This page collects THE important milestones OF MY CREATIVE JOURNEY
EXHIBITION
Exhibition
Silmänruokaa at PikkuFinlandia

My first exhibition with a selection of my food photographs is to be presented at the prestigious Finlandia Galleria (PikkuFinlandia) in central Helsinki.
OPENING TIME:
28 March - 29 April 2023
Monday-Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 11:00 - 18:00
LOCATION: Karamzininranta 4, 00100 Helsinki
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Exhibition
Silmänruokaa

My first exhibition with a selection of my food photographs on the gallery walls of Liszt Institute in central Helsinki.
OPENING TIMES:
16-30 September 2022, 10:00 - 18:00 Monday-Friday
17-30 November 2022, 10:00 - 18:00 Monday-Friday
1-23 December 2022, 10:00 - 18:00 Monday-Friday
LOCATION: Kaisaniemenkatu 10, 00100 Helsinki
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RECOGNITION

Recognition
Selected for Collection 88

FOODELIA
January 2023
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 87

FOODELIA
January 2023
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 87

FOODELIA
January 2023
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 86

FOODELIA
December 2022
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 86

FOODELIA
December 2022
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 85

FOODELIA
November 2022
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 84

FOODELIA
October 2022
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 83

FOODELIA
September 2022
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Recognition
Platinum Winner 2022

EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
2022
Category: Commercial Photography
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Recognition
Platinum Winner 2022

EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
2022
Category: Commercial Photography
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Recognition
Platinum Winner 2022

EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
2022
Category: Commercial Photography
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Recognition
Gold Winner 2022

EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
2022
Category: Commercial Photography
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Recognition
Gold Winner 2022

EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
2022
Category: Commercial Photography
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Recognition
Gold Winner 2022

EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
2022
Category: Commercial Photography
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Recognition
Gold Winner 2022

EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
2022
Category: Commercial Photography
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 81

FOODELIA
July 2022
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 79

FOODELIA
May 2022
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 79

FOODELIA
May 2022
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 78

FOODELIA
April 2022
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 78

FOODELIA
April 2022
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 77

FOODELIA
March 2022
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 77

FOODELIA
March 2022
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 77

FOODELIA
March 2022
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 76

FOODELIA
February 2022
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 75

FOODELIA
January 2022
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 74

FOODELIA
December 2021
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 73

FOODELIA
November 2021
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 72

FOODELIA
October 2021
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 70

FOODELIA
August 2021
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 68

FOODELIA
June 2021
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 67

FOODELIA
May 2021
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 66

FOODELIA
April 2021
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 65

FOODELIA
March 2021
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 65

FOODELIA
March 2021
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Recognition
Selected for Collection 64

FOODELIA
February 2021
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Recognition
Finalist - Highly Commended

PINK LADY FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR AWARD
2020
Category: Food Bloggers
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Recognition
Winner of #pinkladysnapsfeb19

FOOD PHOTO AWARDS & PINK LADY APPLES UK
February 2019
Judged and selected by the great David Loftus
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Recognition
Challenge Runner-Up

#EATCAPTURESHARE
This image has been selected by Kimberly from The Little Plantation as a Runner-up in her Winter Food Photography Challenge.
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Recognition
One Lovely Blog Award

The Holy Whisk Blog got nominated by: Blogtastic Food
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Recognition
Blogger Recognition Award

The Holy Whisk Blog got nominated by Ana y la Passion Blog
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INTERVIEWS, ARTICLES

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Business Espoo - 6 September 2022
Reka sai Business Espoolta apua yritystoiminnan käynnistämiseen
Learn more8/24

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Pink Lady Food Photographer Of The Year Awards - 7 December 2021
How to Photograph Sweets and Desserts
Read now10/24

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Leighton Buzzard Observer - 30 June 2020
Reka has the recipe for award success
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Peli BioThermal - Summer 2018
Food For Thought
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World Table New Zeeland
Hungary to the UK
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PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Magazine Cover

Kehittyvä Elintarvike
06/2022
5 December 2022
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Publications
Prosecco Jelly Bites

BAKE & DECORATE
December 2022
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Publications
Cinnamon Roll Twists Recipe

