Three Pod Studio

13/06/2026

This is nuts. 🫣 And I'm still processing it.👇

Three weeks ago, I shared that I had been awarded the European Photographer (EP) qualification. At the time, one comment from the judges stood out:
"This photographer should be encouraged to apply for a QEP."

And just like that... the challenge was accepted!

💥 Today, I’m delighted to share that I have been awarded the Qualified European Photographer (QEP) title in the Commercial category by the FEP Federation of European Professional Photographers.

Unlike many photography distinctions that evaluate individual images, the QEP recognises a coherent and consistent body of work. The panel must demonstrate not only technical excellence, but also a clear personal vision, authorship, and the ability to sustain that vision across an entire series.

Receiving both distinctions within such a short period is something I never expected when I first picked up a camera a little over eight years ago.

Photography can feel like a solitary profession, but achievements like this are never created alone.
Big thanks to:
🤝 Suomen Ammattivalokuvaajat ry for supporting professional photographers and providing their members with a pathway that made this journey possible.
🤝 Dialab Oy for the exceptional print quality and for helping ensure the panel reached the jury in Sofia, Bulgaria.
🤝 Finnfoto ry for believing in my ‘Not Just For the Eye’ project from the very beginning.
🤝 Every client, colleague, friend, and supporter who has trusted me, encouraged me, challenged me, and followed my journey.
🙌 Mika Levälampi for challenging me to look at my work through different eyes and helping me see the panel from a perspective beyond my own.
❤️‍🔥 And here's to my family, for seeing the part nobody else does. The doubts, the setbacks, and the rollercoaster behind the scenes.

The timing makes this achievement even more special, arriving just before my birthday - yet recognition is more like a checkpoint than a destination. A reminder to keep learning, refining, experimenting, and pushing the work further.

Soon it's time to celebrate Midsummer, another trip around the sun, and perhaps take a moment before asking the inevitable question:

What's next? 👀

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Production: Three Pod Studio
Photography: Réka Peurala
Retouching: Reka Peurala
AD & Styling: Reka Peurala

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12/06/2026

*Ad • PR event / *Mainos • PR-tilaisuus 🔥 Meat & Fire BBQ 2026 by Berner Oy & HKFoods

What happens when barbecue enthusiasts gather around live fire, charcoal and smoke... on a rainy Finnish summer day?

Apparently, nobody cares much about the weather.

Meat & Fire BBQ 2026 brought chefs, pitmasters and food industry professionals together at Backaksen Kartano in Vantaa for an afternoon of live-fire cooking, demonstrations and plenty of tasting opportunities.

From Texas-inspired flank steak to Thai flavours and Caribbean influences and creative takes on classic barbecue, the event once again showcased just how many directions a grill can take you.

Join me at Meat & Fire BBQ 2026:
➡️ https://www.threepodstudio.com/blog/meat-fire-bbq-2026/

Many thanks to the organisers for the invitation, Meggua, and to all organisers, partners, chefs and teams for the warm hospitality despite the decidedly un-summery weather.

🔥 Jarmo Räisänen - Courtyard by Marriott
🔥 Meri-Tuuli Väntsi - Lucky Tart Catering
🔥 Kira Weckman - Kariniemen kotitila BBQ
🔥 Kari Aihinen - Todella HK
🔥 Mika Roito & Pekka Salmela - Ravinteli Huber & Ravinteli Huber & Ravinteli Haarla
🔥 Arttu Parviainen - SocialBbq - Grillipöytä
🔥 Esa Tirkkonen & Santtu Martikainen - Bigshop.fi BBQ
🔥 Sebastian "Mr Beef” Santibanez, Tomi Suntio, Petteri Ratas & Sami Vehviläinen - Bad Bone Barbeque & Hellfire Charcoal

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✍️ Hi there, I'm Reka, and besides creating award-winning food imagery, you'll also find me among the few food writers in Finland covering culinary stories and PR events in English.

🗞️ This post is not a promotion, but an informative, journalistic coverage of a PR event — written with editorial and reportage intent. I'm a member of Ruokatoimittajat ry (Finnish Food Writers' Association) and attended this event as a food writer, not as an influencer.

All rights reserved © Reka Peurala, Three Pod Studio
threepodstudio.com

Join Reka at Meat & Fire BBQ 2026 as chefs, pitmasters and industry professionals turn a rainy day in Vantaa into a celebration of live-fire cooking.

