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Famous Disabled Photographers

October 15, 2024

“Photography for disabled individuals brings additional considerations unique to the nature of the disability. There may be issues with vision, dexterity, strength, stability, or limb differences. Each will lead the aspiring photographer to seek solutions, either through creative techniques or choosing camera equipment best able to accommodate unique needs.” [1] However, “disability should never be a barrier to image making. Disability can strike at any time, but it doesn’t mean the end of photographic aspirations.” [2] Below we will read some inspiring disabled photographers’ histories:

Resources

[1] https://worldonwheelsblog.com/blog/photography-for-disabled-individuals/

[2] https://amateurphotographer.com/technique/interviews/disabled-photographers-society-supporting-all-photographers/

[3] https://www.creativelivesinprogress.com/article/nolan-ryan-trowe

[4] https://www.nolanryantrowe.com/about

[5] https://spanmag.com/activism-through-a-camera/

[6] https://lenscratch.com/2022/04/aurora-berge

[7] https://auroraberger.com/about

[8] https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/sep/09/defying-expectations-amazing-paralympic-photographers-with-disabilities

[9] https://ablemagazine.co.uk/my-story-ian-rice-photographer/

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