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 has 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 Planket 2025 in Stockholm. Canon Nordic has featured my photos. I’ve photographed sports, travel, weddings and events among other things.

If you want to book a photo shoot, or to buy a piece of my work, I am here for you! Just click the button below and write me a message on the contact form!

“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


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  • Things to do in Lovina, North Bali

    Things to do in Lovina, North Bali

    And my contribution to Life Framers contest – Humans of the World I enjoy visiting temples, but what are temples without people. There has to be someone who keeps the temple grounds clean and also, temples, especially in Bali, are very lively. There are local communities celebrating different holidays and showing respect to the deities.…

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  • Singapore

    Singapore

    What I was up to on my recent visit to Singapore, views ot the city from Marina Bay Sands observation deck and my visit to The Botanical Gardens. Also, some photography tips.

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  • Green is a calming color

    Green is a calming color

    The calming effect of the color green and my apple tree that grows, and bears fruit, up in the north of Sweden close to The Arctic Circle.

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  • Bubbles

    Bubbles

    A short reflection of my life at the moment. Illustrated with a photo I took while visiting Bali at the end of the Covid pandemic. When I was swimming with my camera in an amazing pool in Ubud.

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  • Sagres, Algarve, Portugal

    Sagres, Algarve, Portugal

    My recent trip to Sagres, Algarve, Portugal and what I was up to and why I love Sagres – Where Gods Meet – so much. Surfing, swimming, dramatic views, and of course, cats.

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