Breathing the Same Air explores the shared human experience through intimate and contemplative portraiture. Nelli Palomäki’s photographic strategy emphasizes close observation and subtle emotional connection, capturing the quiet presence of her subjects in everyday settings.

The images convey themes of coexistence and empathy, highlighting how diverse individuals inhabit the same environment and atmosphere. Palomäki’s work invites the viewer to consider the unseen bonds formed through proximity and shared space.

Published in 2013, this 128-page book presents a focused visual meditation on human relationships and the nuances of social interaction.