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
Instagram launches 'Teen Accounts' to combat sextortion of teenage users
By Leonie Helm published
Meta has said the new measures to keep teenagers safe on their platforms will be "guided by parents"
Prince: Icon - the most significant collection of Prince images ever assembled by top photographers
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS This beautifully curated book is the most significant collection of Prince images every assembled by top photographers
A documentary about an otter takes the gold at the Panda Awards as part of Wildscreen Festival
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS ‘Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story’ wins the Golden Panda award for its excellent storytelling
The first rule of shooting with a gimbal is not to fall over: "If it's you or the kit, chuck the kit" says pro
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Veteran wildlife cameraman Gavin Thurston and wildlife filmmaker Libby Penman speak at Wildscreen Festival
After a week of workshops, screenings and the Panda Awards, Wildscreen Festival 2024 wraps up today
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Here's everything that went down at the 42nd Wildscreen Festival, celebrating the best in wildlife filmmaking – including the coveted Panda Awards
New AI trend on social media sees AI-generated Russian women selling their wares with a distinctly pro-China message
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS It is unclear whether the avatars are intended to have an ideological motive or are simply a sales technique
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
Norwegian start-up gets $8.7 million investment to reinvent the camera – it just won't say how
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS "Think of the bullet time scene in The Matrix, where the actor was surrounded by multiple cameras," said the CEO
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
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