Shifting Perspectives Photographers
Richard Bailey
There are one to two children, on average, born with Down's syndrome every day in
Kayte Brimacombe
Gabriel was born at home after a rapid labour on 6th December 1995. We were so overwhelmed and excited by his arrival that we dismissed as routine the midwife's suggestion that he may have Down's syndrome. After our first magical night with him we followed advice and took him to hospital. He was officially diagnosed. We were devastated but there was more news to come, we were told that Gabriel also had a heart defect. The brutal fact that his life was at risk helped us to put his learning disability into perspective. Down's syndrome no longer seemed such a big deal.
Javier Delgado-Esteban
The images were commissioned by Richard Bailey and were taken specifically with the ethos of 'Shifting Perspectives 2008' in mind.
They are images of my daughter Emily Carmen Delgado Barter. They are a selection of a three day session where Emily can be seen interacting with her siblings and friends as well as being the little mischief that she is. Emily has always been a healthy happy curious and loving little girl who has bought much happiness to our family. This is why I felt that we needed to somehow celebrate and express how truly remarkable people with Down's syndrome are.
Christopher Diedo
Inspired by the people he meets and the places he visits, Christopher, a young man aged 23 with learning difficulties produces powerful, beautifully constructed and visually arresting images. Compact camera in hand he is equally interested in photographing people, as he is objects and landscapes.
Christopher's images present a refreshing view of life from someone with no formal training or qualifications in photography. (Christopher has Down's syndrome).
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Fiona Yaron-Field
When my daughter Ophir was born 11 years ago I went through what I now understand to be a series of quite typical emotional responses. Much of these have subsequently been the subject of a photographic book that has recently been published entitled Up Close. One of my many concerns was her future. It was something that I tried very hard not to dwell on. The future is uncertain for us all, but still I found myself holding my newborn baby and wondering, amongst other things, if she would ever marry.
Emer Gillespie
Working with her daughter, Laoisha, Emer Gillespie shares control of the camera with her, by introducing role-play and 'art direction' on a one to one basis.
Photography for beginners is a playful exploration of double portraits taken of each other, by swapping positions and reversing roles.
Exploring Laoisha's visual language, the work addresses the issues of authorship and autonomy.
Vinay Kapoor
I started taking photos about 6 years ago, firstly for the Down2Earth magazine and later for the BFG and the fundraising department. I have seen people taking photos at conferences, events and balls and I think that is what I would like to do. Richard has helped a bit with tips, to come up with photos for the exhibition and in January 2008 I took pictures related to my religion. It means a lot to me about my culture. I have good memories about my childhood in
I love taking photos, that is my best job. I would like to take more photos as well as doing my job for fundraising as an assistant and my duties with membership (which I find boring.) Why I take photos is I like to share with the team and to give tips.
Lester Magoogan
Lester's simple but evocative line drawings bring a smile to the face of all who see them. As we enter into Lester's world we see that his pictures draw on all aspects of life, a life that can be funny, sad, emotional, comical, riotous, jovial and moving...but what shines throughout Lester's unique drawings is his bubbling personality and contagious love of life.
Raffaello Raimondi
Raffaello's brother Rodrigo has Down's syndrome. Raffaello chose to photograph Rodrigo at a swimming gala and at his friend's 18th birthday.
Raffaello's images of his brother, through rarely staged, are filled with warmth and love, and yet still convey powerful emotions.
His relationship with his brother, the close bond that the share is instantly recognisable in the familiarity of the images. Raffaello is able to dance around his subjects, a part of them but apart, and in this way we, the viewer are allowed to share in his brother's world.
Rodrigo Raimondi
Rodrigo is the brother of Raffaello. Since exhibiting with the Shifting Perspectives group in 2007, Rodrigo has gone on to exhibit at the inauguration of the 'ONCE foundation' in
He likes to show his work to everyone, because he genuinely enjoys sharing his visions and thoughts.