For more than a decade, I have been holding photography sessions in Ottawa for learners with Down syndrome, and those with developmental or learning differencesThis provides opportunities for creative young people and adults to learn about photography, to develop their skills, and to show us the world through their eyes.This is a special program that is very close to my heart. Please contact me if you would like to be a True To Life photographer.Kelly McDonald
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To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day 2025, we held a month-long photography exhibition, at Art House. These are photos from the exhibition's reception.

To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day 2023, we held a photography exhibition, Through Our Eyes was available to buy. These are photos from the day.

The Photographers' Portfolios

Geneviève

James

Rebecca

Saskia

Photo Ebooks

We’ve published two books featuring the photography of the True to Life photographers. All proceeds from the books’ sales go to the photographers.Visions is our most recent 101-page ebook. The printed edition of Through Our Eyes, our 2023 book, quickly sold out. It is now available to buy as an ebook. Both books are available at Mustard