Mastesclass - Results of enthusiasm and cooperation
At the beginning of September our Masterclass gathered in Porvoo for a workshop. When I'm watching the results of the workshop, I can only think of one thing: the power of enthusiasm and cooperation.
I was amazed of the way of working during the workshop. I think you can see it too when you look at the results. What could be more improving way of collegiality than gather together, assist one another, learn from each other and do it together. I think it's beyond than just professional progress. I think it's passion.Read more
This time in Photokina – about everything else
Photos were the highlights in Photokina once again. Even though I had seen some of the pictures earlier, they were fascinating again. In Photokina Hall 1 was this year Leica Hall of Fame and it was full of photo exhibitions and many interesting presentations.
Leica Hall of Fame
My personal favourite was Elliott Erwitt. I've seen his pictures first time in Kuopio VB-Centre in 2001. I've been fascinated his way of seeing surroundings and capture the moments. His pictures are funny, clever, universal and simple. I could go on the list further more.. you just have to see for example his book: "Elliott Erwitt: Snaps", so you understand what I mean. Those pictures are the results of continuous observation of human nature and behavior. One of the the most interesting and rewarding way of doing pictures.
Introduction in Elliott Erwitt's Exhibition.
This Time in Photokina - About Light
Two years ago I thought I'm not going to visit Photokina -then one week before the fair I changed my mind and went. And enjoyed my time there. This time I didn't do same mistake. Köln is a great city and I always find something new from there. You just have to to visit "Belgian Quarter" -what a low key, bohemian atmosphere. I really liked the restaurants, cafés and boutiques there. But back to Photokina... what did I find...Read more
Finally ready -Translation of Lighting Photos
I've been holding for sometime a paperback of the book I translated into Finnish. The book is called "Lighting Photos" and it's written by Fil Hunter and Robin Reid. Such a long time the book was only InDesign files and occasional phone calls and emails between me and the publisher. Finally the book is in my hands and it feels great! I got such a great help from Armo and Kari, who explained me some technical terms. Thanks for Matti from Docendo too –who guided me through the process.Read more
There's no tulips in Amsterdam
When I visited first time in Netherlands at the 90's my local friend told me not shoot any pictures of tulips or wooden shoes. She forgot to mention bikes. Last weekend in Amsterdam.
People in interiors
I had a course in Oulu which was organized by Studio Kuutio. We had a great possibility to have the course in one of the most historical buildings: an old provincial goverment building.
Demonstration in a Green Hall. Working with available light and flash.
How you keep on meeting same people again and again -and always learn something new
I met Davide Cerati and his family first time in Bourbon-Lancy 2006. We both had participated Ete des Portraits, which is Portrait Photography competition organized by the city of Bourbon-Lancy and the "father" of the whole idea Gérald Cimetière. Davide won the competition.
Last time we met in Lyon a year ago and I had a possibility to make an interview of Davide and hear his thoughts of photography. I admire Davide's enthusiasm and his creativity.
Article about him was published in Kamera-lehti last autumn. Unfortunately it's in Finnish, but you can still check it here.
New Year's Day, Helsinki 7.30-10.30 A.M.
Waking up at 3.00 a.m at Tampere, driving to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and heading to the centre of Helsinki. Walking around the city –just enjoying taking pictures. After an hour it got so could that I had to head back to the railway station to get some Christmas coffee with whipped cream and butterscotch topping (delicious!) and to get my toes warm again. Then back to the city –just to get to see the sunrise. What a way to begin the new year. Don't ask me why I did it because I don't know. It just felt like a good idea. Now I'm already at Kuopio.
Happy New Year 2012!
