At Really Real Resources, we believe that true inclusion begins with empathy—and empathy starts with honest, unfiltered visual storytelling.
Documentary Photography, that’s telling stories through pictures, is at the core of what we do. Our images are real and show lives lived. Powerful imagery brings engagement and we then surround our photographs with words and other content which generates discussion and from that usually, a realisation that the lives of others, that we felt we understood are in some ways are quite different. Through the work done by our academic partners, University of St Andrews, Centre for Minority Research, https://cmr.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/ we know that as a direct consequence of our Educational Learning Packs attitudes change.
‘There are no if’s and but’s as we have proven what we can achieve, and there is no time left to waste. It’s now about supporting teachers to use our materials across all schools and at the same time enlisting others to create new materials on topics such as poverty, substance use and neuro diversity. We are pioneers in authentic representation through visual communication’. Graham Miller Founder of Really Real Resources
In classroom environments and community spaces, discussing complex topics like disability awareness, neurodiversity, mental health, substance, and well-being can often feel daunting. Too often, educational materials rely on staged stock imagery or overly clinical perspectives that fail to resonate. We set out to change that by presenting truth in a way that captures attention and respects lived experiences.
We collaborate with individuals navigating neurodiversity, rare health conditions, or recovery journeys to capture their authentic photo narratives.
Their photo-stories are combined with guided discussion prompts and educational materials tailored for PSHE and inclusion lessons.
Schools and groups use the packs to spark empathy, challenge preconceptions, and build inclusive learning environments.