The Beginner Photography Podcast

Photography Ethics 101 with Savannah Dodd

• Raymond Hatfield

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#358 On this episode of The Beginner Photography Podcast, the importance of ethical decision-making in photography is explored. Host Raymond Hatfield and guest Savannah Dodd delve into the personal and contextual factors that contribute to ethical decision making, and the impact of sharing a photograph. They discuss the lack of clear-cut ethical guidelines and provide tips for cultivating ethical decision-making skills. Savannah shares her personal experience navigating ethical challenges working with a charity in Uganda and gives advice on photographing ethical subjects. The episode concludes with a challenge for listeners to create their own photographer's statement of ethics.

Savannah Dodd is a passionate photographer who believes in the immense power of photography for good. With her camera, she strives to shape how others see the world in a responsible and conscious way. Through her work, she hopes to inspire others to be more mindful of their power and use it to create a better world.

THE BIG IDEAS

  • Consider Intentions: Before taking a photograph, ask yourself why you want to capture the image and what message you want to convey.
  • Question Assumptions: Challenge stereotypes and avoid using individuals as props in your photographs.
  • Awareness and Responsibility: Understand the power of photography and the impact your images can have on others.
  • Ethical Decision-Making: Recognize that ethical choices in photography are highly personal and context-dependent.

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I wouldn't be doing what I was what I do if I didn't like photography and didn't believe that it was a good thing photography can have immense power for good in the world 2