There are at least 2.2 billion people globally who have some form of visual impairment1, for whom photography remains largely out of reach.

In the film, the ultrasound scan of Karen’s baby daughter is displayed on the wall. It shows the baby’s head, her folded arms, and the placenta on a dark background.
A baby scan is a milestone for any parent-to-be. Yet for Karen, who has bilateral coloboma or cat-eye syndrome, it feels even more special: because it’s an experience she thought she’d never have. "I found missing out on scans quite hard… this is just amazing. I love it." - says Karen.

For the first time, Karen can picture a clear image of her child’s face, by reading Bill’s image description, printed in braille, and feeling a tactile version of the scan, printed in relief.
Using Canon PRISMAelevate XL software and Arizona printer series, the scan becomes a tactile experience, helping Karen visualise her daughter’s face in her mind’s eye.

If you'd like to experience this photograph in real life, visit The ‘World Unseen’ photography exhibition, which will be held at Somerset House, London between 5-7 April 2024, in partnership with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). Designed with the experience of blind and partially sighted people in mind, the exhibition will feature a series of photographs taken by world-renowned photographers. These are accompanied by elevated prints, audio descriptions, soundscapes and braille for a tactile experience that helps visitors connect with these powerful images and the stories they tell.

Learn more here: https://canon.sm/3Vl17gY

The photo in the film was printed on the PRISMAelevate XL series: https://canon.sm/3TkjBvr

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