Other challenges I face include trouble keeping my camera steady while managing its weight and diculty positioning myself to get the “perfect” angle. There are ways to work around these, I just need to gure out what’s best for me.

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2. North Beach, Maryland, is one of my favorite places to go in the
summer. My son and I often go there with friends. (Photo by Jill
Price)
Other challenges I face include trouble
keeping my camera steady while managing its
weight and di culty positioning myself to get
the “perfect” angle. There are ways to work
around these, I just need to gure out what’s
best for me.
In a Visual Wilderness newsletter article,
wildlife photographer Gaurav Mittal shares
helpful advice on ways to make photography
easier and more accessible. I like his idea of
using a cell phone in place of a DSLR. Some
of the newer phones have cameras that can
take photos comparable to DSLR quality. Even
if I use my cell phone, I can still enhace my
photos through editing software such as
Lightroom and Photoshop, or through free
photo editing apps like Snapseed (available
on both iOS and Android).
Mital suggests taking pictures in a backyard
or wherever else feels comfortable so
photographers can work at their own pace
and use whatever supports necessary to
success — for instance, sitting on a chair
rather than standing on uneven grass when

3. taking photos of birds and garden owers. He
also reminds disabled photographers to ask
for assistance when needed, which is a skill
I’m still working on.
There are groups where disabled
photographers can nd support and
resources, such as the U.K.’s Disabled
Photographers Society and Photographers
with Disabilities. I could not nd a group near
me, so maybe I’ll need to start one.
First, though, I need to decide whether I want
to upgrade to a phone with a higher quality
camera or continue looking for a lightweight
DSLR. I will need to gure out and practice
workarounds for the photography challenges
that CMT presents. I love capturing both
special and everyday moments, so I’m
determined to push through my barriers.
“Photography is the story I fail to put into
words,” said photographer Destin Sparks.
Time to go out and capture some stories!
Do you have any photography tips for people
with disabilities? Share in the comments
below!
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Recently, I joined a photography group for
moms, and with them, I’ve been learning new
techniques to feed my passion. However,
there are times that I nd these techniques
di cult due to Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT).
My hands sometimes shake which makes the
photo blurry, or I hit the shutter too soon or
too late. Those are the times I am thankful for
digital cameras and the ability to delete poor-
quality photos rather than waste lm.
Still, even without the lm, some cameras are
too heavy for me to hold while also gripping
my cane. It’s a struggle to nd a DLSR camera
that’s lightweight while also tting my other
needs. The Disabled Living Foundation offers
suggestions for camera needs that people
with disabilities should look out for. If
someone has reduced hand function, they
should consider how easily reached the
controls are. If struggling with eyesight, one
should seek a camera that has a large screen.
The foundation also says to make a list of
camera features most appropriate for one’s
style of photography. For example, since I
tend to do mostly landscape and everyday
photography, I do not need a very high shutter
speed.
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