Bruce Hall is a

legally blind Visual impairment, also known as vision impairment, is a medical definition primarily measured based on an individual's better eye visual acuity; in the absence of treatment such as correctable eyewear, assistive devices, and medical treatment� ...

photographer and parent of twins with severe

autism The autism spectrum, often referred to as just autism or in the context of a professional diagnosis autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or autism spectrum condition (ASC), is a neurodevelopmental condition (or conditions) characterized by difficulti ...

. Some of his work is stored in the

Library of Congress The Library of Congress (LOC) is the research library that officially serves the United States Congress and is the ''de facto'' national library of the United States. It is the oldest federal cultural institution in the country. The library is ...

. Hall has stated that he takes pictures in order to be able to see the world more clearly. Hall has about 5% normal eyesight and severe

nystagmus Nystagmus is a condition of involuntary (or voluntary, in some cases) eye movement. Infants can be born with it but more commonly acquire it in infancy or later in life. In many cases it may result in reduced or limited vision. Due to the invol ...

. Fast accurate focusing is his number one priority, and he uses many unique workarounds to achieve the ability to take pictures. Hall's favorite photography subjects are underwater photography,

nature photography Nature photography is a wide range of photography taken outdoors and devoted to displaying natural elements such as landscapes, wildlife, plants, and close-ups of natural scenes and textures. Nature photography tends to put a stronger emphasis o ...

, and pictures of his twin boys. He strongly advocates for awareness for the challenges surrounding severe

''Immersed''

''Immersed: Our Experience With Autism'' is a book written by Bruce and Valerie Hall about their children with severe autism.

Jill Escher Jill Escher is a former attorney and real estate developer. She is the head of the Escher Fund for Autism, the immediate past president of the Autism Society of America San Francisco Bay Area chapter, and the president of the National Council ...

in a review wrote that they took "the Carrie Fisher approach and rather than trivializing or minimizing the tragic dimensions of their boys’ disorders or pretending to speak for all with “autism,” the talented duo steadfastly tell their own truth." Psychologist David Royko wrote about how the book focuses on the difficulties of severe autism, and that it was good for politicians and policy makers. However, the book also discusses the love and joy of their family. Advocate Amy S.F. Lutz also noted that the book portrays the happy moments, and the difficulties of severe autism.

Publications with Valerie Hall

*''Immersed: Our Experience With Autism.'' Visual Summit, 2016.

References

External links

Hall's website
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