“In addition to marine nature and archipelago culture, I am interested in rougher subjects and the interface between humans and nature.”
Photo: Emilia Nordström
Elina Nuortie:
Great that you stopped by my picture shop!
Browse through the photo themes and pick the ones you like. You’ll notice that life by the sea is a recurring theme in my work. The gallery features photos from Finland and around the world. You can order them as prints or as framed art. Check out the products! You’re sure to find something perfect for your needs: a painting for your home, office, or cottage; a gift for a newlywed couple, a housewarming party, a birthday celebrant, or just a good friend!
In addition to photography, I work as a graphic designer and writer. Among other things, I design layouts for books and calendars.
I have created images through drawing, painting, and printmaking. I was already exposing film as a elementary school student using a camera-like device I built myself, and the SLR camera became my standard tool in the 1990s. I have also been passionately compiling photo albums and scrapbooks since I was a child. I have honed my skills at an art high school, the Free Art School, courses at the University of Art and Design and the Adult Education Center, as well as through professional qualifications in image processing and web design.
For example, I have:
been involved in dozens of book projects as a writer, photographer, photo editor, and/or graphic designer, and published five books of my own
designed numerous product images, sales packaging, and other marketing materials for Finnish companies
been a member of the team behind the Finnish Association for Nature Conservation's classic product, the Nature Calendar, for over 20 years
sold photos and articles to numerous print and digital publications, as well as prints for private and public spaces
curated photography exhibitions, recycled four exhibitions of my own, and participated in several joint exhibitions
have served on the judging panels for the Nature Photo of the Year and Fotofinlandia competitions, among others.
Check out the amazing projects I have been involved in
Below are photos of books and other printed materials that I have published and/or designed.
The authors and artists include Paavo Hamunen, Hannu Hautala, Mika Honkalinna, Juha Höykinpuro (Syväranta), Markku Jokinen, Anneli Jussila, Asko Kaikusalo, Juha K. Kairikko, Andrea Kollmann, Jaana Kotamäki, Seppo Kujanen, Antti Leinonen, Elli Leskelä, Jarmo Pitkänen, Petri Porkola, Tapani Räsänen, Jaakko Ruola, Leo Skogström, Matti Torkkomäki, Anu Valve and Heikki Willamo.
Some feedback on my work
Berghamn – Pilot community on the edge of Kihti, publisher's message:
"The book has received high praise for both its content and craftsmanship."
Metsäpäivät self-publisher Mika Honkalinna's dedication:
"Many thanks for your flexible cooperation and for steering the ship."
Reader feedback on the company history book, Delipap 40 Years, for which I was responsible for the text, photographs, and layout:
“The book was so captivating that I read it in one sitting until three in the morning.”
and “Your book is beautifully done!!!”, Anu Pentik
Jaana kotamäki, author of Luonnon Siveltimellä (Brushstrokes by Nature):
"It feels great when you get a strong sense of being on the same wavelength."
Thoughts from Jarmo Pitkänen, author of Tundran Makuja ja Muotoja (Flavors and Shapes of Tundra):
"Right from our first meeting, we had an idea of how to proceed with the project... I am really pleased with the end result and can recommend Elina´s services to a demanding clientele."
Reader feedback on my self-published book, Kuohu – koukussa saaristoon (Surge – Hooked on the Archipelago):
“I read the book with tears in my eyes. Everything is so moving... How can you describe the reality of the archipelago in words and pictures without exaggerating at all? Everything felt so real.”
Huvudstadsbladet newspaper on the book Kuohu (Surge):
“A magnificent book about our archipelago... It seems that generously designed books usually come from small publishers... Elina Nuortie is a photographer and designer whose heart lies in the sea. This is evident in Surge – Hooked on the Archipelago, a handsome, polished book, many of whose 195 color photographs are enchantingly beautiful.”
Dedication in Raimo Sundelin's debut book Raumanmeri (Rauma Sea / Bothnian Sea):
"To Elina, for a wonderful shared book journey, Raimo."
Dedications in the book Ison karhun alla (Under the Great Bear),
whose layout and design were also noted in Grafia's (Association of Visual Communication Designers in Finland) Vuoden huiput (Highlights of the Year) book:
"To Super-Ellu, on the fruits of our wonderful collaboration, Heikki Willamo" and "Yes, Antti Leinonen,"
Helsingin Sanomat: "The excellent layout also contributes to its appeal."
Kouvolan Sanomat newspaper on Mika Honkalinna's book Lumen Aika (Time of Snow):
"Elina Nuortie has succeeded in her role as editor, capturing the mood of the content in the external form."
Kainuun Sanomat newspaper:
“Elina Nuortie’s solutions have brilliantly succeeded in bringing the book to life and avoiding repetition. The book can be leafed through again and again…”
Greetings from the White-tailed Deer book team:
"Thank you, Elina, for your excellent work on our White-tailed Deer book and for your great cooperation!"
Greetings from the book Ei Pöllömpää (On Owls):
“In Kuusamo, very late – still delighted (it has been such a rush!) But thank you 100 and 1 times for the great cooperation, Hannu Hautala”
"Fan mail" on a handwritten card:
"Wow, what a great layout in Afrikan arkki (Ark of Africa)!" followed by congratulations and wishes for success.
