Sanna Saastamoinen-Barrois

Sanna Saastamoinen-Barrois is a Finnish photographer and visual artist based in Helsinki. She has been working as a professional photographer since the early 2000s, and her work has been featured in numerous publications, exhibitions, and galleries around the world.

Saastamoinen-Barrois’s photography is characterized by its dreamy, ethereal quality. Her images often feature natural landscapes and everyday scenes that are imbued with a sense of mystery and beauty. She often uses long exposures to capture the subtle nuances of light and color in her photographs.

Saastamoinen-Barrois’s work has been exhibited in galleries across Europe, including the Finnish Museum of Photography in Helsinki, the Photographic Gallery Hippolyte in Helsinki, and the Fotografiska Museum in Stockholm. Her photographs have also been featured in publications such as National Geographic Magazine, The Guardian, The New York Times Magazine, and TIME Magazine.

In addition to her photography career, Saastamoinen-Barrois is also an active member of the Finnish art community. She is a founding member of the Helsinki Photo Festival and serves on the board of directors for Photographic Gallery Hippolyte. She also regularly participates in workshops and lectures on photography throughout Finland.

Saastamoinen-Barrois’s work has earned her numerous awards over the years, including first place at the International Photography Awards (IPA) for Best Nature Photographer (2014), first place at the Sony World Photography Awards (2015), and second place at the Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3) for Nature/Landscape category (2016).

Her work continues to be celebrated around the world for its unique vision and captivating beauty.