BAKE & DECORATE
November 2022
3 / 50
Publications
Spooky Biscotti Recipe

BAKE & DECORATE
October 2022
4 / 50
Publications
Ischler Biscuits Recipe

BAKING HEAVEN
September 2022
5 / 50
Publications
Rhubarb Crumb Cake Recipe

BAKING HEAVEN
August 2022
6 / 50
Publications
Mediterranean Cheese Twists

BAKING HEAVEN
July 2022
7 / 50
Publications
Rosemary Sea Salt Crackers

BAKING HEAVEN
June 2022
8 / 50
Publications
Mediterranean Cheese Twists

BAKING HEAVEN
May 2022
9 / 50
Publications
Carrot Cake Truffles Recipe

BAKING HEAVEN
April 2022
10 / 50
Publications
Salmon & Dill Pie Recipe

BAKING HEAVEN
March 2022
11 / 50
Publications
Pink Eclair Recipe

BAKING HEAVEN
February 2022
12 / 50
Publications
Honey Banana Balls Recipe

BAKING HEAVEN
Janurary 2022
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Publications
Finnish Christmas Star Pastry

Baking Heaven
November 2021
14 / 50
Publications
Spooky Sandwich Cookies

BAKING HEAVEN
October 2021
15 / 50
Publications
Mermaid Cupcake

BAKING HEAVEN
September 2021
16 / 50
Publications
Avocado-Lime Eton Mess

BAKING HEAVEN
August 2021
17 / 50
Publications
Cheesecake Scones

BAKING HEAVEN
July 2021
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Publications
Cheese Scones

BAKING HEAVEN
June 2021
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Publications
Cinnamon & Chocolate Truffles

BAKING HEAVEN
May 2021
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Publications
Cinnamon-Cardamom Cake

BAKING HEAVEN
April 2021
(Unfortunate cropping of the original photo and composition)
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Publications
Easter Egg Pastry

BAKING HEAVEN
March 2021
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Publications
Apple Rose Pastries

BAKING HEAVEN
February 2021
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Publications
Golden Walnut Dumplings

Baking Heaven
January 2021
(Unfortunate cropping of the original photo and composition)
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Publications
Mulled Wine Strudel

BAKING HEAVEN
Winter 2021
25 / 50
Publications
Cover photo - Meringue Crush

BOUILLON!
Winter 2020
Cover photo: Meringue Crush
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Publications
Poppy Seed Apple &Vanilla Trifle

BAKING HEAVEN
December 2020
27 / 50
Publications
Gingerbread Mousse

BAKING HEAVEN
November 2020
28 / 50
Publications
Chocolate-Orange Brownies

BAKING HEAVEN
October 2020
29 / 50
Publications
Victoria Sponge Cupcakes

BAKING HEAVEN
September 2020
30 / 50
Publications
Lemon Curd Cheesecake Pops

BAKING HEAVEN
July-August 2020
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Publications
Cinnamon Bun Cake

BAKING HEAVEN
May 2020
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Publications
Hot Cross Bun Cookies

BAKING HEAVEN
April 2020
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Publications
Whoopie Pie

Baking Heaven
March 2020
Whoopie Pie with Coffee Marshmallow Filling
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Publications
Raspberry Cheesecake Cream Horns

BAKING HEAVEN
February 2020
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Publications
Bakewell Tart Biscuits

BAKING HEAVEN
January 2020
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Publications
Carrot Cake Yule log

BAKING HEAVEN
December 2019
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Publications
Black Forest Skillet Brownie

BAKING HEAVEN
November 2019
38 / 50
Publications
Pumpkin Spice Blondies

BAKING HEAVEN
October 2019
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Publications
Sticky Toffee Pudding Cheesecake

BAKING HEAVEN
September 2019
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Publications
Battenberg Cake In A Jar

BAKING HEAVEN
August 2019
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Publications
Chocolate Orange Mini Cakes

BAKING HEAVEN
July 2019
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Publications
Cocoa-blueberry Swiss roll

BAKING HEAVEN
May 2019
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Publications
Valentine's Day Linzer Biscuits

BAKING HEAVEN
February-March 2019
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Publications
Prosecco tartlets

BAKING HEAVEN
December 2018 - January 2019
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Publications
Spicy plum galette

BAKING HEAVEN
October-November 2018
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Publications
Sicilian Cannoli

BAKING HEAVEN
August-September 2018
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Publications
Tiramisu cupcake SicilianCannoli

BAKING HEAVEN
August-September 2018
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Publications
Million shades of life

THE SUPPER CLUB
'Sow' issue
9 April 2018
Article: Million shades of life - Spring Pea Veloutè
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Publications
Gluten-free Ischler biscuits

THE CHRONICLE HERALD
Gluten-free Ischler biscuits created by Sasha according to my recipe
Published without credit
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MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
These are examples of how my clients use the visual content I produced. These pictures were provided by clients or have been captured at events, public places & other platforms.
MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
Kockums Jernverk's Expo Wall