10/06/2026

*Ad • PR event / *Mainos • PR-tilaisuus 🫒 DeliDeli Ranskalainen Herkkukauppa

A quarter of a century in food is no small achievement.

Join me at DeliDeli's 25th anniversary celebration in Hakaniemi Market Hall, where European delicacies, memorable flavours, and a passion for quality ingredients came together around one long table.

The evening offered a closer look at the philosophy that has guided DeliDeli for 25 years: start with good ingredients, respect flavour, and let the food speak for itself.
➡️ https://www.threepodstudio.com/blog/delideli-turns-25/

Many thanks to Laura Valvanne, Gregory, and the entire DeliDeli team for the invitation and warm hospitality.

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✍️ Hi there, I'm Reka, and besides creating award-winning food imagery, you'll also find me among the few food writers in Finland (perhaps the only one) who cover culinary stories and PR events in English.

🗞️ This post is not a promotion, but an informative, journalistic coverage of a PR event — written with editorial and reportage intent. I'm a member of Ruokatoimittajat ry (Finnish Food Writers' Association) and attended this event as a food writer, not as an influencer.

All rights reserved © Reka Peurala, Three Pod Studio
https://www.threepodstudio.com/

Join Reka at DeliDeli's 25th anniversary celebration in Hakaniemi Market Hall and discover the philosophy, flavours and people behind this beloved Helsinki delicatessen.

09/06/2026

*Ad • PR event / *Mainos • PR-tilaisuus ☀️ Gustus PR 2026

Every year, Gustus turns Fiskars Village into a temporary playground for food lovers. One day. Dozens of brands. Countless tastings, conversations, product launches, and enough inspiration to keep your shopping list growing long after arriving home.

Join me as I revisit the day, the flavours, and the products that caught my attention:
➡️ https://www.threepodstudio.com/blog/gustus-pr-2026/

Many thanks to organisers Kaisa Nieminen and Seija Killström for another fantastic event, and to all exhibitors for the warm hospitality, generous tastings, and inspiring conversations throughout the day.

Feel free to tag yourself, your colleagues, or your brand in the comments if we met at Gustus.

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✍️ Hi there, I'm Reka, and besides creating award-winning food imagery, you'll also find me among the few food writers in Finland covering culinary stories and PR events in English.

🗞️ This post is not a promotion, but an informative, journalistic coverage of a PR event — written with editorial and reportage intent. I'm a member of Ruokatoimittajat ry (Finnish Food Writers' Association) and attended this event as a food writer, not as an influencer.

All rights reserved © Reka Peurala, Three Pod Studio
https://www.threepodstudio.com/⁠

Join Reka at Gustus PR 2026 in Fiskars Village as she explores new food and drink launches, summer novelties, tastings, and the stories behind Finland's food and beverage brands.

23/05/2026

A curated panel of 12 images. 📸 8+ years of refining my craft. 🌟 One special announcement.👇

I’m delighted to share that I have been awarded the European Photographer (EP) qualification by the FEP Federation of European Professional Photographers

The qualification was awarded based on a curated selection of my commercial food and beverage photography work. As a member of Suomen Ammattivalokuvaajat ry , it is particularly meaningful to receive recognition from the wider professional photography community in Europe.

Technical skills are the foundation of photography, but flawless ex*****on alone rarely makes an image memorable.

The greater challenge is developing a vision. Learning how to shape an idea into an image, solve creative and technical challenges on set, and create work that feels recognisable beyond the technical details.

That’s one reason why I continue to place my work in front of photography awards, professional qualification juries, and industry-leading judging panels.

Professional evaluation measures something different from likes, reach, and algorithms: craftsmanship, consistency, creative thinking, and ex*****on.

The judges described the panel as:
“Great ideas and very well executed. Beautiful lighting. A successful series.”

And perhaps the most encouraging comment of all:
“This photographer should be encouraged to apply for a QEP.”

Challenge accepted. 😉

Recognition is never the destination. It’s a checkpoint.
A reminder to keep learning, refining, experimenting, and pushing the work further.

Thank you to every client, partner, colleague, and supporter who has been part of the journey so far.
➕ Special thanks to Mika Levälampi for letting me to see my work through his eyes.

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Production: Three Pod Studio⁠
Photography: Reka Peurala
Retouching: Reka Peurala
AD & Styling: Reka Peurala

Created by a human.

