Born: Tampere, Finland, in 1952

28.04.1978 Helsinki Technical School, measuring and regulating techniques 3 years.

16.05.2002 Adulta Radio and Television Institute, Tuusula, visual and graphics design, 1 year.

Member of The Photographic Society of Finland, 1980-1986, 1989-1996, 1999-continues.

Member of The Helsinki Photographic Society since 2000.

Member of The Vihti Photographic Society, 1999-2005.

Member of The Leppävirta Photographic Society, 1996-1999. (President 1997-1997 and vice president 1998).

Accepted photographer in The Photo Agency Kuvaliiteri since 1992.

Member of art society "Leppävirran kuvastajat", 1992-1995.

Member of The Varkaus Photographic Society, 1990-1996

Member of Victor Barsokevitch Photographic Society, 1990-1999.

Member of The Auckland Photographic Society, New Zealand, 1987-1988

Member of The Photographic Society of New Zealand, 1987-1988.

Accepted photographer in The Finnish Nature Photo Archives, 1983-2006.

Member of Finnish Nature Photographers Society since 1983.

Member of The Kuopio Photographic Society, 1980-1986 and 1989.

Success in different photographic competitions since 1983.

Silver medal of The Association of Finnish Camera Clubs for the work for Finnish camera clubs.

Grant from The Central Association of Finnish Photographic Organizations (FINNFOTO) for photographic exhibition.

Grant from the Ministry of Education for illustration of the " It happens in Uncle Henry’s Zoo" book.

Grant from the Ministry of Education for illustration of the "Uncle Henry’s Zoo" book.

Grant from the Art Board of Kuopio County for photographic exhibition together with Heli Ilaskari.

Grant from the Leppävirta City culture board for slide show.

Grant from the Art Board of Kuopio County for photographic exhibition for children.

Grant from the Leppävirta City culture board for the photographic exhibition "Meadow".

Individual photographs in domestic and international exhibitions since 1983

Uncle Henry’s Zoo"(new combination), Västanfjärd Public Library and Nature Park Centre "Sinisimpukka", Dragsfjärd.

"Natura Naturans", Västanfjärd Public Library

"Natura Naturans", Olkkala Mansion, Vihti

"Natura Naturans", Nummela public library, Vihti

"Uncle Henry’s Zoo"(new combination), Nummela Public Library, Vihti

Nature Photography Exhibition, Kamppi Service Centre, Helsinki

"Natura Sapiens", Gallery of Nature Photo Archives, Helsinki

"Natura Sapiens" joint exhibition with Heli Ilaskari, Multipurpose House in Heinävesi and Nummela Public Library, Vihti

Nature Photo Exhibition, Kuopio, Pikkupietari market alley

"Natura Sapiens"; joint exhibition with Heli Ilaskari, Varkaus Public Library and Farm Museum Riuttala, Karttula

"Natura Sapiens", part II, Leppävirta Public Library

Nature Photography Exhibition, Kamppi Service Centre, Helsinki

Set of three photos: Oriental I -III, Regional Exhibition of Photographic Art of Kuopio County, Suonenjoki Public Library

Set of three photos: Oriental I -III, Regional Exhibition of Photographic Art of Kuopio County, VB-Photographic Centre, Kuopio

Nature Photo Exhibition, Leppävirta Public Library

Photographic Exhibition, Leppävirta Public Library

"Meadow", sales exhibition, Cafe Wienna/Tessa, Leppävirta

"Uncle Henry’s Zoo", Vehmersalmi Public Library and Suonenjoki Public Library

"Meadow", sales exhibition, Cafe Wienna/Tessa, Leppävirta

"Uncle Henry’s Zoo", Leppävirta Public Library, Cellar Gallery, Rantasalmi, the School of Ranta-Kosula, Tuusniemi and Tuusniemi Public Library

"Meadow", sales exhibition, Cafe Wienna/Tessa, Leppävirta

"Meadow", Varkaus Art Museum and Sylvia-Home

"Meadow II", Leppävirta public library

"Meadow", Gellari Galleria, Iisalmi

"Meadow I", Leppävirta public library

"The Red Heart of Australia", Leppävirta Public Library

"Kaakana, pictures from far away", Leppävirta Public Library

Illustration of Heli Ilaskari’s "Small meditation book", published by Tammi

Illustration of storybook "Happens in Uncle Henry’s Zoo" published by BTJ- Library

Illustration of storybook "Uncle Henry’s Zoo" published by BTJ- Library Service