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

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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


  • Sagres

    Sagres

    I’ve been traveling again. From Stockholm to Norrbotten, to Sagres in Algarve, Portugal and then back to Norrbotten again. My personal guide and reflections to what I liked to do in Sagres illustrated with my photos, and of course, surfing and cats.

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  • Desert Point, Lombok

    Desert Point, Lombok

    A story about an amazing morning ride in a Indonesian fishing boat along the Lombok coastline to get to Desert Point surf spot, and what I saw on the way. Also, how photographing affects me and what motivates me to travel to different places.

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  • I got nominated!

    I got nominated!

    My contribution to International Photo Awards that got noticed and nominated. My thoughts, and some tips, about the nomination now that the contest is over, and I’ve let it all sink in that I was among the finalists.

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  • It’s alive!

    It’s alive!

    I’ve finally gotten to set up my web shop on Shopify, starting small with three products but will be adding, and removing the store.

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  • I’ve visited places where only music used to take me

    I’ve visited places where only music used to take me

    A summary of what I’m doing and a realisation of how much time it takes to set up a photography business, like keeping up on social media, entering competitions and trying to get noticed. And, a declaration of love to the city of London.

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  • I think I’ve figured it out

    I think I’ve figured it out

    Reflections about my travels and photography during the pandemic. And if, and why, I might have PTSD and life in general. Also, photos to two photo exhibitions.

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