For the past three years, I mostly shot bikinis. I was living in warm countries, so naturally, most of my work was beach-focused. I loved the lifestyle and being close to the ocean—but deep down, I always wanted to shoot fashion. Stories told through fabric, light, and feeling. I just never had the right opportunity.

Then came the Antonius Fashion Show at the Estonian Fashion Festival—a runway where designers were encouraged to be bold, responsible, and expressive. Their collections were rooted in eco-conscious principles, from using upcycled materials and deadstock fabrics to embracing zero-waste patterns and ethical production.

You could feel the sustainability in every corner. Even plastic water bottles were banned—a small but meaningful detail that said a lot about the show’s values.

Before this, I’d never really shot in Estonia—even though I’m originally from here. I’ve spent the last eight years living abroad, chasing the sun. But I always had a feeling that if the right moment came, shooting in Estonia would shift something in me creatively. And it did.

Estonia has such a unique culture—something I haven’t experienced anywhere else.