Leonie Helm
After graduating from Cardiff University with an Master's Degree in Journalism, Media and Communications Leonie developed a love of photography after taking a year out to travel around the world.
While visiting countries such as Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh and Ukraine with her trusty Nikon, Leonie learned how to capture the beauty of these inspiring places, and her photography has accompanied her various freelance travel features.
As well as travel photography Leonie also has a passion for wildlife photography both in the UK and abroad.
Latest articles by Leonie Helm
Nikon Z9 takes Donald Trump's official portrait as Kamala Harris' "landmark" photographer quits the White House
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Progressive White House photographer Polly Irungu concludes her tenure as Donald Trump signs waves of transgressive executive orders
A captive tiger blinded by tourists' camera flashes forced to have eyes removed and eyelids sewn shut
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Firmin was rescued from an unethical Spanish zoo after a lifetime of being used for entertainment
Teenage photographer who died of cancer - and who inspired the Princess of Wales - has her images auctioned off for charity
By Leonie Helm published
news Liz Hatton died in November aged 17, but not before she inspired many with her resilience and beautiful photography
NASA astronaut Don Pettit shows us how to change a Nikon Z9 lens in zero gravity aboard the International Space Station
By Leonie Helm published
Don Pettit, 69, is known for his stunning astrophotography aboard the International Space Station
Adobe donates US$1 million to help people in the wake of “heart breaking” destruction from LA wildfires – as insurers refuse to pay out
By Leonie Helm published
It's estimated that the LA wildfires could be the costliest wildfire event in California in terms of insured losses – potentially exceeding $20 billion
Researchers 3D print a fully working microscope in 3 hours, costing $60 – complete with lenses, camera and Raspberry Pi
By Leonie Helm published
“It’s not just enabling, it’s empowering,” says Professor Gail McConnell at the University of Strathclyde
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope creates largest photomosaic ever made of "train wreck" Andromeda galaxy with over 2.5 billion pixels
By Leonie Helm published
It took 10 years, 1,000 Hubble orbits, and required over 600 overlapping images
Nikon shows off its new technology inspired by shark skin
By Leonie Helm published
The technology will mainly be used in aviation, and could help reduce fuel costs by tens of millions of dollars
UK government faces major backlash from creative industries against its plan to “turbocharge” AI across the country
By Leonie Helm published
The Creative Rights in AI Coalition has been formed by over 50 organizations representing the creative industries to safeguard copyright
Apple suspends its controversial AI news service after proving that even tech giants can't control the bots
By Leonie Helm published
The news service pushed out factually inaccurate news headlines, spreading misinformation to the masses
Big tech companies have voted to become more sexist and racist in anticipation of Donald Trump’s second presidency – but Apple is resisting
By Leonie Helm published
Meta and Amazon have reduced their Diversity, Equity and and Inclusion policies after pressure from the NCPPR
Influencers are happily trampling Lapland's wilderness to photograph a decaying old boat
By Leonie Helm published
Social media influencers have been flocking to Tshahkajärvi lake to take exactly the same photograph, with not a thought for their surroundings
Last chance to celebrate haute cuisine and enter the World Food Photography Awards 2025
By Leonie Helm published
news Amateur and professional photographers are invited to celebrate the wonder of food photography
Meteorite crashing to Earth can be heard for the first time ever because of a Ring camera
By Leonie Helm published
news The meteorite landed in Prince Edward Island, caught with visual and sound on camera, and narrowly missing the cameras owner
A full fleet of AI cameras and sensors are helping fight against the LA wildfires - but drones are struggling
By Leonie Helm published
News News technology has been deployed for some time now to help tackle natural disasters, but it can't fight climate change
Disposable, self-cleaning, mobile camera successfully used in first-of-its-kind spinal surgery hailed as a "game changer"
By Leonie Helm published
news The camera has reduced spinal patients' exposure to X-rays by 47% and has been successfully used to remove two tumors from its first patient
Photographer Oliviero Toscani, the powerhouse behind the high impact Benetton campaigns, dies at 82
By Leonie Helm published
News "People use technology and Photoshop to fill in what they’re lacking in talent. People are incredibly lazy and spoilt," he said in 2006
Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 open for submissions from around the globe
By Leonie Helm published
Get outside and enter 2025's competition for your chance to win US$12,000 in prize money
Global body camera market to boom as demand for justice and police culpability continues to grow
By Leonie Helm published
As growing pressure on police forces to take responsibility for brutality and homicide grows, body worn cameras are becoming the norm
Johnny Depp warns against AI deepfake images and videos of his likeness scamming fans on social media
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS The practice is becoming more and more common, and legislation has yet to keep up with the AI behind it
“We are committed to protecting user data” says Apple as it pays out US$95 million for privacy breaches
By Leonie Helm published
Despite apparently denying the charges, Apple has agreed to the $95 million payout – with each victim eligible for $20 each
Insta360 puts viewers in the mud by becoming the official sponsor of the SuperMotorcross World Championship
By Leonie Helm published
The motorcycling race has chosen Insta360 to be its official sponsor and reveal the sport like never before
This viral image from the Paris Olympics won gold at the World Sports Photography Awards 2025
By Leonie Helm published
Jerome Brouillet went viral over the summer for his image of Brazilian surfer, Gabriel Medina, suspended above the water
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