Week 9: “Ethics in Street Photography”

Street Photography Rights?

• “The right of a person to privacy in a public place is equal to the right of the photographer to take a photograph in a public place.” – Nick Turpin

Empathy in Street Photography

Street photography of homeless/destitute people?

Controversy

• At the Swedish Picture of the Year Awards, photojournalist Paul Hansen was recognised as International News Photographer and won the International News Image for his image of Fabienne.

Fifteen year-old Fabienne Cherisma was shot dead by police at approximately 4pm, January 19th, 2010. Photo: Paul Hansen

Fifteen year-old Fabienne Cherisma was shot dead by police at approximately 4pm, January 19th, 2010. Photo: Paul Hansen