Hey you, my name is Eva!
I'm a photographer, storyteller, and seeker of light, living in the heart of the scenic Estonian countryside with my husband and our furry-feathery family members. The place we call home is a cosy retro cottage, embraced by a garden that feeds us – both literally and creatively.
Photography found me at an early age, and today, it's not only gardens and flowers that I capture but also mindful brands, slow gatherings, and the people who give life to them. That, however, is a story for another website.
The camera follows me into the garden often, and it's through the viewfinder that I've learned how to pause and truly see. My photography is rooted in observation and, on occasion, experimentation. I challenge myself to see with new eyes and try different techniques – be it double exposure, natural light manipulation, or alternative perspectives – to immortalise the feel of the moment, not just its appearance. Whether it’s the golden haze of late summer mornings or the blue-hued stillness of winter, my aim is to translate the moods of the seasons into visuals that invite the viewer to step inside.
But I haven't always lived this way. Before finding my way to the countryside, I spent a decade in big cities, yearning for weekends and pouring my energy into work that never quite fit. In that restless pursuit, I lost touch with myself – and, for a time, with my love for photography.
It wasn't until the grief-stricken autumn of 2018 that I decided to follow my heart's calling, pick up my camera again, and embark on a journey that finally felt like mine.
Fast forward six years, and I began sowing the seeds of Slow Garden Stories – a serene space to house my photographs of the garden and share my passion for DIY branding and visual marketing. I longed to create a platform where nature-loving entrepreneurs, brands, and storytellers could access soulful imagery to support their efforts in bringing their vision to life – whether in business, client work, or personal projects.
But it's also about encouraging people to give themselves permission to slow down, to wander into nature, and to see with kindness, awe, and intention. Because photography isn’t just about capturing – it’s about experiencing the world through the eyes of another.