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03/03/2026

Fantastic news! ✨ Congratulations to Penttilän Tila AITOO and for the fantastic achivement! And what an honour to see my photo illustrating the announcement of Euroopan komissio Suomessa - Europeiska kommissionen i Finland ! 📸🙌

Aitoo perunarieska on saanut EU:n suojatun maantieteellisen merkinnän

Hakemus perustui Aitoo perunarieskan erikoislaatuun ja sen valmistamisessa tarvittavaan tietotaitoon sekä maineeseen. Aitoo perunarieskan maantieteellisen alueen muodostavat Pirkanmaa ja Kanta-Häme.

”Aitoo perunarieska” on erikoislaatuinen leipomotuote, koska sen valmistuksessa ei käytetä lisättyä vettä, hiivaa, kananmunia ja maitotuotteita. Lisäksi tuote poikkeaa kaikista muista Suomessa valmistettavista rieskoista tuotantotapansa, rakenteensa ja makunsa puolesta.

”Aitoo perunarieska” tunnetaan erityisesti siitä, että siinä raaka-aineena käytetyt perunat keitetään ja survotaan kuorineen ilman lisättyä vettä. Tästä aiheutuvat tuotteelle ominaiset aistinvaraiset ominaisuudet, kuten aito perunainen maku ja pilkullinen perunankuorijakeista johtuva väritys. Koostumus on purutuntumaltaan tiivis, koska rieskaa ei ole nostatettu hiivalla tai muulla nostatusaineella.

”Aitoo perunarieska” -rieskaa valmistettaessa nesteen määrää säädetään perunaraaka-aineen kulloisten kosteusominaisuuksien mukaan, mikä edellyttää tietotaitoa ja osaamista, jotta rieskataikinasta tulee aina tasalaatuinen. Perunalajike ei ole oleellinen, vaan taikinaa voidaan muokata tasaisen lopputuloksen aikaansaamiseksi.

Suojatun maantieteellisen merkinnän (SMM) hakijana on Aitoo rieskaleipurit ry.

EU:ssa on yhteensä jo yli 3900 nimisuojattua tuotetta. Nimisuojajärjestelmän tavoitteena on suojata tuotteita vakiintuneen nimen väärinkäytöltä ja huokeammilta väärennöksiltä, m***a myös lisätä tuotteiden tunnettuutta ja lisäarvoa sekä helpottaa niiden markkinointia.

Kuva: Reka Peurala / Three Pod Studio. Kuvan oikeudet omistaa Penttilän tila.

13/02/2026

𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞. 🩷🖤
Playful in shape, bold in spirit — and captured to stand out at first sight.

💘 These Salty Loves scenes feel made for Valentine’s Day, yet remain strong and vibrant enough to live well beyond the season.

🔍 A cohesive visual collection where colour, vibrancy, and concept stay consistent across every touchpoint — from website and social media to in-store presence, including print roll-ups.

🖤 Because strong visuals should work just as hard offline as they do on screen.

📸 4: Namitupa’s website (screenshot)
📸 5: Namitupa’s print roll-up (provided by the brand)

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Client: Namitupa (not sponsored)
Production: Three Pod Studio⁠
Photography: Reka Peurala
Retouching: Reka Peurala
AD & Food Styling: Reka Peurala

Created by a human.

All rights reserved © Reka Peurala ⁠
https://www.threepodstudio.com/⁠

❌ No use/alter/share/repost/train AI without permission! ❌



10/12/2025

Annuncement 🥁
https://www.instagram.com/p/DSCppjWjKjc/?igsh=MWF4ZjVoOGQ0ZXd5MQ==

05/12/2025

*Ad • PR event / *Mainos • PR-tilaisuus 🎄 Fazer

Join Reka for a first taste of Fazer’s Christmas novelties, where tradition meets new flavours and festive magic begins long before December.

➡️ https://www.threepodstudio.com/blog/tasting-christmas-novelties-at-fazer/

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✍️ Hi there, I'm Reka, and besides creating award-winning food imagery, you’ll also find me among the few food writers in Finland (perhaps the only one) who cover culinary stories and PR events in English.

🗞️ This post is not a promotion, but an informative, journalistic coverage of a PR event — written with editorial and reportage intent. I’m a member of Ruokatoimittajat ry (Finnish Food Writers' Association) and attended this event as a food writer, not as an influencer.

All rights reserved © Reka Csulak, Three Pod Studio
https://www.threepodstudio.com/

Join Reka for a first taste of Fazer’s Christmas novelties, where tradition meets new flavours and festive magic begins long before December.