Stephanie Murton Photography

Breakthrough is a photographic series created in 2017 and is a journey of self-discovery from the perspective of someone with Asperger's syndrome. In 2015 I was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and upon reflection it was a truly life changing event. Autism is a spectrum condition, therefore each person you meet is different and although those diagnosed have daily challenges and difficulties such as understanding and processing language, sensory sensitivities and verbalising thoughts and opinions. It should be highlighted that we are very determined and passionate people.

I felt that creating photographs in the natural landscape will offer me the opportunity to try and understand how it is I am feeling. The most appropriate place to explore who I am as an individual and an artist, is somewhere which is comfortable and I feel safe. I feel this within a natural landscape where I can breathe the fresh air and appreciate the wonder and complexity of nature.

Below are a sample of imagery from the series.