CURRICULUM VITAE 1(6) CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL Miia Saastamoinen Born in 1981 Hollola, Finland www.miiasaastamoinen.com EDUCATION 2008-2009 2003-2005 2002-2003 2000 1998-1999 Health Institute Salus, Nutrition (Sipoo, Finland) The power of photography, Photography therapy workshop, Kameraseura (Helsinki, Finland) Institute of Design and Fine Arts, Degree Programme in Visual Communication, Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Major in Photography (Lahti, Finland) School of Art, ANU, Photomedia (Canberra, Australia) Muurla Photography School, Photography (Muurla, Finland) Forstyle Make-up School, Make-up Artist (Lahti, Finland) Cosmetology School of South Finland, Beauty Therapist (Lahti, Finland)
CURRICULUM VITAE 2(6) WORK EXPERIENCE Photographer Miia Saastamoinen is specialized for documentary photography, reportage, portraits, food-, lifestyle- and beauty pictures. Clients: Sanoma Magazines Finland Oy Yhtyneet Kuvalehdet Oy A-lehdet Oy Forma Publishing Group Finnish Fashion Magazine Kustannusosakeyhtiö Iltalehti Folio Photo Agency Poko Rekords Warner Music Finland Auraviihde Oy Fondi Models Suunnittelutoimisto Tango Oy Ltd Suomen Psykologiliitto ry Concept Hifi Muovijaloste Oy Salpausselän Kirjapaino Oy Forstyle Make-up School In addition numerous promotion pictures, portraits and wedding pictures for private clients. Journalist and writer As a journalist and a writer Miia Saastamoinen is specialized for documentary articles and writings, characterization and health and nutrition articles. 2009 2010 2008 2009 Luonnollista! Syömisen syvin olemus, A practical guide book for natural health and nutrition (Atena Publishing, Finnish) An article series about health and nutrition for Luonnonlapsi magazine (Finnish) Personal interviews and articles for Eeva magazine (Finnish) Eternal Bond, Photography and documentary book of twins (Finnish)
CURRICULUM VITAE 3(6) 2003 2004 Articles about health and nutrition for pets ( Eläinten Hyväolo magazine, Finnish) Graphic designer 2008 2009 2004 2003 2004 Luonnollista! Syömisen syvin olemus, A practical guide book for natural health and nutrition (Atena Publishing) Graphic designing for articles for Eeva magazine Eternal Bond, Photography and documentary book of twins Roots2005, Photographic Calendar Eläinten Hyväolo, Magazine In addition numerous posters and brochures for business clients. Multimedia producer 2011 2009 2009 LUONNOLLISTA Website design and implementation (www.luonnollista.com) AIE Promotion photography, website design and implementation (www. aieband.com) ASKEL ELÄMÄÄN Promotion photography, website design and implementation EKOQUU Website design and implementation (www.ekoquu.com) SIQRI Website design and implementation (www.siqri.com)
CURRICULUM VITAE 4(6) Editor 2003 2004 Eläinten Hyväolo, Kokonaisvaltainen hyvinvointikeskus Nokka Assignments: Editor, journalist, photographer and graphic designer for Eläinten Hyväolo magazine. Photography assistant 2002 Photographer Kira Gluschkoff Nutritionist 2011 Tmi Miia Saastamoinen Nutrition adviser for private clients, incl. diet planning, cookery teaching, working as a trainer and life coach. A nutrition and holistic health educator for natural therapists and private clients. Lecturer of well-being, nutrition and health. 2009 2011 Holistic Health Center Siqri (Lahti, Finland) A nutrition and holistic health educator for natural therapists. Lecturer of well-being, nutrition and health. Salesperson 2009 EkoQuu (Lahti, Finland) Salesperson, consultant and purchasing agent in organic ecoshop. 23.11.2002 6.1.2003 Hämeenmaan Market Oy (Lahti, Finland) 3.1.2000 31.8.2000 Seppälä Oy (Lahti, Finland) Salesperson at Seppälä clothing store (Beauty and lingerie)
CURRICULUM VITAE 5(6) Make-up Artist 2000 2001 Freelancer Make-up artist for fashion shows, fashion and beauty pictures and private clients. Model 1997 1998 Fondi Models Modeling in fashion shows and fashion and beauty pictures. EXHIBITIONS 2005 2003 Arjen Paikat (collective exhibition), Lahti, Finland Vääntöä (collective exhibition), Salo, Finland PUBLICATIONS 2005 Luonnollista! Syömisen syvin olemus, A practical guide book for natural health and nutrition (Atena Publishing) Eternal Bond, Photography and documentary book of twins Roots2005, Photographic Calendar LANGUAGE SKILLS Finnish Excellent English Swedish France German very good Basics Basics Basics
CURRICULUM VITAE 6(6) HOBBIES AND INTERESTS For me the real beauties of life are friendships, family, nature, sun, sea, mountains, garden, health food, dancing and smiling faces. For relaxation I enjoy taking long walks at the seaside and in the forest. I also do Pilates which keeps my body in a good shape and gives my life balance. In the summer I like to go hiking and swimming and gardening works as a meditation for me. Dancing is my passion. In the past my life was really good. Since dancing came into my life, life has been amazing. Like a dream. Feel the rhythm, empty your mind and feel the connection with your partner. That s all you need. Dancing is magical. I m very interested in different art forms and often go see art exhibitions, theater shows, music performances and interesting movies. In the evenings I like to relax with a good book. I also enjoy travelling and I m interested in different cultures and languages, including culture specific traditional cuisines and culinary arts. I like to challenge myself by constantly learning new things in different areas of life, both business and personal. I consider life as a great learning experience which shines through in my actions as a positive interest for new things and challenges.