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


  • The Holy Art

    The Holy Art

    Upcoming art exhibition in New York in March 2025 at The Holy Art Gallery featuring one of my images.

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  • 2 Hours in Edava: Exploring Kerala’s Hidden Gems

    2 Hours in Edava: Exploring Kerala’s Hidden Gems

    A travel, and surf, guide to Kovalam and Edava in Kerala, India where I’ve spent a lot of time doing yoga, enjoying Ayurvedic treatments, swimming and photographing surfing. Of course I’ve enjoyed great south indian cuisine too.

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  • Happy Hearts

    Happy Hearts

    My new collection of products, just in time for Valentines, inspired by my visit to the house full of hearts in Sagres, Portugal. A photo is never too old, and you never know when it will inspire you to do something else with it.

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  • Sharpness is overrated pt. 2 – Roosevelt Island, The Lower East Side & Manhattan

    Sharpness is overrated pt. 2 – Roosevelt Island, The Lower East Side & Manhattan

    Travel guide for an unusual New York experience going on the ferry from Wall Street to Roosevelt Island, and then heading to Manhattan on a tramway. Also, a summary of the relevance of blurry photos and Lower East Side of Manhattan. And of course, the importance of music especially rap.

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  • Humans, and how we communicate

    Humans, and how we communicate

    My contribution to Life Framers contest “Humans” with a series of photos from Sagres, Portugal. And a reflection of how we humans communicate with each other.

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  • The firefighters in India drive Royal Enfields

    The firefighters in India drive Royal Enfields

    While traveling India I’ve seen, and experienced, many amazing things. And some of those moments I’ve captured with my camera. Like this photo taken during Shigmo Festival in Goa which I’ve submitted to Life Framers photography contest Colors.

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