PHOTOGRAPHY is a lifeline for one woman with a coordination disorder.

Liz Cowley, 35, from Worcester, was diagnosed with dyspraxia in her 20s, a condition that greatly impacts on the coordination of her body.

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Ms Cowley said: “By having a camera and getting out, it really helps me with my confidence.

“My condition influences my perception and mood as well so taking photos helps me look at things in a different way.

“If I’m not having a great day, I’ll take black and white photographs and more colourful ones if it’s a better day.

When Ms Cowley first took up photography at the age of 21, she struggled with the unfamiliar, manual camera, but with perseverance, she mastered the controls and now there is no looking back.

She now uses a digital camera and this allows her to instantly see the image, providing feedback on her technique.

Ms Cowley, who is a member of the Worcester News Camera Club, added: “When I’m taking pictures in the city, people often stop and ask me what I’ve got on my camera so it's great to get to talk to people.

"It happened to me recently when the giraffe statues were all over the place when I spotted faces I recognise from the group.

“I’ve made friends with people online in the club and enjoy posting my work and commenting on other pictures that I like.

"I want to come to the next social but I won't be able to say yes until nearer the time as I don't know how I'll be feeling.

“Photography is a form of therapy - it helps me with so many things.

"I love editing on my computer to see how I can change the picture and with software it's easier to do."

Many of her photographs have been used by the Worcester News both in print and online.

To join our camera club, send your photographs to photo@worcesternews.co.uk or visit Facebook and search for Worcester News Camera Club.