I spent several months shooting behind-the-scenes during rehearsals for the world premier of “In Paris”, a play starring dance legend Mikhail Baryshnikov.

Published: Various international and Finnish magazines including The Financial Times, Le Figaro, Hufvudstadsbladet and Helsingin Sanomat

Exhibited: Korjaamo Culture Factory, Love&Money series at Hasan&Partners

My cooperation with Finnish Lingerie designer Tyra Therman begin in 2012. In photos I wanted to unite glamorous pin-up with a modern utilitarian style.

Lingerie: Tyra Therman, Hair & Make-up: Satu Huikko, Model: Anna Gorojankina (Fondi Models) Model:Laura Pekkarinen

REVS is a newly launched fashion/art magazine published by SECT ET SEPT. My photo series Collision, aimed to capture the precise moment just before a fight begins.

Styling: Achilles, Hair & Make-up: Pentti Syrjälä, Model: Henna Tolvanen (Brand Model Management) & Siiri Selin (Paparazzi)

Location: Hotel Seurahuone, Helsinki

Published: REVS Magazine, Issue #1: Revolutions

This editorial for young New York based designer iEnday, was inspired by graffiti streets of Bushwick and spring sun.

Wardrobe: Ienday Snipes, Hair & Make-up: Patrcia Cameron, Model: Marsha Larose

Location: Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City

I worked closely with Finnish fashion designer Mert Otsamo to accurately express the unique style of his first independent collection.

Styling: Mert Otsamo, Hair & Make-up: Tom Wennerstrand, Model: Hiu Lume (Paparazzi)

Location:The legendary grand old villa Linnunlaulu in Helsinki – which is currently also home to an inspiring flea market.

My portrait and still life series about the Italian poet Petrarch and his enduring love for the unattainable Laura.

Styling: Maria Baranova, Model: Olga Minina

Location: Sepia Photography&Design Studio

In Russian “Vera” means “Faith”. This artistic portrait series was a collaborative project with contemporary dancer and teacher Vera Lapitskaya. We explored a range of issues – from sexism, to the role and value of artists in a largely utilitarian world.

Styling: Maria Baranova, Model: Vera Lapitskaya

Location: Utilitarian storage space, Helsinki

Exhibited: Art Break Hotel, Helsinki Design Week

I documented a number of rehearsals for Grand Parade, a play that juxtaposes the history of 20th century US/ Russian relations with the haunting Russian fairy tale, The Firebird, for which Marc Chagall designed Stravinsky’s famous ballet in 1945.

Location: The Double Edge Theatre rehearsal place at “The Farm”, Ashfield, MA, USA