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
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
"Everyone was just buying drugs on the shoot and it was disgraceful… bad behavior beyond belief"
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS "It gave me quite a lot of pleasure when I saw Rankin at 100" says David Loftus, ranked the 65th most influential photographer ever
AI cameras could help identify life threatening infections
By Leonie Helm published
News This could speed up diagnosis, and also prevent the needless prescribing of antibiotics
Photographer captures stunning images of underwater kelp forests in Cape Town using Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
By Leonie Helm published
News Explore the underwater kelp forests of Cape Town with photographer James Lowe and his Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
View from the air – the Drone Photo Awards 2024 nominees announced
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS The beautiful and impactful nominated images from the Drone Photo Awards have been announced in 9 diverse categories
Snap! Following the iPhone, three Android manufacturers add a camera button to new models
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Taking a cue from the iPhone 16, a trio of Android phone manufacturers are adding a camera button to their new handsets
Winners of the Fritz Pölking Prize both focus on the damage to wildlife caused by urbanization
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS This international prize is a special prize of the European Nature Photographer of the Year competition
Atomos devices can now upload directly to Dropbox (and get you a discount, too)
By Leonie Helm, James Artaius published
NEWS Now your Atomos Ninja or Shogun can upload directly to Dropbox – and you can get 40% off Business plans with certain purchases
Weekly Wash: the 5 biggest camera news stories of the week (September 15)
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS While the Apple iPhone 16 launch might have dominated this weeks news, a lot more has been going on
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