The summer has faded away in the rear view and now it’s time to open the season of figure skating with Finlandia Trophy 2011 at the Valtti Areena, Tikkurila. It was a little strange to have both Kiira Korpi and Laura Lepistö absent from the event, but we did have Alisa Mikonsaari, Juulia Turkkila, Minna [...]
Okay, okay, I admit that there is just a teensie weensie hangover this morning, it could possibly have something to do with Finland taking both the gold and the silver but it could also have something to do with the very nice party we had round at my place after the event. The gallon of [...]
Here we are at the Hakametsän Ice Hall in Tampere. It’s the second synchronised figure skating qualifier of the season. The next event will be the World Championships in April.
Goodbye 2010. As far as business goes you were a very kind year. I’ve been lucky enough to have earned a few new prestigious clients, taken pictures of one of my comedy heroes and participated in some awesome events.
It’s the time of year for the Finnish Figure Skating Nationals. This year held in Kupittaa, Turku. From start to finish, the whole experience was admirable. The journey to Turku was peaceful and very fast aboard an intercity VR wagon, the hotel at Tapulitalo was great and the event was a pleasure to shoot. Everything [...]
Here we are at the Barona Areena, Espoo shooting…(tongue twister warning)… ‘Muodostelmaluistelun SM-Noviisien, SM- Junioreiden Ja SM-Senioreiden 1. Valintakilpailut’. In English – The 1st qualifier competition for the novice, junior and senior synchronised skating teams.
Coming up for 2011 the World Synchronised Figure Skating Championships will be held in Helsinki City. My friend and colleague Mila Kajas, had kindly asked me way back in the Spring if I could shoot the promo’s. Preparations began in late May.
