Contemporary business portraits from Merenwijk (Leiden). Leonie applies her artistic eye to create authentic, professional profile photos and employee portraits.
As a contemporary portrait photographer and visual artist, Leonie van der Helm translates corporate identity into powerful, honest business portraits. From her studio in Merenwijk (Leiden) she works with professionals and teams who want more than a standard corporate photo: images with character that convey personality and professional presence. Leonie combines years of artistic practice with a careful portrait tradition. Her work explores the human body and emotional layers — a background she brings to corporate assignments to capture depth and authenticity. The result is business portraits that are not only neat and professional but also personal and distinctive; ideal for LinkedIn profiles, personal branding and internal communications. Approach: every project starts with a no-obligation consultation in which Leonie listens to the message and image the client wants to convey. During the session she creates a relaxed, trustworthy atmosphere: no forced poses, but calm direction that helps subjects show themselves. Sessions are suitable for individual profile photos as well as employee photography where cohesion and diversity within a team are visually translated. What sets Leonie apart is her artistic sensitivity — she looks beyond the surface and seeks subtle gestures and expressions that make a professional portrait memorable. Where desired, she can also supply high-quality prints and limited-edition pieces for office spaces; her experience with printing and material choices ensures a high-end presentation. For clients in Leiden and the surrounding area, Leonie offers a flexible and personal approach: clear communication beforehand, respect for professional schedules and attention to consistency when multiple portraits need to be produced. She is also available for tailored photography lessons if an organization wants to strengthen internal skills. In short: if you are looking for corporate photography from Merenwijk with an artistic touch and a portrait photographer who values depth, Leonie delivers images that combine professionalism and humanity.