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Feb 2021
Knaresborough photographer hoping to change perceptions of autism
Talented Knaresborough photographer Alex Heron is working on a unique portrait photography project that she hopes will break down barriers around autism.
The 24-year-old former King James's pupil has Asperger's syndrome and wants to take portrait photographs of local people who are on the autism spectrum to help them feel more comfortable with the disorder and change negative perceptions about what autism is.
Alex has had her work published in Italian Vogue and is passionate about shooting on 35mm and 120 medium format film photography.
She said:
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Alex got into film photography after she inherited an old camera from her grandfather. She said shooting on film helps her slow down from the frantic pace of life.
Her ambition is to turn her autism portraits into a coffee table book or have them shown at a gallery exhibition.
Alex said she wants to reassure anyone who might be nervous about having their photo taken that the project is "just about showing them how they authentically are".
She will begin shooting the portraits once covid restrictions are eased. If you would like to take part in Alex's project, email: her.on.shoots@gmail.com or visit her website.
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