Helsinki-based Tommi Viitala (born 1975) is a storyteller whose passion for street photography came to life over five years ago—though his journey with cameras began in the 90s with film. In his work, every frame is a study in contrast and composition, where the play of light and shadows, precise geometry, and spontaneous moments coalesce into narratives of real city life.
In our Visual Q&A, Tommi explains, “I love street photography for its focus on capturing spontaneous everyday moments in public places, documenting unscripted scenes that offer a different view into the human world. I love the surprises that every day brings; there’s always something new just around the corner. I’m a storyteller at heart, so I want to create different worlds that we usually miss in our everyday life.”
His photographs, captured during recent travels to Paris, Rome, and Madrid, reflect his ongoing quest to reveal the beauty and truth hidden in urban chaos. Published in various international street photography outlets and exhibited worldwide, Tommi’s work invites viewers to pause, look closely, and appreciate the subtle yet powerful details of daily urban existence.
With an unyielding curiosity and an eye for the unexpected, Tommi Viitala continues to redefine street photography—transforming fleeting moments into timeless visual poetry that resonates with audiences globally.
We asked Tommi questions, questions that could only be answered with images…
