Janne Loitomeri Photography

Street photography is not reportage. For the street photographer there is no duty to document specific subject matter. The chief concern is life in general, and its reduction into frames that stand alone and visually work. This requires a careful selection of visual elements to include and exclude from the final composition, and great attention on the moment selected for exposure. These two factors may at first seem universal to all kinds of photography, but in street photography they are vital, for it is with these tools alone that the street photographer expresses meaning.

There are no props or lighting, little preparation time, and ideally no preconceptions. The process is based on seeing and reacting, almost by-passing thought altogether. For many street photographers it is a ‘Zen’ like experience, and some report a loss of ‘self’ when carefully watching the behavior of others, such is their emotional involvement.

Cinematic Rain: A Walk Through Helsinki

On a rainy day in Helsinki, the city transforms into a stage where light and reflections play the lead roles. These images, captured with an anamorphic lens, invite you to step into a cinematic world—a narrative shaped by rain-slicked streets, glowing headlights, and the quiet intimacy of umbrellas. The distorted reflections and elongated bokeh bring a dreamlike quality to the everyday, where each frame holds a story waiting to unfold. This collection is a tribute to the beauty of fleeting moments, a rainy day reimagined as a scene from a film yet to be written.

“Whispers of Autumn in Helsinki”

As the streets of Helsinki transform with the arrival of autumn, a vibrant tapestry of amber, gold, and russet leaves blankets the ground. Each fallen leaf tells a story of the season’s quiet passage—moments when the city breathes in the crisp air and exhales a sense of calm. Beneath the towering facades of old buildings, these leaves, once high in the trees, now cradle the pavements, becoming part of the city’s pulse.

The blur of the world beyond, the soft glow of distant shopfronts, and the echo of footsteps across the streets are all framed by the presence of these scattered leaves, inviting us to slow down and notice the details of the season. Helsinki, in autumn, is a place where the past and present entwine, where the rustling leaves underfoot remind us of the beauty found in transition. This is a time when the city, like the leaves, prepares to rest, even as life continues to move forward.

Let these images take you on a walk through Helsinki in its quietest, most reflective moment—where the city and nature meet in a fleeting dance of colors, whispers, and change.

Autmumn City Chronicles: Unfiltered Moments

In the heart of Kallio, Helsinki’s vibrant neighborhood, the golden hues of late summer linger in the air, casting a warm glow on the city streets.

Captured on the cusp of change, these images reflect the quiet anticipation of autumn, as locals take their last strolls under the leafy canopies, bathed in sunlight that hints at the cool days ahead. The cafes hum with the soft murmur of conversation, a familiar comfort before the season turns. Through this collection, I sought to preserve the fleeting moments of summer’s embrace before they fade into memory.

A photo series from Pärnu, Estonia. Captured using a Fujifilm effect that infuses the images with a nostalgic touch, reminiscent of classic film photography.

City Chronicles: Unfiltered Moments Continues.
Helsinki Urban Scene as they stride down the street.

The dreamy morning rays of sunlight, almost ethereal mood as she begins her day. 💫

A Rainy Evening in Bangkok

Capturing the essence of monsoon season, this snapshot from Bangkok showcases the bustling city life as locals navigate through glistening streets under a torrential downpour.

Tinker Bell in high spirits at the costume party.

City Chronicles: Unfiltered Moments

In the rhythm of the rails, a solitary figure finds harmony between the ephemeral blur of a passing train and the enduring wait of life’s next departure.

A fleeting glance, an instant connection, in the heart of Helsinki.

Under the soft glow of Helsinki’s streetlights, two souls drift past, their fleeting presence a whisper in the city’s nocturnal symphony.