A Leaf in the Daisy Field

Photographer Eleanor Beale uses photographic therapy to chart the growth of her relationship with her sister, and to understand her sister’s experiences with Autism.

Photography Eleanor Beale 

This is an older project of Eleanor’s, having recently been re-visited specifically within the new context photo-therapy. She uses photography as a tool to help grow closer with her sibling, and to understand their relationship while also shining a light on Daisy’s relationships with other members of her family.

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“A lot of the ideas behind the images stem from conversations between Daisy and myself, we recall moments of our childhood and in particular aspects of life she has had to overcome.”

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“For me the most important outcome of this work is not the images, it’s the need for Daisy to be proud of the art we have created together and proud of her differences.”

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"For my work the processes behind the images are often more important than the photographic outcome, I want my subjects to gain catharsis from my work, the conversation and therapeutic processes that happen during shooting.”

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About Eleanor

Eleanor Beale is a fine art documentary photographer living in Bristol. Her work uses her camera as a therapeutic tool, working collaboratively to give a voice to others.

To see more of Eleanor’s work, please visit her website or follow her on Instagram.


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