The Champion

• Photographer
  Teemu Paukamainen

This is a series of a Finnish Taekwon-Do champion I photographed 1,5 years ago. He became the first Finnish male gold medalist in the European Championships a few years ago so he literally is a champion.

I'm a freelance photographer based in Pirkanmaa, Finland. I photograph pretty much anything but I'm passionate about shooting pets and performing arts. I also enjoy diving into the fascinating world of insects and other tiny objects (ie. macro photography). I bought my first compact system camera in 2010 and haven't looked back ever since. Photographing is more than just a hobby to me - it's a way of life.