Photography Ethics

Images carry power and responsibility:

Ask Permission

- Always ask before photographing people - Respect "no" gracefully - Don't photograph children without parental consent - Avoid poverty pornography - Consider image impact

Sacred Spaces

- Some religious sites prohibit photography - Ask about restrictions - Don't photograph ceremonies secretly - Respect spiritual privacy - Purchase postcards instead

Sharing Responsibly

- Consider caption context - Avoid perpetuating stereotypes - Credit local sources - Share positive narratives too - Think before posting

"Photos of 'colorful locals' without names, stories, humanity—we're not your props," states photographer David Gumbs.