Originally from Finland, Merja Varkemaa is a Paris based street photographer. A keen observer of urban life, she draws her inspiration from timeless street photography. City life and architecture serve as settings for the random persons she photographs in order to express deeper feelings and emotions. Her photography is based on her pursuit of light and shadows, using both their contrast and complementarity to enhance the beauty of every instant. She lives in Paris with her French husband and their 17-year-old son.