The Photographer Who Captures Life’s Beauty Without Hands or Legs
Achmad Zulkarnain is a professional photographer in Indonesia who has been gaining international recognition for creating his images without hands or legs. This 3-minute video by Great Big Story is the latest look at Zulkarnain’s life and work.
After being born without hands and legs, Zulkarnain became passionate about photography through shooting ID card portraits for fellow villagers. Creating a custom go-kart has allowed Zulkarnain to become mobile with his services as his photography business has grown.
Here are some portraits captured by Zulkarnain, who goes by “bangdzoel” online:
One of the main things that has drawn people to Zulkarnain is his positivity — despite the challenges he has been forced to overcome, Zulkarnain remains upbeat and extremely thankful for his life as a photographer.
A little nubbin found on his right limb is what allows Zulkarnain to press the shutter button on his DSLR.
“I use the camera with the extra flesh on my little limb that God has given me,” Zulkarnain says. “I want to help people who have the passion to learn photography.”
“I am proud of the disability I have. Yes, I am disabled, but I’m not defective. Instead, I’m someone different.”
(via Great Big Story via ISO 1200)
