Sports, Events & Commercial Photographer | Digital Creator2025-08-31T15:46:47+13:00

Helen Oakes

Since 2007 Iโ€™ve been working as a professional photographer, specialising in SPORTS & EVENTSย and COMMERCIALย photography.

Through my PHOTOGRAPHY section, you can now book tailored packages directly online. Each service offers Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers, while for commercial projects you can choose between a half-day or full-day package โ€” all with clear pricing and instant checkout. Explore my past projects in the PORTFOLIO.

While I love capturing moments behind the camera, Iโ€™m equally passionate about post-processing. Editing is where the real magic happens, and over the years Iโ€™ve developed a distinctive style using my own custom-made PRESETS and TEXTURES. These tools are perfect for photographers, bloggers, and influencers, and are available directly from my STORE.

Beyond photography, I also create DIGITAL BACKDROPS and DIGITAL TEMPLATES. The backdrops are high-resolution, easy-to-use overlays that let creatives build stunning composites without the hassle of scouting locations or setting up large physical backdrops. My templates are fully customisable in Canva, designed for social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.

โ€œYour story deserves to be seen โ€” I help you transform images, build passive income, and create results youโ€™re proud of.โ€

Education is a big part of what I do. Through my COURSES, I help entrepreneurial people transform both their photos and their income. Choose the path that suits you best: EDIT LIKE A PRO, where youโ€™ll master Lightroom and presets to turn flat images into vibrant professional edits, FREEDOM FUND, which guides you through building passive income with simple digital products and proven strategies designed for women in midlife, or the CANVA CRASH COURSE, a step-by-step program that teaches you how to design like a pro and create sellable digital products โ€” even if youโ€™re brand new to Canva.

Youโ€™ll also find free resources on my YOUTUBE and INSTAGRAM, where I share tutorials, tips, and advice on photography, editing, and creating passive income. My BLOG is another space where I share insights on photography, travel, and other passions.

If youโ€™re ready to take your visuals and digital presence to the next level, Iโ€™d love to help. Connect with me through my CONTACT page.

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Photography Packages

Latest Blog Posts

The Real Reason Your Lightroom Presets Never Look the Same Twice

By |February 2nd, 2026|Categories: Ligthroom Editing, Photography|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Lightroom presets often look inconsistent, even on similar photos. Hereโ€™s the real reason presets behave unpredictably and how to prepare your images so presets work the way theyโ€™re meant to.

Stop Using Auto: The Lightroom Habit That Creates Inconsistent Edits

By |February 1st, 2026|Categories: Ligthroom Editing, Photography|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Auto feels like a shortcut in Lightroom, but it often creates inconsistent edits. Hereโ€™s why relying on Auto undermines colour and workflow consistency.

The One Lightroom Slider That Quietly Ruins Your Colours

By |January 31st, 2026|Categories: Ligthroom Editing, Photography|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

If your photos look over edited, one Lightroom slider is often to blame. Hereโ€™s why the saturation slider ruins colours and what to do instead.

Why Your Lightroom Colours Look Wrong Even When Exposure Is Fine

By |January 30th, 2026|Categories: Ligthroom Editing, Photography|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Your exposure can be perfect and your colours still look wrong. Hereโ€™s why Lightroom colours feel off and how to fix them without over editing.

Why Your Lightroom Edits Look Too Dark (And How to Fix Them Without Guessing)

By |January 29th, 2026|Categories: Ligthroom Editing, Photography|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

If your Lightroom edits always look too dark, the issue may not be exposure at all. This beginner-friendly guide explains why it happens and how to fix it cleanly.

Why Are My Photos Always Blurry? 7 Fixes for Sharp Shots

By |October 4th, 2025|Categories: Ligthroom Editing, Photography|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Blurry photos are one of the biggest frustrations for photographers, but they are also one of the easiest problems to fix. This guide shows you why your photos are always blurry and offers seven practical solutions for sharp, professional-looking images.

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