Capture Ability

Perseverance of Trish Jackson

January 08, 2024

In our remarkably diverse and densely populated global community, we have the privilege of encountering numerous exceptionally talented individuals across various artistic domains like singing, acting, painting, photography, and more. What binds these diverse talents together is their shared identity as artists—a universal truth that deeply resonates with Trish Jackson, a resident of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Despite confronting daily physical challenges as a thalidomide survivor, Trish tenaciously pursues her passions, emerging as a proficient photographer, skilled pencil artist, and accomplished painter—a living testament to both resilience and artistic excellence.

Trish's foray into photography began at age 14 when she accompanied her brother to a university photography course. Using her feet to operate the camera, she quickly developed a passion for the art form.

She later entered a photography competition hosted by a local radio station and won. Her winning photograph became the face of local tourism.

Trish later became a member of the Mouth & Foot Painting Artists (MFPA), an international organization that promotes artwork created by artists who paint using their mouths or feet.

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Continuing a Passion

Aug 29, 2023

Living with a disability presents challenges. What matters most is how we adapt and continue pursuing our dreams.

This is especially true for Emily Quattrocchi from Euroa, Australia. Emily always had an artistic mind and loved using cameras from an early age.

After studying media and communication, Emily was involved in a serious car accident in 2018 that resulted in a spinal cord injury.

During her recovery she began exploring filmmaking again and eventually created a documentary that was shown at international film festivals.

In February 2023 Emily began studying for a Master's degree in Film and Television at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne.

Hardly Anyone Knew

May 09, 2022

David Katz is a world-renowned photographer who has photographed celebrities, politicians, and royalty.

David was born with ocular albinism, a rare genetic condition affecting vision. Despite this, he built a successful career in photography.

• Strabismus – misalignment of the eyes
• Nystagmus – involuntary eye movement
• Astigmatism – distortion of vision

He received his first camera from his father at age seven and quickly discovered that photography allowed him to see the world the way he imagined it.

Later he worked for major publications including the Daily Mail in the United Kingdom.

For many years very few people knew he was legally blind. In 2017 he publicly shared his story to inspire others.

My Final Thoughts

David's story reminds us that creativity and determination can overcome many obstacles.

"Everyone is capable of something. Let them show it."