Broken Light: A Photography Collective
We are photographers living with, or affected by, mental illness; supporting each other one photograph at a time. Join our community, submit today!
Every Wrinkle Tells a Story
Photo taken by contributor Uday Narayanan, a 26-year-old from New Delhi, India. Uday has an uncle who suffers from Schizophrenia. His uncle has been living with him for the last 20 years. Growing … Continue reading
Peace and Simplicity
Photo taken by first-time contributor Marci, a 30-year-old woman from Northern California. She has struggled with mental health issues since she was a child. As she got older the severity increased, symptoms … Continue reading
Searching for Treasure
Photo taken by contributor Elijah Weerts, a 20-year-old photography student. People have always seen him as the outgoing, fun to be around, positive kid all through his life. He wasn’t ever “allowed” to … Continue reading
For My Dearly Departed Dad
Photo submitted by DC, a woman who suffers from a severe mood disorder. She experiences extreme depression – the kind where it is hard to work or even get out … Continue reading
Leap, And The Net Will Appear
Photo taken by contributor Jim, a man from the SouthWest of Texas who has struggled with depression for much of his life. About this photo: “Leap, and the net will appear … Continue reading
Grasping for the Light of Hope
Photo taken by contributor Carrie at Green Pond. She has been diagnosed with many things due to her intense mood shifts, including most-recently bipolar II disorder. About this photo: “There … Continue reading
Hey Girl, You’re Bald
Photo taken by Melanie who suffers from Trichotillomania, or compulsive hair pulling. She is a former environmental lobbyist of 30 years, who left Capitol Hill to pursue her dream of being … Continue reading
Staring Through the Bars
Photo taken by contributor Tiger Lillies, a woman in her forties from Ontario who suffers from deep depression, psychosis, and agoraphobia, possibly bipolar disorder, all while raising her four and … Continue reading
Seeing the World Through New Eyes
Photo taken by first-time contributor Hope, a 39-year-old woman from Georgia. She inherited depression from her parents, both of whom suffered from depression, plus developed anxiety. After dealing with it … Continue reading
Even In Darkness There is Always Light
Photo taken by contributor Uday Narayanan, a 26-year-old from New Delhi, India. Uday has an uncle who suffers from Schizophrenia. His uncle has been living with him for the last 20 years. Growing … Continue reading
