Laura Elo
I have been capturing moments where time stands still across the world for nearly three decades. My work revolves around recurring themes such as The World Is One, In the Shades of Silence, and frozen moments in time — presence, gratitude, and the small wonders of life.
My practice is guided by visual storytelling, through which I seek meaning, atmosphere, and human connection through images.
I began photographing at a young age, initially capturing the world around me out of pure passion and personal curiosity. Later, I transitioned into professional practice and studied photography at the New York Film Academy. I am a member of the Association of Photographers in Finland and WIFT Finland (Women in Film & Television).
Alongside my artistic work, I work in television formats, where visual thinking, storytelling, and project management support my creative practice. Since 2015, I have worked from Helsinki as a photographer, educator, and spatial designer through my own company See and Feel Spatial Design, which combines visual sensitivity with spatial thinking. Previously, I had a long international career at Marimekko as Head of Development and Training.
My work has been exhibited in galleries, published in books, and featured on television, moving between visual storytelling, fine art photography, documentary expression, and portraiture.
Frames with a history
Fine art prints ordered from my webshop are produced by Dialab, a leading Finnish fine art print production studio. All works are available as framed, numbered editions, and selected works can also be ordered as unnumbered art prints.
Laura@lauraelo.com
+358 50 517 5772
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LAURA ELO (1973)
Member of the Association of Photographers in Finland
Women in Film & Television Finland (WIFT Finland)
Helsinki International Artists’ Association
FunDesign Standard Membership
Company: See and Feel Spatial Design Oy
Education & Studies
2014 – New York Film Academy, 240-hour curriculum, New York City, USA
2013 – New York School of Interior Design, NYC, USA
2008 – Helsinki Photographic Centre (HCP)
2010 – Philosophy & Systems Thinking, Esa Saarinen, Pafos, Cyprus
1999 – University of Bath, UK, Marketing & Management
1996–2000 – Marketing & International Business, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), SeAMK (Awarded thesis: The Role of Values in Business)
1992–1995 – Cultural Producer, Alkio Institute (Awarded final thesis project)
Publications
2026 – Art print collection, Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden, Helsinki
2026 – Art textile collection, Design Museum shop, Helsinki
2025 – Art card collection, Design Museum shop, Helsinki
2021 – Unique Urban Homes – Create a Home That Reflects You, Readme.fi
2016 – Space Goo and Other Magic Food, published by Nelli Paasikivi
2003 – Helsingin Sanomat Monthly Magazine, photo feature from Indonesia (Marimekko)
2000 – The Role of Values in Business, SeAMK
1997–2000 – Draivi magazine – photography and visual design
Selected Gallery Exhibitions & Pop-up Exhibitions
2026 – Pieni Tarinapuoti, Summer Exhibition & Art Shop, Fiskars (1.5–30.8.2026)
2026 – Pop-up Photography Exhibition, Habitare, Helsinki (2–6.9.2026)
2026 – Night of the Arts, Pop-up Photography Exhibition, Vanha kirkkopuisto, Helsinki
2025 – Pop-up Photography Exhibition, Old Christmas Market, Helsinki
2025 – HIAA Fest2025, Valssaamo, Cable Factory, Helsinki
2025 – Night of the Arts, Pop-up Photography Exhibition, Vanha kirkkopuisto, Helsinki
2025 – Pop-up FunDesign, Cable Factory, Helsinki
2025 – Pop-up Photography Exhibition, City of Light Festival, Toivola Old Courtyard
2025 – Summer Exhibition In the Shades of Silence, Galleria Maari, Porvoo
2025 – Helsinki International Art Event, Narinkkatori, Helsinki
2024 – A Frozen Moment in Time, Galleria 4-KUUS, Helsinki
2024 – Art Goes Design, HTH Showroom, Helsinki & Kouvola
2024 – The World Is One, Sahanlahti Resort, Puumala
2023 – The World Is One, Pesula Café Gallery, Fiskars
2023 – The World Is One, Old Houses Event, Tammisaari
2020 – There Is Something in You, Kind of Green, Helsinki
2015 – See and Feel, Galleria Rupla, Helsinki
2014 – Go With the Flow, Reikäreuna Film Festival, Orivesi
2003 – Marimekko Around the World, window exhibition, Helsinki
1999 – From the World to the World, permanent exhibition, Kauhava
Professional Experience in Visual Arts
2015– present – Founder, photographer, educator & spatial designer, See and Feel Spatial Design Ltd
2024 – Solar Films – consulting services in film production
2024 – Solar Republic – concept development for a new TV format
2024–2025 – Cultural Services for the Visually Impaired, Iiris Centre
2022 – Rabbit Films / MTV3 Taming Chaos – interior design & project management (Venla Award winner)
2020–2021 – Rabbit Films / TV5 / HBO Celebrity IOU Finland – spatial designer, co-host with Jukka Hildén, project management
2000–2014 – Marimekko Corporation – Head of Training & Development manager, member of extended executive team (Finland, Europe, Japan, North America, Australia)
1997–2000 – Draivi magazine – photographer & visual designer