" I feel like I received the photograph, I didn't take it. If you're in the right place at the right time, then all you have to do is push a button. Being a photographer doesn't come into it. Everything I've photographed exists regardless of me, my role is only to be receptive."
~ Pentti Sammallahti
Pentti Sammallahti is a renowned Finnish photographer known for his captivating black-and-white images. Born in 1950 in Helsinki, Finland, Pentti's work often features remote landscapes, desolate cityscapes, and intimate portraits of animals and people. His images possess a timeless quality, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation and emotional depth. His ability to observe and immortalize the beauty of different cultures and landscapes has rightly earned him admiration from the photography community and art lovers worldwide.