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

Helen Oakes

Since 2007 I’ve been working as a professional photographer, specialising in SPORTS & EVENTS and COMMERCIAL 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 — all with clear pricing and instant checkout. Explore my past projects in the PORTFOLIO.

While I love capturing moments behind the camera, I’m equally passionate about post-processing. Editing is where the real magic happens, and over the years I’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.

“Your story deserves to be seen — I help you transform images, build passive income, and create results you’re proud of.”

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 you’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 — even if you’re brand new to Canva.

You’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 you’re ready to take your visuals and digital presence to the next level, I’d love to help. Connect with me through my CONTACT page.

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Latest Blog Posts

6 Proven Ways to Boost your Motivation

By |September 1st, 2021|Categories: Motivational|Tags: , , , , , , |

How do we maintain motivation to keep us focused and aiming towards our goals or dreams? You know what you want but you have to figure out a way to get there.

Tips to Help You Take Stunning Landscape Photos

By |September 1st, 2021|Categories: Tips & Advice|Tags: , , , , , , |

Hundreds of limestone boulders are what will greet you when you arrive at Castle Hill which is located State Highway 73 and between Darfield and Arthur's Pass

West Coast Wanderlust

By |September 1st, 2021|Categories: Tips & Advice|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

The West Coast has so much to offer, rugged coastline, crashing waves, small towns and beautiful scenery. When I travel I tend to take my SONY A6000.

A Beginner’s Photography Guide to Taking Industrial Port Photos

By |September 1st, 2021|Categories: Tips & Advice|Tags: , , , , , , |

Industrial areas are interesting places to create amazing photography. Ports, factories, coal yards and manufacturing plants are the best places to visit when you want to take industrial shots.

5 Sunset Tips to Help You Get Magic Photos with Limited Gear

By |September 1st, 2021|Categories: Tips & Advice|Tags: , , , , , , |

Whenever you are faced with the opportunity of getting a beautiful sunset, don't think you can't take a shot. Make do with what you have on hand and improvise.

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