Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Photography Ethics

What is ethical when taking pictures? How much can we alter a picture and still call it true photography?

Here is a statement of Photography Ethics from a website. Read over it. You will refer to these policies in your answers.

you may wish to consider these five general ethical principles in developing policies for best practices in development photography:

  1. Autonomy - In what way can I show respect for a person's right to decline or consent to photography? How do I handle informed consent?
  2. Non-Maleficence (Do No Harm) - Am I creating and using photos in a manner that will do no harm to persons appearing in photos?
  3. Beneficence (Do Good) - What is my intention or purpose for taking this photo? How can I use a photo to promote a good cause while ensuring that I do no harm to individuals in photos?
  4. Fidelity - Am I using photos in a context that fairly represents the real situation, subject identity, or physical location of the image? What steps am I taking to properly credit the photographer?
  5. Justice - Am I photographing people and communities with the same respect I would show to neighbors and strangers in my home country?

Now look at this site. Find 3 examples that make an impression on you.

http://www.alteredimagesbdc.org

In a brief paragraph for each picture., explain why the pictures are not 'Ethical". 

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