London-based but born in a small town in Finland, I work professionally as a photographer and independent documentary director. I graduated from Swansea Metropolitan University with a degree in Photography in the Arts in 2011. I have partaken in prestigious workshops, including the Atelier Du Visu Workshop with Antoine D’Agata and ISSP Masterclass with Aaron Schuman, and I have given lectures at Swansea College of Art. My photos are included in the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection, and my work has been exhibited internationally.
I regularly work with a range of national and international clients such as The Guardian, The Telegraph, Der Spiegel, Die Zeit, Adidas, Red bull etc.
At the centre of my photography practice is the desire to capture real human stories, and I often find myself working with people who are not used to being in front of the camera. As a whole, my projects explore the oft-repeated but rarely scrutinised idea of why a camera can enable easy access to people's lives, and what, then, is the responsibility of a photographer in representing others.
Projects
- The Art Of MarsEvery week, women come together at The Fighting Arts Academy in East London to reclaim a sport that has long been a stronghold for men. ''The Arts of Mars'' is a visually stunning, short documentary that focuses on the Academy's female fighters and how they have found confidence and an empowering community through Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA. London-based director Ossi Piispanen joined the Academy's intense training sessions to portray how its growing members are creating diverse, inclusive space
Projects credited in
- Introducing Mantra Music - The DocumentaryIntroducing Mantra Music - The world’s first record label exclusively for care experienced artists. Mantra Music CIC is the world’s first record label exclusively for care-experienced artists founded by successful care-experienced artist Ric Flo. Ric Flo who was formerly one third of UK Rap Collective Jungle Brown is the founder of the record label. He has supported the likes of De La Soul, The Pharcyde and Big Daddy Kane. And performed at prestigious festivals such as Glastonbury, BoomTown a
Skills
- Fashion
- Advertising
- Film
- Marketing PR
- Art Direction
- Documentary
- Photoshop
- Editorial Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Commercial Advertising Photography
- Stories
- Visual Branding
- Video Director
- Sport
- Sport Marketing