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There is no spoon

hello friend I just read that the director of the Matrix, Lilly Wachowski, has expressed pleasure that the film’s original intention of being a trans-metaphor has become common place amongst fans. Whoa. I had never considered that but I totally see it now. That’s amazing. It’s right

Battling executive function disorder - Part 2

hello friend I had my first photography commission in a long time last week. A portrait for Grazia magazine. It was a joy to be out working again but of course worrying. I had an idea of having my subjects chat on a park bench but we decided there’s

It's my 2 year Autism diagnosis anniversary

hello friend Cycling is going well. I’m out most days and I love it. I cycled 20 miles the other day. If this were another time I’d cycle to Chester, get the train to North Wales and go for a day out. I found site called CycleStreets recently.

Battling executive function disorder

hello friend Hi there. I think I only just noticed it is July. I’m wearing a thick Icelandic wool knitted jumper my wife made me. Is it really July or am I still in March? Good news everyone. I wrote a “Day in the life of an artist” piece

Coasting along the coast

hello friend Hey. How are you? I had a nice time yesterday talking with a friend, socially distanced of course. It’s not something I’ve consciously missed during lockdown but it was nice to sit on the beach and have a real conversation. Turns out I do sort of

Make it rain. kthxbye

Hello friend. How are you? I’ve had a bike for a full week now and I absolutely love it. I also found it takes about the same time to get to the supermarket via bike as it does the car. So why even use the car? Ask me again

Stargazer

An older brother embraces his distressed sibling to comfort them while in a park.

Pansexual Pride

A look at the photography of two people who identify as pansexual for Pansexual Pride

Diverse performers are on stage. One with a walking stick, one in a wheelchair, and one person with Downs Syndrome.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

A look at the work of disabled photographers from around the world.

A lone figure walks along an empty beach as the tide is out.

Autistic people using photography to communicate

If everyone has a camera, how are autistic people using photography to communicate through photographs of their every day lives? A look at a study on autism, photography and communication. Also featuring Breadth, a project aiming to challenge autism stereotypes.

People place candles on a Trans flag to remember loved ones.

Trans Day of Remembrance

Thinking of the photos we wish we made when we had the time. Remember to make time.

A person with Down's syndrome is contemplative on top of a hill.

My Perspective Photo Competition

Highlighting a photography competition by Downs Syndrome Association. Photography is for all.

A woman holds up a sign saying "Bridges not walls". Bridges is in rainbow colours.

Queer Joy is a Protest

A look at queer work during the last Trump administration

A male bottom. The person is wearing shiny rainbow hot pants.

AI and the Queer Gaze in Photography

AI is good but built upon so many problematic systems. How can queer photographers use it?

HelloComputer

An aerial view of a coastal town at sunrise, showcasing a sandy beach bordered by rolling hills.

Being bold, brave and courageous - Part 2

Solstice skinny dips and being afraid to open up about being brave.

Colourful sketch of Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor.

The queer stylings of Doctor Who

What did it mean to me to see The Doctor save the world while spinning in a kilt?

Apple Watch and ADHD

Apple Watch and ADHD

A few tips and apps an Apple Watch if you have ADHD or are Autistic

Night sky with stars and clouds

Could I stop wearing my Apple Watch?

Has wearing an Apple Watch for 10 years been useful or should I switch to a Garmin and prioritise my health?

A black and white photo of a performer on stage with a building in the background.

Why don’t I miss things - Part 2

ADHD means if I stop doing something I'll probably forget I ever started doing it. Super helpful for a freelancer. What is it? Can anything be done?

A frozen pond in Central Park, NYC, with tall buildings in the background.

Nature vs nurturing my pull to refresh finger

Should I swap social media apps for spending time outside? But I need them for my work.

A segment of the Berlin Wall, with graffiti art, stands along a paved path. Two people walk along the path, with a body of water and modern buildings in the background.

Learning to pace myself

Having Chronic Fatigue means sleep is no longer enough of a rest.

Autism

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Apple Watch and ADHD

Autistic people using photography to communicate

5 years of Hello Computer

An autistic person travels

Avoiding being overwhelmed by travel

photography

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April 2025

March/25 Update

February 2025

Wave

Pansexual Pride

non-binary

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The queer stylings of Doctor Who

Skirts are back

5 years of Hello Computer

Why is sci-fi fashion so binary?

A non-binary person goes to Paris