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

A "horrifying" experience – singer Chappell Roan explains why she shouted at a photographer at the MTV VMA's
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS The singer shed light on how overwhelming red carpets can be, and shouting photographers don't help

Letter claiming photographers are being pushed out of Harris campaign signed by six major news organizations
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS The Kamala Harris presidential campaign has been accused of wrongfully restricting photographers access and coverage

Take a look at the picturesque Swiss town turned into a giant photography gallery this September
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Over 50 photographers from 22 countries take over the town of Vevey, in Switzerland for this immersive exhibition

Roaring Lion found - iconic Winston Churchill portrait stolen in Canada discovered in Italy two years later
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS The stolen Winston Churchill portrait was taken by the Canadian-Armenian photographer Yousef Karsh in 1941

Stunning winning images from Ocean Photographer of the Year competition 2024 just revealed
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS An incredible photograph of a rare Bryde's whale about to devour a bait ball has won Ocean Photographer of the Year

Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 winner eclipses all others!
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS The winners include far away galaxies, supernovas, aurora, the surface of the moon, as well as other stunning astral images

People are taking flat lay photographs of their valuables in airport security trays – and its egotistical time wasting at best
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS This new trend has prompted the US Transport Security Administration to raise concerns about "delays"

Camera traps capture rare northern hairy-nosed wombat taking a violent disliking to an echidna in Australia
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS The number of critically endangered wombats fell to just 35 in the 1990s, and thanks to efforts like camera traps, they're back

Famous food photography competition opens entries for its 2025 edition
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Previously called the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year, the World Food Photography Awards is now open for entries

Who is Piyush Pratik? Apple's product manager behind the iPhone 16's Camera Control button
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS So often the famous money takes all the credit for the hard work at a product launch, not this time

Recruiters are almost twice as likely to choose a resume with an AI generated headshot (but only if they don't know)
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS 66% of recruiters said they would be put off on finding out that a candidate had used AI to create their headshot photo

57 nations sign first legally-binding AI agreement - but China abstains
By Leonie Helm published
News 57 countries including the UK, US, Australia, Canada, Israel, Argentina and Japan are all involved in the safety regulations

Astronaut Matthew Dominick shares his favorite photographs he’s taken from space in first-ever astronaut interview from the ISS cupola
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS "We're going 17,500 mph making a lap around the Earth every 90 minutes," said Matthew Dominick from the ISS

Journalists in Venezuela use AI avatars to avoid being arrested for criticizing President Maduro
By Leonie Helm published
News Since the controversial election on July 28, news outlets are utilizing AI to protect their journalists reporting on the regime

Prix de la Photographie Paris 'State of the World' announces curated selection of powerful images from around the world
By Leonie Helm published
News Categories include: Press, Fine Art, Books, Nature, Architecture, Portraiture, and Advertising

AI can now replicate the human brain to solve the 'cocktail party problem' – and it has led to criminal convictions
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS The human brain can single out noises in a busy room, but technology can't, which makes using recordings as proof tricky

From Planet to Plate – The third edition of Yeast Photo Festival reflects on global food consumption
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS This edition of the competition aims to reconnect people with their food, and understand the impact of our consumption

Only 7.41 million cameras will be sold this year – an 82% plummet since 2014
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS July saw the most cameras sold this year, but sales for 2024 will be just 18% of what they were in 2014

The finalists have been announced for the Association of Photographers’ (AOP) Martin Evening Excellence Award in Digital Retouching
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS A truly modern award, the winner will have excelled at digital retouching either a still or moving image

Flaming drums! Flying guitars! The nominations for the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards are MUST SEE
By Leonie Helm published
News The nominations are in for the Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards – and they're absolutely must-see

The Carmignac Photojournalism Award 14th Edition – 'No Woman's Land – An Intimate Look into the Battle for Women's Rights in Afghanistan'
By Leonie Helm published
News The winning project documented the experiences of woman living under the Taliban since they retook power in 2021

Think Pink: The photography competition helping to fight breast cancer is now open for entries
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Collaborating with DivePhotoGuide, Think Pink photo contest aims to use your pink themed photos to fight breast cancer

Only a week left to apply for the Fujifilm's GFX Challenge Grant Program
By Leonie Helm published
News There are 15 places available for candidates to win one of the two prestigious grant awards
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