Joe Helm started photographing youth sporting events back in 1991, and in the past few years has earned the reputation as one of country's premiere children and sports photographers. His work in cheer and dance however, has made him one of the most requested action photographers in the world. Referrals come from International Competition Companies such as American Cheerpower, COA, Cheersport, UCA, UDA, Starpower and Nexstar. He also uses his portrait skills in the gym and dance studios throughout the state of Florida and soon reaching into the southern states to prove that pet photographers have no business trying to photograph cheerleaders and dancers. The same tenacity and precision that goes into capturing 100+ images in a 2 and a half minute cheer competition goes into photographing an entire gym or dance studio. Whether it be a custom backdrop that is painted just for your gym or studio or greenscreen technology, we strive to present your kids, your parents, and your organization with the best portraits available.

He only photographs sporting events that he knows and has a passion for. Martial arts studios welcome the knowledge of a photographer that uses his weapons training and Tae Kwon Do to capture kicks, punches and jumps at the precise moment. Little Leagues enjoy the experience he obtained through Sports Florida Photography as his first photography job back in 1991. The custom graphic design work for every team is a tribute to the 10 years of art school and training in multimedia graphic design and photography. Skateparks also trust a photographer not to endanger their participants when they hire a photographer that has rode BMX Freestyle since the mid 1980's and is well published for their current magazines.

Joe is a member of Canon Professional Services which is exclusive to established published photographers held with the highest of standards. A member of Universal Event Photography's national cheer and dance action photography team, a position held only by the best photographers in the country, the cheer and dance gyms get to experience working with the same photographer they see on the competition floor at Nationals. He is also the conscientious force behind all your production needs, such as color correction, lab orders, retouching, hand-tinting, and artistic enhancement.

"My goal is to give you a portrait that is not just a picture, but a work of art that tells us who your child is in this stage of his or her life."

Jenna Helm, Manager and Co-owner Jenna joined JHelm Photography permanently as Joe's wife in 2002. She is the inspirational energy behind all your needs. With a background in Fortune 100 customer service, and a flair for design, Jenna is equally at ease discussing pricing plans as with consultations on clothing choices for a session. Jenna, of course is also a proud mother of allstar cheerleaders.

Ryan Kern, Photographer Ryan joined JHelm Photography in 2004, but his cheer and dance photography has been well established since 2001. Also a member of the Universal Event Photography team, his images have been displayed in countless cities throughout the country and is a regular contributor to Inside Cheerleader Magazine. He is an established and decorated photographer assisting on larger shoots nationwide. His attention to lighting, styling and post production is regarded as one of the best in the industry. He is also a Canon Professional Services member.

Dawn Lopez, Production Assistant & Sales Associate Dawn joined the staff in 2005, and is responsible for sales and onsite production assistance. Dawn is also a proud mother of an allstar cheerleader.

Office Hours
Monday through Friday 9 AM to 6 PM
every other Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM
727-243-1712