I'm an Estonian born photographer living in Helsinki, Finland.

I bought my first SLR camera in 1994 after graduating high school. I started with shooting film and I was so excited. At this time, I mostly photographed for fun; mainly summer holidays, nature and flowers. My father is an amateur photographer and I had the opportunity to spend time with him in a darkroom. I think it was the spark that ignited my passion. I started studying photography in 2002 at VVI (Visuaaliviestinnän Instituutti) in Tampere, Finland.

I really liked my photography teacher and I think he is the best teacher I have ever had. At the same time I began to work as a freelance photographer. I visited many advertising agencies with my portfolio. It was the time before social media, you had to meet people face to face and show your work.

I’m totally in love with lifestyle, portraiture and interior photography. I'm sure that my eye for interior photography developed after I started to work closely with interior journalist and stylist Jonna Kivilahti. We have been and are still shooting homes for Finnish magazines and commercial shoots for different companies. After many great projects and a steady success here in Finland, I am happy to see the growing interest towards my photography in other countries. I am very thankful for that! My experience in lifestyle photography has also lead me to publish six books.

My signature style is feminine, deliberate, composed & feels quiet.

I am happily married with three children and I am always inspired by the sea, sand and stones. I am also a big fan of cherry blossoms, paintings, poetry, autumn rain and flying kites on a windy day. I enjoy meeting new and interesting people, learning from the different experiences of life they bring.

My life’s most important milestones… my children! They “teach” me every day how to become a better person and am incredibly thankful to know them.

Photographer John Saxton once said: “I think a good photograph reveals not only what is in front of camera -the subject; but also what is behind the camera - the photographer.” I try to remember that when I’m holding a camera.

DESTINATIONS…BEAUTIFUL MOSCOW

June 24, 2014

Moskovassa koettiin iloa ja riemua. Olimme Jannen kanssa katsomassa esikoisemme MM-kisoja toukokuun lopussa. Olarin Voimistelijat järjesti vanhemmille bussikiertueen kaupungilla ja melkein loppu ajasta istuttiinkin jännittämässä kisakatsomossa. Moskova yllätti komeudellaan, ihmiset olivat avuliaita ja yhtenä iltana kun kävelimme kohti ilta-aurinkoa hotellille, ajattelin, ei tämä hassumpi kaupunki olisi viettää viikonloppulomaa. Kuvat kuvattu Kodak Portra 400 filmille.
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Moscow gave free rein to our emotions – joy and elation, tension, and even tranquility. Janne and I traveled there at the end of May to watch our eldest compete in the World Championships. The Olari Gymnastics Club (Olarin Voimistelijat) organized a bus tour for parents to see the city. I still remember those tense moments as we watched the competition from the grandstands. We were pleasantly surprised on our visit to Moscow – its beauty and grandeur, not to mention, its kind and helpful citizens. One evening, as we strolled back to our hotel with the setting sun shining on our faces, I thought I could easily come back here to spend a weekend some time. The photos were taken with Kodak Portra 400 film. 06-moscow-moskova-russia-capital-photo-krista-keltanen-01

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tuikku - Sinä se saat kaiken näyttämään hurmaavalta. Taito hyppysissä ja silmää kauneudelle.
jaana - Oi ihana, entinen kotikaupunkini (olen asunut siellä yhteensä noin viisi ja puoli vuotta) kauniissa kuvissasi. Moskova on erittäin mielenkiintoinen kaupunki, jossa kyllä saa ajan kulumaan mitä erilaisimmissa aktiviteeteissa. Tulipa ikävä Moskovaan!
Krista - Tuikku- <3

Jaana – Aivan varmasti. Ehdimme olla vaan ihan muutaman päivän ja niin paljon jäi näkemättä. Silti Punaisella torilla kävimme kahteen kertaan =)
Maikku - Vasta “löysin” sun blogin. Ihana, aivan ihana. Upeita kuvia reissustamme.