When I think of photojournalism ethics I think of things I wouldn't want people to see if it were me. Some being taking pictures of people that don't necessarily want their picture taken which could be celebrities. Even something down to being homeless where I wouldn't want to be photographed in such a dark time in my life. When I think of the ethics that goes into these jobs I also think of how a photo could make somebody else feel as well. If there's a natural disaster it's right to give respect to those who passed and maybe not photographing bodies is best as well. Here are some examples of what I picture in a map I drew up.
Some problems in photojournalism can be the lack of ethics involved or the controversies. An example is when you're documenting a tragedy. Some things may be considered too graphic for a person to see. It can be too traumatic and considered sometimes disrespectful to a grieving family. For example there was an article done on a man who was pushed in front of a New York train. The problem and controversy involved was people were wondering if the onlookers could've done more or even the photographer instead of watching this man go through what he did. Maybe more people could've taken action. People were afraid that the photographer was so busy taking pictures he could've prevented this man from being struck and killed by a train. Below are some provided pictures about what it may be like to document tragedy and how sensitive it may be.
Image By: Yu Magazine
Image Source: https://yumagazine.co.uk/documenting-a-tragedy/
Image By:- , Kathmandu
Image Source:the-moral-responsibilities-of-photojournalists.html
I believe along with my ethics map these people are lacking respect. There is clearly an event going on of terrible nature, and awful things, but instead their cameras are out. They aren't acting on these situations just watching. I think they're missing their awareness aspect as well to how severe what is going on around them. I don't think they realize how this might come across regardless of what they felt about it inside.
Some problems in photojournalism can be the lack of ethics involved or the controversies. An example is when you're documenting a tragedy. Some things may be considered too graphic for a person to see. It can be too traumatic and considered sometimes disrespectful to a grieving family. For example there was an article done on a man who was pushed in front of a New York train. The problem and controversy involved was people were wondering if the onlookers could've done more or even the photographer instead of watching this man go through what he did. Maybe more people could've taken action. People were afraid that the photographer was so busy taking pictures he could've prevented this man from being struck and killed by a train. Below are some provided pictures about what it may be like to document tragedy and how sensitive it may be.
Image By: Yu Magazine
Image Source: https://yumagazine.co.uk/documenting-a-tragedy/
Image By:- , Kathmandu
Image Source:the-moral-responsibilities-of-photojournalists.html
I believe along with my ethics map these people are lacking respect. There is clearly an event going on of terrible nature, and awful things, but instead their cameras are out. They aren't acting on these situations just watching. I think they're missing their awareness aspect as well to how severe what is going on around them. I don't think they realize how this might come across regardless of what they felt about it inside.
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