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Hannu Koivisto
Architectural photographer
Hannu Koivisto has been working with architects and design groups in Finland
over thirty years. He has been photographing public buildings, educational
buildings, research buildings, commercial buildings and residential buildings.
He has been also both photographing and building architectural models for
national and international competitions and projects since 1972.
The main focus in his work is in understanding the importance both
three dimensional thinking in architecture as well as of detailed handicraft.
He uses the play of light and shade within a space as a tool in his work.
Background
As a professional photographer (The University of Art and Design, Helsinki, 1985) of modern architecture Hannu Koivisto
has been early subjected to the architectural influence on The Island Fortress Off
Helsinki in Finland (1750 proudly named Sveaborg) where he lived for twenty years.
The beautiful islands nowadays called Suomenlinna outside Helsinki today
belong to UNESCO’s World Heritage Catalogue.
“The basis for the development of my architectural thinking was grounded there,
on the islands surrounded by the sea; in the shade of granite walls built in the 17th century.”
After leaving those historical Islands (1973) Hannu Koivisto launched his
‘architectural career’ working in architectural offices in Helsinki.
Inspired by the visual aspect of architecture he started the photography studies
in the University of Art and Design, Helsinki in 1978.
Philosophy
"Catching the spirit of architectural form and space with the light
is the main philosophy in my architectural photography.
As a Finnish architectural photographer visualizing buildings, spaces, environment,
and nature I believe in close, creative touch and understanding
between the photographer and the client."
Photography work
"I prefer the high quality of photography, good service and fair competition
based on my professional qualification.
Respecting the copyrights and the moral rights of the creator and
the photographer shall be the important part of the professional work.
Payment will be received only if the work is accepted by the client.
Donating time for the betterment of my profession for creating more inspiring photos
is a natural way of keeping up my professional skills in this
developing and every day changing architectural world."
Hannu Koivisto, Photographer.
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