About Us

Karl Seymour

Karl is the Founder and Director of Photosymbols with a background in writing, graphic design, and photography. He developed an interest in accessible information and communication while working as an accessible information designer for the NHS in Bristol in the early 1990s.

Pete Le Grys

Pete is the other Founder who heads up co-production and supports our Expert Advisers. Pete has a wealth of experience in the health and social care sector and also worked for the NHS in Bristol, where the pioneering work we do first began.

Martin Wood

Martin is our Principal Architect and Engineer, responsible for developing the online experience and technical development of Photosymbols. He lives in Cardiff, Wales.

Holly Yuille

As our Office Manager, Holly heads up our customer support. Her background is in supporting adults with learning disabilities, as well as working alongside people with learning disabilities and other disabled people in self-advocacy and rights-based organisations, where she specialised in accessible communication.

Michaela Mamara

Michaela lives in London and is one of our Expert Advisers with lived experience, who form an important part of our team. She advises on new pictures, access, and positive image among other things.

Hayley Burwood

Hayley is another Expert Adviser who helps steer our work. She is based in Norwich in the East of England and a member of Opening Doors, where she heads up the Easy Read design work.

Matt Stabb

Matt has recently joined us as an Expert Adviser - bio to follow shortly.

Stephen Shepherd

Stephen has been an important part of our team for over a decade. He brings many years of experience as a press, education, and editorial photographer and ensures our images are always of the highest quality. You can take a look at his portfolio here.