Inspirational Blind Photographers and their Portfolios

by Bill Jones

When we look through the lens we are really only using one sense, sight. How would we cope if that was taken from us either partially or fully?

Below are very talented photographers that happen to be blind in various degrees. They are examples of what is possible when your passion for something is larger than the walls placed before you. I find inspiration in this and I hope you do too.

Alex Dejong

Blind Photographer

Jason DeCamillis

Blind Photographer

Tim O’Brien

Blind Photographer

Kurt Weston

Blind Photographer

Bruce Hall

Blind Photographer

Pete Eckert

Blind Photographer

Victorine Floyd Fludd

Blind Photographer

I have only listed a few here but there are many more talented blind photographers out there. Please check out these links to find out more.

Seeing With Photography – Flickr
blindphotographers.org
Blind Photographers – Flickr
Sight Unseen

25 Amazing Photographers You Probably Didn’t Know

FRAMED – An On-Air Photography Festival

Photographer’s Showcase – Landry Dunand

Photographer Showcase – Edward Burtynsky

50 Magical Examples of Misty Morning Photography

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10 Comments

Henry
August 17th
It’s amazing how some can overcome obstacles and achieve greatness.
Elizabeth LaPrade
August 20th
Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful pictures and for honoring these AMAZING people. I am just completely stunned and inspired. Puts everything in a different light… Thank you again -Elizabeth
Bill Jones
August 20th
@Elizabeth – It really is inspiring what people can do when they have the passion. Thanks for reading!
Chris Johnson
August 26th
Absolutely beautiful. It really puts things in perspective.
linda
August 28th
life without walls, WOW
Meg
September 16th
The pictures are some of the most dramatic and touching I’ve seen.
Tim O'Brien
October 7th
Thanks for posting about us blind photographers. It is an honor. Alex de Jong and I have put together an online community by, for and about blind and visually impaired photographers at http://www.blindphotographers.org. If you have a chance, please check it out. There is a daily photo from our flickr pool as well as essays and articles.
Bill Jones
October 7th
@Tim
The honor is all mine! I love your blog by the way.
Jefferey Czolba
February 9th
Very great article. I’ve found your site on Yahoo and I’m very glad about the information you provide in your articles.
Bruce Hall
February 13th
Bill, thank you for the post, great work, and interesting site.