About
We are brothers Kristoffer & Karl Anders Vaikla, passionate photography and videography enthusiast from tiny North- European country Estonia. Our goal here is to introduce, share and offer You the best results of our passions outcome.
Why NORTHYEAR? We live in the north, we work in the north and our passion has started here in the north were is our home. It is the selection of our best work throughout our four very different seasons. Come and join our adventure!
Kristoffer Vaikla
I am a lifestyle, adventure and nature photogapher, born in 1990 in Tallinn, Estonia. On everyday basis I am working as an interior designer, taking photos mainly only on my free time. Photography has interested me for the past 15 years. So quite a bit time. In photography, every moment and place offers you new challenges and opportunities. You just have to be in the right place at the right time. That’s why I love photography, it is combination of knowledge, experiences and certainly luck. In many cases luck is the most important part of those three.
One of the most important goals for me is to inspire people through my photos to notice the wonderful and extraordinary world that has given to us, every smallest detail of it. Also I am happy to introduce more of the life and nature of my tiny homecountry to the wide world.
I have been nominated, awarded and recognized in many international and national photography competitions. My photos have been published in international and national books and magazines such as National Geographic’s book "Getting Your Shot: Stunning Photos, How -To Tips, and Endless Inspiration From the Pros“, „Northletters” magazine and many more. My works are displayed as interior design details in several community and private buildings in Tallinn, Estonia.
So, look around and be inspired!
Karl Anders Vaikla
If I see something worth taking picture then I’m doing it with passion so that nobody can’t disturb me. Same goes with filmmaking. But I can also go without making any photos or films for weeks, if I just don’t feel like this. I think you just can’t force yourself to be creative. How was this saying?: “Everything that is forced, is gonna be probably a s***”. Creativity comes to visit you sometimes and then you have to be in the right time, at the right place, in the right mood to hit the right spot. Like with almost everything in life.
But I have also a bummer for you. Nobody has time to wait weeks for you to get your creativity together. That’s one reason why we did this website. To share our moments and works made under creativity “hit”, and I’m honored that you have ended up to this place. Nothing else keeps your mood more up than getting recognized with what you love to do.
