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


  • 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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  • Sagres – where Gods meet

    Sagres – where Gods meet

    The fortress of Sagres, Algarve, Portugal and it’s the southern most point of Europe

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  • Spring winter in Norrbotten

    Spring winter in Norrbotten

    Paper mills and snow mobiles. I’m trying to present a more correct image of the north of Sweden which is not only about nature. It’s about the natural resources of Norrbotten and what we do with them.

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  • They’re horses, not ponies

    They’re horses, not ponies

    My meeting with the Icelandic horses during my visit in January and a reflection about using a camera versus using the camera that’s in my phone. Also a bit about the benefits of entering photo contests and the iPhone Photography Awards.

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  • Gran Canaria, you surprised me!

    Gran Canaria, you surprised me!

    My travels along the winding roads in the mountains of Gran Canaria. A bit about landscape photography too and why not a mobile phone is the best option to capture the scenery.

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