About

Photograph by Martin Josef Smolka

I am available for photography assignments and commissions and able to travel as required. To discuss how I can assist you with your next project, contact me directly.

Stay connected and get a glimpse into my ongoing projects by following me on Instagram.

For project inquiries and collaborations, feel free to drop me a message there or send me an email to info@tommiaittala.com.

I am a Finnish photographer currently working as a freelance photographer serving clients in both Germany and Finland. This includes my role as a stringer for Helsingin Sanomat, Finland’s leading national newspaper, where I capture current events, stories, interviews, and news about Germany.

In addition to photography, I also work in videography and video editing, producing visual narratives through moving images.

I hold a degree in Contemporary Photographic Arts from The University for the Creative Arts in the UK.

Much of my work today involves capturing the artistry and dedication of craftsmen and women, including bespoke tailors, shoemakers, weavers, and other skilled artisans.

After my studies, my professional photography journey began with over four years as a product photographer and retoucher at Zalando, followed by a two-year tenure at Carhartt Work in Progress.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with many renowned brands, companies, and institutions (see list below).

My work has been featured in publications such as Helsingin Sanomat, Architectural Digest (Germany), Kodin Kuvalehti, Deko-Lehti, Antiikki & Design, Journalistilehti, and others.

I co-founded and contribute photos to the online magazine ‘Der Feine Herr,’ specializing in bespoke menswear.

List of Clients (2018 – 2023):

Iittala

Longines (The Swatch Group Germany GmbH)

Helsingin Sanomat

Sparkassen Finanzportal GmbH (S-Communication Services)

Maßschuhmacher Korbinian Ludwig Heß – Schuhe nach Maß

Miettinen Collection

Salon Dahlmann

National Film Board of Canada

SCHNELLE BUNTE BILDER

Stich B.V.

HelloFresh GmbH

Bridgemaker GmbH

Landesmusikrat Berlin

UPM / SANOMA B2B

Berlin Brass Festival

Schildts & Söderströms Ab

Konzerthaus Berlin

Ried Berlin

Architekturbüro Lindstedt

Studio 4 Berlin

Journalistilehti

Kodin Kuvalehti

Deko-Lehti (Otavamedia)

Architectural Digest Germany

Klaus Haapaniemi

Finnland-Institut

the Embassy of Finland

Bernhard Roetzel / Der Feine Herr

Zalando

Zalon

Carhartt Work in Progress

einraum.berlin

Västra Nylands folkhögskola (VNF)

Tchai International

Ladage & Oelke

Ullmann Medien GmbH

Stocubo

Mould2Part

Avalu

Förlaget M Oy Ab

Informations Forlag (DK)

A & A Kulturstiftung

Fokus Media Finland

Everlife GmbH

Nooe eK

Ottolander Medical AS

shoedoc GmbH

Amity Jackets

Concept m

Sal. Classics GmbH

Tilassa Oy

The Nose Behind GmbH

The British Shop

Rantalainen Oy

Beat ‘n Blow (Band)

TWEED Magazine