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

Fluidity

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


  • You can’t always get what you want, you get what you need

    You can’t always get what you want, you get what you need

    A summary of what I’ve been up to here my first week in Bali when returning after two years. And of course, some photos, from my iPhone this time.

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  • Fluidity

    Fluidity

    Summarizing my time in the Maldives as I’m sitting in the airport getting ready to continue my travels. Illustrated by photos from RedBull Skatepark in Huluhmale, the Maldives.

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  • Who would have thought

    Who would have thought

    Reflections about what home is, my travels, photos I’ve taken in the Indian Ocean and such.

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  • Seeing things from a different perspective

    Seeing things from a different perspective

    A reflection about how I work as a photographer and how I enjoy seeing things from a diferent perspective. How my restlessness is both good for my photography but sometimes might not be so good for myself. Illustrated with photos of surfing here in Hiriketiya and Mirissa.

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  • Mirissa

    Mirissa

    Mirissa in Sri Lanka. Thoughts about what makes a place feel like home when you travel by yourself. Also, a bit about food and a tiny guide to the surf spots in Mirissa. Yes, all illustrated by surf photos I took this morning.

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  • After photographing snow and trees for 18 months

    After photographing snow and trees for 18 months

    Got into a trishaw and went to another Southern Province Market here in Sri Lanka. Of course I took some photos while also having good food and doing great shopping. Some photos and some reflections and stories about photography, escecially self-doubt when not being able to take the pictures you want.

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