ResumeBorn: Tampere, Finland, in 1952 Education28.04.1978 Helsinki Technical School, measuring and regulating techniques 3 years. 16.05.2002 Adulta Radio and Television Institute, Tuusula, visual and graphics design, 1 year. MembershipsMember 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. Grants, Honors and AwardsSuccess in different photographic competitions since 1983. 2005Silver medal of The Association of Finnish Camera Clubs for the work for Finnish camera clubs. 2002Grant from The Central Association of Finnish Photographic Organizations (FINNFOTO) for photographic exhibition. 2001Grant from the Ministry of Education for illustration of the " It happens in Uncle Henry’s Zoo" book. 1998Grant from the Ministry of Education for illustration of the "Uncle Henry’s Zoo" book. 1997Grant from the Art Board of Kuopio County for photographic exhibition together with Heli Ilaskari. 1994Grant from the Leppävirta City culture board for slide show. 1992Grant from the Art Board of Kuopio County for photographic exhibition for children. 1991Grant from the Leppävirta City culture board for the photographic exhibition "Meadow". ExhibitionsIndividual photographs in domestic and international exhibitions since 1983 2007Uncle Henry’s Zoo"(new combination), Västanfjärd Public Library and Nature Park Centre "Sinisimpukka", Dragsfjärd. "Natura Naturans", Västanfjärd Public Library 2004"Natura Naturans", Olkkala Mansion, Vihti 2003"Natura Naturans", Nummela public library, Vihti 2001"Uncle Henry’s Zoo"(new combination), Nummela Public Library, Vihti Nature Photography Exhibition, Kamppi Service Centre, Helsinki 2000"Natura Sapiens", Gallery of Nature Photo Archives, Helsinki 1999"Natura Sapiens" joint exhibition with Heli Ilaskari, Multipurpose House in Heinävesi and Nummela Public Library, Vihti 1998Nature 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 1997Nature Photography Exhibition, Kamppi Service Centre, Helsinki Set of three photos: Oriental I -III, Regional Exhibition of Photographic Art of Kuopio County, Suonenjoki Public Library 1996Set 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 1995"Meadow", sales exhibition, Cafe Wienna/Tessa, Leppävirta 1994"Uncle Henry’s Zoo", Vehmersalmi Public Library and Suonenjoki Public Library "Meadow", sales exhibition, Cafe Wienna/Tessa, Leppävirta 1993"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 1992"Meadow", Varkaus Art Museum and Sylvia-Home "Meadow II", Leppävirta public library 1991"Meadow", Gellari Galleria, Iisalmi "Meadow I", Leppävirta public library "The Red Heart of Australia", Leppävirta Public Library 1990"Kaakana, pictures from far away", Leppävirta Public Library Book illustrations2006Illustration of Heli Ilaskari’s "Small meditation book", published by Tammi 2001Illustration of storybook "Happens in Uncle Henry’s Zoo" published by BTJ- Library 1998Illustration of storybook "Uncle Henry’s Zoo" published by BTJ- Library Service |