Surfer and couple next to the ruins in Ericeira, World Surf Reserve, Portugal

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I capture fleeting moments – and emotions – with my camera. Then the moments are saved – and remembered – for the future.

I am a photographer. I’ve received nominations and awards for my photography from IPA, BIFA and WMO. My sports photography have been featured at billboards around the city of Stockholm and my travel photos have been used by various tourist accounts around the world.

I’m a member of Svenska Fotografers Förbund, and I have had my photos exhibited at Kulturhuset in Stockholm and at KvarnKonst in Norrbotten, and Planket 2025 in Stockholm. Canon Nordic has featured one of my photos as a cover photo in their social media.

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“For us, it feels incredibly fun to have the opportunity to buy photographs from such an experienced and professional photographer as Helena Mettavainio. Helena not only captures the sport itself, but also the joy, speed and emotion in the images.”

Cornelia, Sports Coordinator, SweRolling


Latest posts


  • Silver winner in The Budapest Photo Awards

    Silver winner in The Budapest Photo Awards

    My surf and beach life photos from Mazatlén, Mexico got a silver award in the category Lifestyle & People in The Budapest Photo Awards this year.

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  • Mexi Log Fest in Mazatlán

    Mexi Log Fest in Mazatlán

    A travel gudie to Mazatlán, Mexico and to Mexi Log Fest where i photographed longboard surfing. There’s also some tips about surf photography and destination photography that I’ve learned during my travels.

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  • Planket 2025 – Photo exhibition in Stockholm

    Planket 2025 – Photo exhibition in Stockholm

    An interview with me regarding my photography and how it’s developed through the years. What my inspirations are and what skills I hope to develop. This because I’m taking part in a big group exhibition in Stockholm called Planket 2025, on the weekend of 16-17 of August.

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  • Budapest International Foto Awards 2025

    Budapest International Foto Awards 2025

    Surf photos from the longboard surfing contest MexiLogFest taking place in Mazatlán, Mexico. The photos feature some of the best long board surfers in the world and I’ve submitted the photos to the contest Budapest International Foto Awards

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  • Plataniás, Crete, Greece

    Plataniás, Crete, Greece

    Plataniás on the island of Crete in Greece where I’ve spent some time lately, swimming and meeting nice cats. And I visited the place before too, photographing surfing.

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  • Paix – Pax – Peace

    Paix – Pax – Peace

    Paix, pax, peace. Female artists during a performance in Stockholm during Kulturnatten in April 2025. My contribution to The Independent Photographers monthly contest and online magazine.

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