Behind the scene
My Story
Kimmo works as a photographer and graphic designer. Focusing mostly on location, documentary style photography. He draws inspiration from the Finlands nature, documentaries, street art and music.
Before becoming a freelancer, Kimmo worked as a Senior Graphic Designer for educational materials. Mostly designing e-Learning courses, brochures, educational portals.
Previously Kimmo worked in the IT industry for 16 years. In the initial phase, the job mainly focused on the design and implementation of online services. Later on concept design and usability tasks were added job responsibilities.
Swedish – Mother tongue
Finnish – Fluent
German – Fluent
English – Fluent
From then to now
Photographer at Peranen Tmi
July 2019 – Present · Helsinki, Finland
April 2020- July 2021 mostly just product photography.
During the time of distancing the majority of work has been graphical work, consulting, creating brand identities and social media campaigns.
As of August 2021 event and portrait photography has been possible.
Focusing on commercial photography since 2015.
Created Peranen Tmi 2019 for location, product and lifestyle photography.
Designer & Photographer as Freelancer
October 2013 – Present · Sipoo, Finland
Freelancing for previous employers whilest building my own client base. Main focus on designing, advertisement and branding. Creating brands for starting and medium size companies.
Clients: TNRak, Vuoksesi, Sweet ‘n’ Syrup, Pure Nordic, RedRib Experience
Contractor for: MPS Prewise, Tulos, Vuoksesi
Senior Graphic Designer at Prewise Finland Oy
April 2011 – Febuary 2014 · Helsinki, Finland
Customers: Nokia, Elisa, Ålandsbanken, Finnair, Evli, Electrolux, OP-Pohjola, ISS
Increased responsibilities and creative freedom.
Graphic Designer at Prewise Finland Oy
January 2010 – March 2011 · Helsinki, Finland
Customers: Nokia, Elisa, Ålandsbanken, Finnair, Evli, Electrolux, OP-Pohjola, ISS
Graphic Designer at Movire Oy
August 2009 – December 2009 · Helsinki, Finland
Customers: Nokia, Elisa
Interface Designer at Tieto Oyj
January 2003 – May 2009 · Helsinki, Finland
Customers: Microsoft, OP-Group, Finnish State, Kesko, SOK as well as several insurance companies.
Digital Media Designer at Oy Visual Systems Ltd
August 2000 – January 2003 · Helsinki, Finland
Customers: Compaq, Metsäliitto, Microsoft, Osuuspankki, netAnttila, Finnish State, Kesko, SOK, Ilmarinen, Tieto, Yle
Studio Assistant at Studio BeeDee
June 1999 – June 2001 · Helsinki, Finland
