I am available for photography assignments and commissions and able to travel as required. To discuss how I can assist you with your next project, contact me directly.
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Bio
I am a Finnish photographer specializing in capturing the subtleties of craftsmanship and the narratives of daily life. I work as a freelance photographer serving clients across Germany and Finland, including a role as a stringer for Helsingin Sanomat, Finland's leading national newspaper. In this capacity, I cover a range of subjects from current events to in-depth interviews focused on Germany.
Beyond still photography, I am skilled in videography and video editing, crafting compelling visual stories through moving images. My photographic journey began with formal education in Finland, followed by a degree in Contemporary Photographic Arts from The University for the Creative Arts in the UK.
My professional experience includes over four years at Zalando as a product photographer and retoucher, followed by a creative stint at Carhartt Work in Progress, deepening my expertise in capturing the essence of modern workwear. More recently, I've spent two years as a food photographer at HelloFresh, perfecting the art of culinary imagery.
Today, my work primarily focuses on the artistry of craftsmen and women, including bespoke tailors, shoemakers, weavers, and other artisans. This dedication to artisanal beauty is also expressed through my co-founding role at Der Feine Herr, an online magazine that celebrates bespoke menswear.
While craft documentation is my specialty, my versatile approach extends to various photographic disciplines. I regularly photograph classical music concerts and cultural events, bringing the same attentive eye to capturing live performances. I welcome diverse projects that benefit from thoughtful visual storytelling.
My photography and stories have been featured in several prestigious publications, including VOGUE (Germany), Helsingin Sanomat, Architectural Digest (Germany), Kodin Kuvalehti, Deko-Lehti, Antiikki & Design, Koti ja Keittiö, BILD, Berliner Zeitung and Journalistilehti.
Throughout my career, I've collaborated with numerous renowned brands, companies, and institutions, enriching my professional journey and broadening my visual repertoire.
List of Clients (2018 - 2025):
Iittala
Longines (The Swatch Group Germany GmbH)
Helsingin Sanomat
Klaus Haapaniemi & Co.
Sparkassen Finanzportal GmbH (S-Communication Services)
Maßschuhmacher Korbinian Ludwig Heß - Schuhe nach Maß
Thomas Mason (UK)
Miettinen Collection
Salon Dahlmann
National Film Board of Canada
SCHNELLE BUNTE BILDER
Stich B.V.
HelloFresh GmbH
Bridgemaker GmbH
Landesmusikrat Berlin
UPM / SANOMA B2B
Eduard Dressler
Kulturscheune.lk
Berlin Brass Festival
Schildts & Söderströms Ab
Konzerthaus Berlin
Ried Berlin
Architekturbüro Lindstedt
Studio 4 Berlin
Journalistilehti
Kodin Kuvalehti
Deko-Lehti (Otavamedia)
Architectural Digest Germany
Finnland-Institut
Embassy of Finland, Berlin
Bernhard Roetzel / Der Feine Herr
Zalando
Zalon
Carhartt Work in Progress
The Gun-Dog Affair
einraum.berlin
Västra Nylands folkhögskola (VNF)
Tchai International
Ladage & Oelke
Ullmann Medien GmbH
Stocubo
Mould2Part
Avalu
Förlaget M Oy Ab
Informations Forlag (DK)
A & A Kulturstiftung
Fokus Media Finland
Everlife GmbH
Nooe eK
Ottolander Medical AS
shoedoc GmbH
Amity Jackets
Concept m
Koti ja Keittiö
Sal. Classics GmbH
Tilassa Oy
The Nose Behind GmbH
The British Shop
Rantalainen Oy
Beat 'n Blow (Band)
TWEED Magazine
Services
Photography / Videography
Art Direction
Photo Retouching / Video Editing