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Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Sean McCormack

ADHD, photography and me: Seeing patterns others miss (even if you forget your keys)

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most studied mental disorder. It was first described not long after the Penny Black stamp kicked off the posting revolution. I know this fact, because remembering huge amounts of trivia is part and parcel of ADHD.

My working memory, on the other hand, is absolutely shocking. Every time I leave for a shoot, I have to go back three times for the things I’ve forgotten and still I often manage to forget something. I’ve learned to mitigate this with extra essentials left in bags and in the studio.

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