Technology puts photographer in frame

Australind photographer Domenic Bianchi does not let much dictate what he can and cannot do.

The 24-year-old was born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare genetic disorder that causes muscle degeneration.

The disorder confines Mr Bianchi to an electric wheelchair.

A recent fundraising campaign raised enough money for a new four-wheel-drive electric wheelchair so that Mr Bianchi could further his passion for photography.

"I've been into photography for about a year now," Mr Bianchi said.

"I started taking photos just with my iPhone but began to use a camera when I got into it more."

Mr Bianchi uses camera equipment controlled by a computer tablet when taking photos.

The camera is placed on a tripod and the tablet device allows Mr Bianchi to control the camera and see through its lens from his wheelchair.

As Duchenne limits Mr Bianchi's mobility, the tablet helps him take all his photos without any help.

"It's great technology," he said.

"It makes taking photos much easier, which is great."

Mr Bianchi purchased the four-wheel-drive wheelchair in January with money from the fundraising campaign.

"The new wheelchair cost over $20,000," he said.

"Barbados, the Leschenault Leisure Centre and Henks Cafe in Australind helped out heaps."

The new wheelchair gives Mr Bianchi optimal freedom when taking photos, allowing him to explore bushland and even drive on the beach.

"I'm looking forward to the warmer weather so I can get out in it to take more photos," he said.

"I enjoy taking photos down south in Busselton and Dunsborough, especially at Castle Rock.

"Hopefully, I can keep improving so one day, I can photograph professionally."