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
Jared Polin and Canon surprise aspiring photographer with all the kit he needs as part of Fund-A-Photographer project
By Leonie Helm published
News High school graduate Jeff received Canon EOS-1Dx Mark II, and multiple lenses to kick start his career as a photographer
Scientists attach cameras to sea lions for conservation, create "best slow TV ever"
By Leonie Helm published
News Cameras have been mounted to sea lions to monitor their behavior, accidentally creating the "best slow TV ever"
Collar cameras on baboons in South Africa reveal their unbelievably disgusting diet
By Leonie Helm published
News Researchers discovered foraging behavior by the chacma baboons that had previously never been seen
Astronaut uses Nikon Z9 to capture epic aurora photos from International Space Station
By Leonie Helm published
News NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick shares some truly amazing aurora photographs from the ISS, shot with a Nikon Z9
iPhone 16 Pro refocuses on photography with new "camera control button"
By Leonie Helm published
News The iPhone's new function will allow more control over taking photos on the Apple products than ever
Former Associated Press photojournalist on the ground at Kamala Harris rally in Detroit says images are real
By Leonie Helm published
News Trump as accused the large crowds of being AI generated, however Andrew Harnik says they were "big enough"
$700 to fix a camera problem… caused by an official firmware update?
By Leonie Helm published
News Photographer told it will cost almost $700 to fix issues with his Sony FX3 that were allegedly caused by a firmware update
Retro camera parts are "close to handmade" says Fujifilm CEO
By Leonie Helm published
News Some retro camera components are "close to handmade and difficult to mass‐produce" says the CEO of Fujifilm
Hyperspectral Camera reveals the true colors of the Northern Lights
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS The first ever 'hyperspectral' image of the Northern Lights has been published, showing its true colors
Should we be worried? TikTok's parent company just launched an AI rival to Sora
By Leonie Helm published
News A new word-to-video AI technology has been launched by TikTok's parent company, ByteDance. Is it time to worry?
Weekly Wash: the 5 biggest camera news stories of the week (August 11)
By Leonie Helm published
News James Bond-style tech, acid-proof cameras, Canon teases a 35mm classic, and Kodak has been sold (again)
Sony pockets $1.9 billion, as sensor sales soar while PlayStation numbers plummet
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Sony's image sensor profits tripled to $247 million, tipping the group total for the financial quarter to $1.9 billion
Ricoh's new cameras can survive an acid attack! Meet the G900 II and G900SE II
By Leonie Helm published
News The main difference between these two new models and previous models is that they are resistant to certain chemicals
Charity gives disposable cameras to Ukrainian kids to capture their lives in a warzone
By Leonie Helm published
News Disposable cameras given to Ukrainian kids: "The children's ability to find beauty and joy in their surroundings is a testament to their resilience"
From rainforests to grains of sand: FREE immersive timelapse photography exhibit comes to London
By Leonie Helm published
News A free timelapse photography video exhibit opens in London, as LA-based artist Maggie West teams up with Outernet
Astrophotographers prepare for “the best meteor shower of the year” according to NASA
By Leonie Helm published
News The Perseids Meteor Shower is an annual meteor shower that peaks in mid-August, with up to 100 meteors per hour
What exactly is a photo finish? Noah Lyles wins 100m Olympic gold by a chest hair
By Leonie Helm published
News Noah Lyles snatched the gold medal at the 100 meter Olympic sprint in the most incredible photo finish
Rangers in Tanzania are using camera traps to tackle illegal bushmeat trade
By Leonie Helm published
News Rangers are getting training in camera traps in Katavi National Park, Tanzania, to help tackle the illegal bushmeat trade
Can scientists capture the first images of dark matter with this camera trap-like device?
By Leonie Helm published
News If the device is successful, it will capture a "one in a million" image of dark matter according to physicist Ashutosh Kotwal
New 61MP full-frame astrophotography cameras with Sony sensors now available
By Leonie Helm published
News The latest 61MP full-frame astrophotography cameras boast Sony CMOS sensors and solid state cooling systems
Blessings from Mousganistan – Mous Lamrabat's colorful and raw photo exhibition at Foam is now available to own as a book
By Leonie Helm published
News “What Mousganistan is, is a big construction of bridges,” he said to CNN, “I would love to keep doing that
What's going on with Apple's AI?
By Leonie Helm published
News 'Apple Intelligence' has been plagued with delays and issues with regulation, despite its pledge to make AI safer
Florida's beauty and biodiversity is captured in a photography contest focused on conservation
By Leonie Helm published
News Take a look at these stunning images embodying the smells, sights, and feelings of the height of summer
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