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

The “crap” you never knew you needed to film the best macro shots from experts at Wildscreen Festival
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS "That’s the cheapest trick to get a smooth shot: two bongo ties,” says camera operator Katie Mayhew

Did you know underwater cinematographers wear diapers on long shoots? Experts share their tips at Bristol Wildscreen Festival
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Bérénice Mathieu talks about "the creative zone" shooting on Blue Planet II – and tips on how to get behind a camera on Blue Planet III

The "Green Oscars" among the highlights of England's Wildscreen Festival, open now
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Now in its 42nd year, Wildscreen brings together storytellers, conservationists and the public to celebrate the natural world

Björk to release photography book of her epic 4-year tour with photos by Santiago Felipe
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Björk: Cornucopia is a photography book that's a feast for the eyes, with sewn sections, fluorescent colors and high-gloss varnish

NASA's Hubble Telescope captures Jupiter's Great Red Spot acting like a "giant stress ball"
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS The Great Red Spot is an anticyclone, "a long lasting area of high pressure on Jupiter creating a persistent storm"

Hong Kong to get thousands of new security cameras – with AI and facial recognition technology
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Despite having one of the lowest global crime rates for a big city, police say the cameras are necessary for reducing crime

Ricoh's acid-proof camera is finally being released this month
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS The newest Ricoh camera can survive an acid attack! Making it great for those who work in healthcare or manufacturing

Nikon partners with the British Journal of Photography for the Female in Focus 2024 award
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS The Female in Focus Award returns for 2024, backed by Nikon – inspired by the shocking statistic that only 1 in 9 photography award winners were women

Did you know that Apple offers free in-person photography classes?
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Learn how to harness the true potential of the iPhone 16 camera technology at an Apple store near you

NASA astronaut photographs Hurricane Milton from space, right before it hits
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS NASA astronaut Matthew Dominik has captured Hurricane Milton from the International Space Station

Politicians distraught over AI image of child and puppy caught in Hurricane Helene
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS An alarming number of social media users have been tricked by an AI image of a non-existent child survivor of Hurricane Helene

ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT to apply for the PhMuseum 2024 Women Photographers Grant
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Entry for the PhMuseum 2024 Women Photographer's Grant costs just £30 and closes on 10/10/2024

Rankin's advertising business files for bankruptcy amid "Tough shift in creative landscape"
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Describing it as a "big shock," Rankin said the bankruptcy was caused by an "unforeseen tax bill"

34-year-old Hubble Telescope does it again - NASA uncovers unusual galaxy using Hubble photography
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS A mysterious galaxy is revealed - "and thanks to Hubble, we have the ability to uncover their secrets," says NASA

Take a look at the iconic winners of the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2024
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Winners at Abbey Road Music Photography Awards include images of Blur, Darren Styles, and Billy Harper

Astrophotographer captures stunning shot of "dramatic" Annular Solar Eclipse
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Josh Dury captured these stunning shots of the incredible rare Annular Solar Eclipse from Easter Island, or Rapa Nui

All the winners of the 39th AOP Awards – photos that will change your view of the world
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Winners Announced for the 39th AOP Awards - celebrating the best of photographic talent

Drones can take beautiful shots - and the winners of the Drone Photo Awards 2024 prove that
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Underwater wonders, the brutality of war, and a skate part are among the 2024 Drone Photo Awards winners

Godox releases the iM30 - a tiny on-camera flash weighing under 3 ounces!
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS The new Godox iM30 has a single-contact hot shoe design with plug and play, fitting most mirrorless and film cameras

Watch what happens when lions steal a hidden camera at Oregon Zoo
By Leonie Helm published
News Staff at the zoo had initially put the cameras in the lion enclosure to show the renowned animal care programme

50 years of Bengali history in the East End of London celebrated in photography archive
By Leonie Helm published
News “This exhibition reveals the power of community history and telling the stories of everyday people," said the curator

Fujifilm launches dedicated Fujifilm Film Simulation website
By Leonie Helm published
News You can see how Fujifilm divides film simulations into two main categories: the 'all-around types' and the 'individualistic types'

Death threats and outrage after trophy hunting was advertised using a conservation photographer's image
By Leonie Helm published
News Conservation photographer "horrified" that her famous photograph of a wolf was used to advertise trophy hunting
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