Andrew sits down with portrait photographer and artist Jon Holloway. Andrew and Jon spoke at length about Jon's experiences with dyslexia in school and university, how dyslexia has helped define Jon’s optimistic and determined mindset, and why dyslexia is his ‘superpower’; not ‘kryptonite’.

Jon explains the origins behind his amazing neurodiversity project, why highlighting the unique and extraordinary qualities of neurodivergence is important, his ambitions plans for the project in the future, and we learn the secret to portrait photography.   

Top Quotes

“Life has been so difficult due to an inability to read and communicate as I’d like to. Therefore, everything else will be fine” - Jon Holloway

“I created this project because I wanted ten year old me to see these portraits and think: ‘It’s okay. You can be this good.” - Jon Holloway

 “Any portraiture really, is about learning about the person. It’s like an interview.” - Jon Holloway

“Dyslexia is something that can be amazing. I believe it's a superpower.” - Andew Kitley

“Concentrate on your superpower and not on your kryptonite.” - Jon Holloway

About The Guest

Jon Holloway is an east London based photographer and artist. Jon has specialised in headshot photography for a number of well known media, broadcasting, and production talents including Zoe Tapper, Chris Lang, and Iain Glen just to name a few.

Jon also utilises a bespoke studio known as Holloway Lightbox, which is used as a photography studio and writers retreat. Most recently, Jon has been leading a photography neurodiversity project which captures exceptional neurodivergents in their space. 

Resources

https://jonholloway.co.uk/

https://studiobark.co.uk/projects/holloway-lightbox/

https://jonholloway.co.uk/dylexic-photographer-blog

https://www.kitall.co.uk/

https://www.onefineplay.com/

About The Host

The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm.

Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice & inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.