Category: photographer

• Silver winner in The Budapest Photo Awards

  

  My surf and beach life photos from Mazatlén, Mexico got a silver award in the category Lifestyle & People in The Budapest Photo Awards this year.

  Helena And The Sea

  29 October, 2025

  Budapest photo awards, colour, fishing, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, life, Mexico, nature, people, photo contests, photographer, photography, travel photography, water

  Budapest photo awards, destination photography, lifestyle photography, mazatlan, mexi log fest, movement, people photography, photo contests, seascape, silver winner, surf photographer, travels

• Mexi Log Fest in Mazatlán

  

  A travel gudie to Mazatlán, Mexico and to Mexi Log Fest where i photographed longboard surfing. There’s also some tips about surf photography and destination photography that I’ve learned during my travels.

  Helena And The Sea

  21 September, 2025

  colour, feminism, fishing boats, helenaandthesea, mermaids, Mexico, photography tips, surf photographer, surfguide, surfing, Text, travel photography, travelblog, travelblogger, water, water photography

  adventure, beach, blog, mazatlan, mexi log fest, Mexico, seascape, sportsphotography, surfing, surfing mexico, travel, travels, waterphotography

• Planket 2025 – Photo exhibition in Stockholm

  

  An interview with me regarding my photography and how it’s developed through the years. What my inspirations are and what skills I hope to develop. This because I’m taking part in a big group exhibition in Stockholm called Planket 2025, on the weekend of 16-17 of August.

  Helena And The Sea

  13 August, 2025

  amed bali, animals, colour, Ericeira, fashion, fish, fishing boats, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, photography exhibition, seascape, smiles, water photography

  Art, blog, nature, photography, pictures, seascape, sportsphotography, surf photography, travel, travels, underwater photography, waterphotography

• Budapest International Foto Awards 2025

  

  Surf photos from the longboard surfing contest MexiLogFest taking place in Mazatlán, Mexico. The photos feature some of the best long board surfers in the world and I’ve submitted the photos to the contest Budapest International Foto Awards

  Helena And The Sea

  7 July, 2025

  animals, fish, helenaandthesea, mermaids, movement, photo contests, surf photographer, surfguide, surfing, water photography

  blog, Budapest International Foto Awards, nature, photo contest, photography, surf photography, surfing, travel, travels, waterphotography, writing

• Plataniás, Crete, Greece

  

  Plataniás on the island of Crete in Greece where I’ve spent some time lately, swimming and meeting nice cats. And I visited the place before too, photographing surfing.

  Helena And The Sea

  28 May, 2025

  animals, cats, chania, crete, everyday life, greece, Inspiration, life, nature, seascape, self care, surfing, Text, travelblogger, water photography

  beach, blog, cats, crete, europe, greece, nature, seascape, sportsphotography, surfing, travel, travels, waterphotography

• 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.

  Helena And The Sea

  22 February, 2025

  colour, fishing, fishing boats, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, india, india surf guide, photo contests, sportsphotography, surf photographer, surfguide, Text, travelblogger, water photography

  adventure, asia, beach, blog, History, India, india surfing, india travels, movement, pictures, seascape, sportsphotography, travel, travels, waterphotography

• Amed – a hidden gem undiscovered by many tourists in, and outside of, Bali

  

  Amed in East Bali is my favourite place to visit in Bali, and it’s the best spot for swimming, diving and snorkeling. Here is my guide to the East of Bali, places, sights and useful information.

  helenam

  18 May, 2024

  amed bali, Bali, balinese culture, Canggu, canon, echo beach, fishing boats, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, Indonesia, Inspiration, landscape photography, mermaids, photography, temples of bali, Text, travel guide, water photography

  amed, amed east bali, bali, blog, pictures, temples of bali, tirta gangga, travel, travels

• Maldives on a budget

  

  Explore the stunning Maldives on a budget with insider tips on affordable travel, local experiences, and budget-friendly activities. Uncover the beauty of turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and vibrant marine life without breaking the bank.

  helenam

  20 February, 2024

  animals, city guide, colour, everyday life, fish, helenaandthesea, hulhumale, iPhone photography, maldives, mermaids, portraits, redbull, skateboarding, surf photographer, surfguide, Text, the maldives, travel guide, travelblog, underwater photography, water photography, womens rights

  blog, budget friendly travel, budget travel, snorkeling, the maldives, travel blog, travel guide, travels, underwater photography, water photographer, water photography

• Scandinavian Winter Swimming Championships 2024

  

  Water sports photography in the north of Sweden at Scandinavian Winter Swimming Championships 2024 in Skellefteå. Such an amazing event when the sun was out and it was -25 degrees celsius and the water was literally freezing.

  helenam

  13 February, 2024

  arctic, city guide, colour, event photography, helenaandthesea, Inspiration, landscape photography, Lapland, photography, sport, Text, the arctic circle, travel guide, travelblog, water photography

  bay of Bothnia, norrland, Scandinavian Winter Swimming Championships 2024, Skellefteå, sports photography, travels, västerbotten, water photography, waterphotography, winter activity, winter swimming, winterwonderland

• Finally, I’ve got a logo!

  

  Just sharing great my experience of getting a new logo from Fiverr and a very talented designer called Afia from Bangladesh.

  helenam

  16 July, 2023

  Art, colour, fish, helenaandthesea, Inspiration, mermaids, photography, printshop, surf photographer, underwater photography, water photography

  blog, logo, logo design, mermaids, travels, waterphotography