Can I let you in on a secret?
Photography is actually my security blanket. I am honestly
pretty awkward at talking to strangers BUT you give me a
camera and I become a social butterfly. I use my camera as
a tool to connect with people I would not otherwise connect
with. So, how did I get here?
How did I start photography? I often wonder about this.
I remember playing around with my parents camera as a child.
The one with a roll of film in it. Yes, I am old. Anyways...
I didn't really have any concept of what I was doing. I
remember my mum was always surprised by the photos
I took. She was the one to say those magical words:
"You have eye for photography." Sometimes that is all it takes.
Since I trust my mum I started taking more photos. The next
logical step was to buy my own camera. Which for me was a
red Nikon D3200. And there it started. I was a camera owner
aka self named photographer. Next came years and years of
messy work. Finding my style, my voice, what I want to
photograph etc. Starting with photographing sunsets and
flowers I found it more fulfilling to capture things with more
meaning. People, passion, connection and unity. That's what
I love documenting.
My name is Taivo pronounced “tie-voe” –that should save us an awkward moment
when we meet! I am a filter coffee drinking, adventure seeking
Estonian photographer living in Brisbane, Australia.
It's Tie-voe
Passion
My name is Taivo pronounced “tie-voe” –that should save us an awkward moment when we
meet! I'm a filter coffee drin-king, adventure seeking Estonian photographer living in Brisbane, Australia.
Can I let you in on a secret? Photography is my security blanket. I’m naturally a bit awkward with strangers — but give me a camera and I open up. It’s how I connect with people I might not otherwise meet.
I started young, playing with my parents’ film camera, not really knowing what I was doing. My mum noticed and said, “You have an eye for photography.” Sometimes that’s all it takes.
I bought my first camera — a red Nikon D3200 — and began years of messy learning. Over time, I realised I wasn’t drawn to things, but to people. Connection, passion, unity — that’s what I love documenting.
What is Yes Deer
"Yes Dear" is a response in a relationship that carries
connection. It could be used by a parent who is responding
to their childs repeating question or a husband submitting
to his wives wish to watch a silly chick flick. It's the choice
to respond with affection that builds strong relationships.
“Yes Dear” is a response rooted in connection. It’s what a parent says to a child asking the same question for the fifth time, or what a husband says when agreeing to watch a silly chick flick. It’s a choice — to respond with affection, presence, and care. Those small, loving responses are what build strong relationships over time. relationships.
