I’m a student of life; I see beauty in nature, people and the world around me, small details and complete view. Without the ability to actualize an idea or concept, art would not exist. My work is a constant search for the best way to interpret the ideas that I have about myself and the world I live in. I do not limit myself to one medium, style, or concept.
Inspiration and ideas change. My knowledge changes and grows. Each piece I create is simultaneously an extension from the past, where I’ve come from and what I’ve learned, as well as a preview of the future, where I’m going.
I do not classify myself as just a photographer, as some might think from looking at my work. I am a sculptor, a painter, a photographer, an artist.
If a viewer stops for just a moment to view and reflect on a photograph, a photo collage or a painting I have created, then I have succeeded in my work.
4 replies to Photo session with Lilli
Wonderful serie photos Rita!
Thanks Jaap, love taking portraits.
I never thought of you as being a portrait photog. ! – no idea why not … Whoever Lilli is, she’s a lucky young woman: these photos are simply gorgeous.
Thanks, Lilli is a dear friend and she is very photogenic which helps.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
Wonderful serie photos Rita!
Thanks Jaap, love taking portraits.
I never thought of you as being a portrait photog. ! – no idea why not … Whoever Lilli is, she’s a lucky young woman: these photos are simply gorgeous.
Thanks, Lilli is a dear friend and she is very photogenic which helps.