Few words about myself

During my 42 years of existence, I’ve always been into visual arts. I first picked up a camera in my teens, during the late 1990’s even though it took many years until I became rather serious about it.

I have a background in illustration, drawing and painting and I’ve been working as a professional graphic designer for 20 years. I love everything visual, artistic and creative, but photography is my biggest passion.

I’m not into gimmicks. I love straight photography, whether it’s portraiture or street photography. I want it to be real, not staged or forced. I want my photographs to capture the essence and the very being of the subject, whether it’s a passing moment, emotion or a glimpse of someone’s soul.

In addition to photography, I’m interested in writing and literature. I love to write about art theory, photography and visual creativity. I also find non-fiction, essays and short stories very compelling and fun.

I was born and raised in Helsinki, Finland and currently living in the neighbouring town of Sipoo.

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Email ➡️ pekka@pekkakeskinen.com