ABOUT HELENA

Hi!

I’m an Architecture and Adventure Photographer, in love with where architecture meets the wild.

Spain and Taiwan are where my roots are. Iceland is where I call home.

My work explores what I call ‘Architecture in Action’: a way of seeing buildings not as static objects, but as places shaped by weather, landscape, light, and human presence. I look for the tension between structure and nature, permanence and movement, shelter and exposure.

My background began in architecture: after graduating from architecture school in Madrid, I spent several years working in Spain and UK. There I was the in-house photographer for Ström Architects, documenting their internationally recognised projects Barcelona House and Meadow House. That experience gave me a deep respect for the design process – and a commitment to photographing architecture with accuracy and sensitivity.

Today based in Iceland, I work independently with architects, hotels, and brands who want images that feel alive. My assignments have taken me from volcanic fields in Iceland to coastal homes, mountain cabins, and contemporary interiors across Europe. Whether I’m shooting a hotel in the snow or a dream home at blue hour, I aim to communicate the lived experience of a place: its mood, its gravitational pull.

I feel grateful that my photographs have been published in leading design and travel publications, featured on international magazines, and recognised by global awards. Yet what drives me most is the challenge of distilling a place into a single frame – one that invites the viewer to pause, and be truly present.

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WHAT CLIENTS SAY

“I highly recommend working with Helena. Her professionalism, creative approach, and ability to deliver high-quality photos promptly make them an exceptional partner for any project. Looking forward to next projects for Umi Hotel.”

– Umi Hotel, Iceland

“The session with Helena was better than I could’ve expected. Her sensitivity comes through in the photos. But also in the photoshoot prep. She’s thoughtful, precise, and generous.”

– Claudia Ayuso. Influencer partnership during photoshoot for The Bide Cabin, UK

“Very responsive and nice to work with :)”

– Rebekka Pétursdóttir, founder of Former Arkitektar, Iceland

“Helena has been an absolute pleasure to work with. We have collaborated with her on shoots for several locations, and every experience has been seamless from start to finish.
She is professional, well-prepared, and easy to work with. She has a great eye for architectural photography and the atmosphere around it in a way that reflects the feeling of a place.

Beyond her work as a photographer (her work speaks for itself), Helena is a wonderful person to collaborate with. She is someone we love working with and trust with both of our brands. We are always happy when we get the chance to work together and can warmly recommend her.”

– Sofie Tryggedsson, ÖÖD Hekla Horizon, Iceland