Kockums Jernverk's Stand
5 x 2.5 m Wall Print
Ambiente Expo - Hall 8.0 - G16
Frankfurt, Germany
3-7 February 2023
The image has been taken on-site by the client & processed by me.
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MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
Aitoo Penttilän Tila Blog

Blog post: Äänestä Pentiilän Tilaa Vuoden Lähiruokateoksi 2023
https://penttilantila.fi/blogi/aanesta-penttilan-tilaa-vuoden-lahiruokateoksi-2023
Photo: Header image with Pikkurieska
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MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
Sagalaga Design Products

Visit Finland
https://www.visitfinland.com/en/product/567caa7f-bb37-4a9a-a28f-f7c53d979d3f/sagalaga-design/
Photo: Pink pastries & Sagalaga Design products
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MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
Kockums Jernverk Product Feature
Tidningen Hembakat Magazine
Photo: Baking Steel With Bread
Feature of the photograph I created for Kockums Jernverk (1/4 page, bottom right )
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MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
Hugon Savusauna

Visit Finland - LinkedIn Post
2023.01.02.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/visit-finland_matkailu-visitfinland-activity-7015589755094482944-hFmj/?originalSubdomain=fi
Photo: Savusauna - from the collection I created on-location for the client
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MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
Tokumaru Tripla's Feature

MALL OF TRIPLA
X-MAS Magazine - Print
November 2022
Tokumaru feature - X-MAS magazine (print)
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MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
Tokumaru Tripla's Feature

MALL OF TRIPLA
X-MAS Magazine - Online
November 2022
Tokumaru feature - X-MAS magazine (online)
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MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
Kockums Jernverk Product Feature

HUS & HEM - Mat & Dryck
October 2022
Article: Mat & Dryck
Photo: Clams & steam
Feature of the photograph I created for Kockums Jernverk (full page)
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MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
Kockums Jernverk Product Feature

HUS & HEM - Gott & Smakfullt
October 2022
Article: Gott & Smakfullt
Photo: Baking steel & focaccia prep
Feature of the photograph I created for Kockums Jernverk (bottom left corner)
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MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
Suomen Merenkulku - Mökit

Suomen Merenkulku
October 2022
Article: Liiton mökit jäsenille
Photo edits: Mökki fronts
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MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
Hugon Savusauna

ILTA SANOMAT
6 August 2022
Article:
Maaginen savusauna, jonka läpi virtaa puro ja 7 muuta erikoista ja upeaa saunaa ympäri Suomen
https://www.is.fi/matkat/art-2000008978807.html
Photo: Hugon savusauna
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MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
Suomen Laivanpäälystöliitto

SUOMEN LAIVANPÄÄLYSTÖLIITTO
July 2022
Cover photo: Viking Line & Silja Line ships
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MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
Green Planet Astronauts ExpoWall

Green Planet Astronauts' Stand
Lapsimessut - 6E31
Helsinki, Finland
22 - 24 April 2022
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MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
Yrttihertta Product Feature

MAKU-LEHTI
March 2022
Article:
Vauhita Välipaloista
Photo: Yrttihertta product
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MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
Tokumaru Restaurant Banner

Tokumaru
Mall Of Tripla
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MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
Suomen Merenkulku

SUOMEN MERENKULKU
October 2021
Photo: Silja Line & Viking Line Ships
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MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
HDCO Whiskey Cellar

ILTA SANOMAT
26 October 2021
Article:
Helsinkiläinen tislaamo avaa 100 000 litran varaston salat yleisölle – ensimmäinen maininta rakennuksesta on 1860-luvulta
https://www.is.fi/ruokala/ajankohtaista/art-2000008359643.html
Photo: HDCO Whiskey cellar
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MY WORK IN REAL LIFE
Crunch Brunch Feature

IDEAL HELSINKI
31 May 2021
Article:
Crunch Brunch -herkkuplatterit – ylellisen kaunista herkuttelua
https://idealhelsinki.com/ruoka/2022/ylellisen-kaunista-herkuttelua-crunch-brunch-herkkuplatterit/
Photo: Portrait of Tanja Dragomér
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TESTED BY YOU
Blogtastic Food
Rodica Godlewski
Profiteroles , Semla buns
Lively Bakery
Torta della Nonna preparation, first slice , Ischler - publication
Tristan Cuisine
Of Earth and Ink
Galette with walnut frangipane little hands, happy husband
Janice Issitt
Galette with walnut frangipane