Journal

Field Notes, Tutorials, and Case Studies

A growing archive of real-world photography notes, editing breakdowns, and behind the scenes articles from the field.

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Night Photography Master Class eBook
Behind The Scenes 3 min read

Night Photography Master Class eBook

I'm just starting to work on a Night Photography Master class eBook. It will be available this summer, if nothing unexpected happens. The eBook will contain specific details on how to create similar work as in my Edge series and also containing files to practice the post-processing. Enjoy

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How To Use Graduated Filters & Radial Filters in Lightroom 5
Video 3 min read

How To Use Graduated Filters & Radial Filters in Lightroom 5

I made a short video tutorial on how to use Graduated Filters and Radial Filter to balance pictures and add colors. Hope you like it. Sorry that I sound bit weird, but I have the flu.:) Things I'll go through in the tutorial. Balancing photo with Graduated Filter Adding color with

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Reflected
Behind the Photography 3 min read

Reflected

A view reflected from a water puddle. Photographed just few days ago. Somehow I was drawn to capture this hot air balloon from different perspective, I saw it more dreamy this way. Equipment: Nikon D800, Nikon 16 - 35 mm f/4.0 VR Post-processing: Lightroom 5.4: Contrast, Vignetting an

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Highway
Behind the Photography 3 min read

Highway

I went out for a shoot last week and as it was predicted, the sky was clear. After a long drive and couple of photos I started to pack my gear and head back to home. After glancing from my rear view mirror I saw this spot where the sky and the road merged. I stopped my car and put my camera on my t

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Print Shop and FAQ
Features 3 min read

Print Shop and FAQ

I'm thrilled to release my print shop and a section of the most frequently asked questions. From the shop, you can order limited edition prints of my recent photographs and my most popular work. If you have any questions or print suggestions you ca

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Blue
Behind the Photography 3 min read

Blue

Cold simplicity at the coast of Finland. This seascape image was taken last month, when we still had some snow and cold weather. It seems like Winter has gone quickly this year and we have early spring already. I hope you enjoy this view, I most certainly did. Equipment Nikon D800, Niko

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Exhibition at Kuva & Kamera Expo
Exhibition 3 min read

Exhibition at Kuva & Kamera Expo

If you missed my exhibition Edge in Järvenpää-talo. Don't worry, you can see it at the Messukeskus, Helsinki on 7th to 9th of March. More info about the event: http://www.kuvamessut.com/ohjelma-paikka/ohjelmatila-x/ (Finnish)

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Night Walk
Behind the Photography 3 min read

Night Walk

So the snow has already melted and the evenings are dark and mysterious. Here is a shot I took about two weeks ago. Equipment Nikon D800, Sigma 50 mm f/1.4 ISO 1600, f/1.4, 1/80 sec. Used one of my atmosphere presets (Dark Blue) as a base edit for the image.

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Print Giveaway Winner XII
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Print Giveaway Winner XII

This was my twelfth Print Giveaway, and now is the time to reveal the winner. Drum rolls... Sofie Løve Forsberg She will be getting a limited edition, 50 cm print of one of my photos printed with high quality Hahnemühle PhotoRag paper. Thanks to everyone who participated. Cong

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Frozen Moment
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Frozen Moment

A shot on a the same evening as some of my work from Edge II, check rest of these here. Equipment Nikon D800, Nikon 16 - 35 mm f/4.0 VR and Sirui Tripod R-4203L & Sirui Ball Head K-40X ISO 100, 18 mm, f/8.0, 30 sec.

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