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.
Perjantaina Sellon kukkakaupasta tarttui mukaan kolme kimppua leinikkeja. Niillä tuli leikitty…ja hedarikin meni vaihtoon….keväisemmäksi.
Helen - Just discovered your lovely blog. I adore the softness and colour in these images. Have added you to my favourites. xx
Tiina Maria - Suloisuutta!
Piritta - Aivan ihania kuvia!! Nuo synttärikuvat ovat parhaat :)
Ihanat pallot katossa, herkulliset tarjoilut ja kaunis synttärisankari(tar)!!
Margith - I have just found your blog, just lovely :-)
Captivated by image - Just found out about your blog via Helen (see comment above) and wanted to say your photography is absolutely gorgeous! I enjoy looking at them very much, you have great talent.
Marjut - Voi Krista ! Nyt multa lähtee järki. Voi kuinka uskomattoman ihanat sivut & kuvat sinulla on. Sait taatusti yhden uuden fanin !!!
Samantha - I have just found the beautiful images from Helen and just like her I have added you to me favourites. Love Love the images, fun and life in your images.
Noomi - Täällä ilmoittautuu myöskin uusi fanisi! :) Mua olisi kiinnostanut tietää millaisella kalustolla kuvaat, ja oletko opiskellut jossakin? Itse olen tekemässä täyskäännöstä uralla, kohti sitä mitä alunperinkinn olisin halunnut opiskella: valokuvausta. Sun sivut jotenkin vahvisti oloa että nyt on suunta oikea. Nöyrin kiitokseni!
PieniLintu - Suloisen herkkiä kuvia – header myös!
Sarah Gardner - These are so delightfully beautiful. Just found your work and I’m very impressed, adore your style and blog. Sarah
gabriela koopmans - super nice!! love the last one! I wish I could shoot something like this!
Krista - Thank you all, for your kind comments =) xoxo -krista
Krista - Noomi – Ihana lukea! Eniten tällä hetkellä käytän Canon 5DmarkII:stani ja Carl Zeissin 50mm f1.4 lasia….olen käynyt mooonta ihanaa vuotta Tampereen VVIllä, jossa aikoinani valokuvausguru Matti J. Kaleva meille valokuvausta opettii. Tsemmpiä! :)