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.

BOOK…12 x KOTI KIRJAN TUNNELMIA

February 9, 2013

Vaikka kuinka yritimme, niin silti jäi paljon kuvia kirjasta ulos. Alla muutamia sellaisia mitä ei näy kirjassa, mutta on kyllä niitäkin, jotka tiensä sinne löysivät.

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Sarp - Siis vielä ihanampia kuvia kuin mitä aavistelin.
Nyt en meinaa malttaa odottaa että saan kirjan käsiini.
vieras - Sinä saat kauneuden esiin kohteesta kuin kohteesta kuvillasi. Tuli mieleen Savolaisen voimauttavan valokuvan menetelmä ja kuinka on alkamassa joku uusi sarja perhesuhteiden parantamiseen henkilökuvien kautta… Sinä Krista saisit/saat ihmiset rakastumaan uudelleen omiin koteihinsa kuvillasi! Itsellä vain kasvaa aina kaipuu muuttoon kun katselee muiden kotien kuvia, oma tuntuu niin rujolta. Tarvis saada uusi näkökulma vanhaan ihastukseen :)
Merja K - Onnea! Kirja on upea :) Selasin Pian kappaleen ja hankin sen ehdottomasti itsellekin.

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Institute of Photography and Communications :: Making of – Spring Update of Finnish Professional Photographers Association - […] I enjoy her visual and beautiful pictures. I think we’ll also hear about her new book “12 x Homes” which is just […]
Sharon - What beautiful photos – congratulations on a lovely book! I hope I can find it on Amazon, I really love the way you take photographs! The interiors you shoot looks pure and white and very clear. Have a lovely weekend. Sharon