BIOGRAPHY
British-Belgian historical researcher Estelle Slegers Helsen (Belgium, 1965) rediscovered her passion for photography after moving to the UK in 2018. For her, photography is a tool to explore the outdoors and immerse herself in the moment by observing scenes and the changing light. Taking photographs is a form of meditation, a practice that clears her mind. She draws influence from the concepts of solitude, transience and time, which shape her visual language to capture woodlands, hills, water and solitary objects.
When not wandering in the open air, Estelle researches archives for projects and articles. As a former journalist, she is fascinated by how stories are told. Estelle interviews people, records their recollections, and edits them, asking about the past, the present, and the future.
Estelle manages cultural projects, including writing applications and obtaining funding, conducting content research, curating projects, and overseeing production and communication. She has a no-nonsense managerial style, an analytical mind, and a hands-on attitude.
As a freelance digital nomad, Estelle is based in Waltham on the Wolds, Leicestershire, UK.
Fine Art Photography Awards 2024/2025 - Nominee in the category Seascape (Series, Amateur)
Personal interests
Reading, cooking, hiking and above all, living a slow and simple life.
Photo © Marc De Clercq