The moment stayed in both of us

To Laura Elo, photography means love of life: Seeing beauty in small moments, in people, situations and encounters all around the world.

“In photography I'm most interested in people and their unique environment, both in nature and in an urban environment. I live passionately in the moment. You can see the connection I have with the people I photograph. People let me close to them, and I give them a part of me.”

“I'm interested in stories and emotions. I want to see beauty in everybody and everything; it keeps me alive. It's my foundation and gives me energy. I look at people and think about which angle brings out their beauty and what makes them special. I believe that it's possible to take a beautiful photo of anybody. Sometimes a photo can even help people see themselves with new eyes. To see what's hidden inside, preserved and waiting to emerge and be seen.”

Laura Elo chooses her locations based on visual harmonies and conflicts. She retouches her photos as little as possible, studies colors and aims at authenticity.

“Colors and shapes mean a lot to me. Clean lines and shapes please my eyes.”

Recycle the good things

Laura Elo uses old frames for her photographs, combining history with the future. Stories are mixed and good things are recycled. But if you wish, you may also order the photos with classic black frames.

 


 

LAURA ELO

  • Born in 1973 in Finland.
  • Has lived in Australia, Spain, Sweden, the UK and the US.
  • Has also worked and traveled extensively in Asia, South America, Africa and Europe.
  • Interdisciplinary studies in both art and business.
    • Bachelor of Business Administration (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, Business School, Yrittäjien ammattikorkeakoulu, Finland. Majored in: marketing and globalization)
    • The School of Management, University of Bath, UK
    • Photography: New York Film Academy, US
    • Spatial Design: New York School of Interior Design, US
  • 15-year career as a director of development at Marimekko, an esteemed Finnish textiles and fashion brand
  • Over 10 years of experience in spatial and interior design and managing large renovation projects
  • Own company: See and Feel Spatial Design Oy