Photo Library

Thousands of images designed specifically for Easy Read – featuring real people from the learning disability community.

A varied group of Photosymbols actors smile in a group scene.

Real people, real representation

Our images feature actors with learning disabilities. We travel across the UK to run photo shoots with different groups, always paying fair wages and getting informed consent.

An over the shoulder image of a person looking at some easy read on a tablet screen with prominent pictures.

Designed for clarity

Our pictures are created specifically for Easy Read. Clean backgrounds, no distracting clutter, and a clear focus on the message you want to communicate.

Three images show Chrissy having her blood pressure taken, talking to a friend on the bus and helping a friend with recycling.

Topics that matter

From healthcare to housing, emotions to everyday activities – our library covers subjects that come up in the lives of people with learning disabilities.

Expert advisers Michaela and Matt chat to Pete about some Photosymbols on a piece of paper on a desk.

Guided by Expert Advisers

Our team of Expert Advisers – people with lived experience of disability – meet with us regularly to shape what we create.

Laptop displaying some of the latest images in the Photosymbols library, with actors Brad and Mariah looking on.

Built-in tools to help you work

The Photo Library isn't just a collection of images – it comes with tools to help you create better Easy Read:

  • Powerful search – Find exactly what you need quickly
  • Themes – Browse images by topic
  • Favourites – Save images you use often for quick access
  • Upload your own images – Add your own pictures alongside ours (shared with team licences)
  • DateMaker – Create custom dates and times to drop into your documents
  • Suggest Picture – Can't find what you need? Let us know and we'll create it
  • Image format – Switch between PNG and JPG
  • Safe Search – Filter out sensitive content
  • Enable AI – Turn AI-generated images on or off

New pictures every week

We're constantly adding to the library. New photo shoots, new topics, new ways to communicate. When current events create new information needs – like the pandemic or cost of living – we respond quickly with relevant imagery.

And we take requests. If there's something you need that we don't have, let us know and we'll try to include it in a future shoot.

Ready to get started?

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