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


  • Batu Bolong, Bali, Indonesia 2022

    Batu Bolong, Bali, Indonesia 2022

    Photos I took of people on the beach, and by the temple, in Batu Bolong, Bali, March 2022. And my thoughts of what differentiates a photograph from a snap. And also, some life advice from Philthy Taylor from Motörhead.

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  • Back where it all started

    Back where it all started

    A summary of how I started photographing surfing now when I’m back where it all began in Bali, Indonesia. Illustrated with surf photos from the other day here in Batu Bolong.

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  • Moose at Midnight

    Moose at Midnight

    Some photos from my drive along Torneå River in Tornedalen last summer. And how homesickness sets in at the same time every year because summer is the best time in the arctic. And this is also where I’m from.

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  • 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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