Dave Hamara — photographer, Helsinki
Photos are visual poetry.
Simplicity is the highest form of mastery.
Each image a verse. Every frame a story.
Intro
Dave Hamara creates clean, high-clarity visuals shaped by Scandinavian design principles — minimalism, function and utility. With a strong foundation in photography, he is currently studying digital design, blending technical expertise with timeless aesthetics and modern workflows.
His experience spans leading creative teams and managing studios, as well as work across disciplines in the visual arts.
Selected collaborations
Brands
- Microsoft
- Coca-Cola
- Unilever
- Pfizer
- Pepsodent
- Fazer
- Valio
- Hartwall
- Sinebrychoff
- Fiskars
- Karhu
- Sonera
- Pohjola
- Viking Line
- Oneworld Alliance
- JCDecaux
- Attendo
- Keski
- Budget Sport
- Cybershop
- MP-Asu
- Lumi
- Arwidson
- Paparazzi
- Cooper
Media & publishing
- Helsingin Sanomat
- Yle
- MTV3
- Nelonen
- Condé Nast
- Groupe Canal+
- Sony BMG
- A-lehdet
- Otava
- Luonto Lehti
- Oululainen
Agencies
- BBDO
- TBWA
- McCann
- Publicis
- Hasan & Partners
- Bob the Robot
- Allright Europe
- Jade Mgmt
- Modelboom
Culture & public
- Kansallisooppera
- Savonlinnan Oopperajuhlat
- Visit Finland
- Israel Tourism Board
- Helsingin kaupunki
- Pelastuslaitos
- Finnfashion
- Harri Koskinen
- Imetyksen tuki
CV
Dave began his career training under some of the most respected photographers working today, gaining a deep understanding of both creative and technical excellence. Since then he has worked with leading companies and major media publications on diverse and demanding projects, and applied his skills to communications, building strategies for social media and commercial marketing.
He has lived and worked in Europe and the United States, and holds the title of Master of Photography (MEAT).
Contact
Based in Helsinki. Available for commissions.