Statement of Ethics
I believe in conducting myself honestly, transparently and responsibly in everything I do. To this end below you can find the principles that guide the work I show, and how I produce that work. If you have any questions or want to contact me don’t hesitate to reach out to me via smallwhenfar@proton.me.
- I commit to treating the people in my photos with the same respect and dignity that I would expect for myself and those I care about,
- I commit to creating and sharing work with the intent of having a positive impact on the world through my photographs,
- I honour requests from anyone featured in an image to remove that image from spaces under my control. An exception to this rule are images featured on my blog, but I will still review these requests and make a decision on a case by case basis,
- I commit to reducing the impact of my work on the environment,
- I commit to reflect on my unconscious biases, and the impact of my privileges on my work,
- I acknowledge that while I will always do my best on the above, that I will always have opportunities to continue to learn and grow and I will be active, not passive, in that process.
Endorsement Disclaimer
The appearance of any individual or business in the content featured on this website or associated social media channels does not imply their endorsement of the work, the views expressed herein, or any other content found on these platforms.
Helpful Resources
If you are a fellow photographer on your own journey with ethics in your practice you might find these resources helpful as I did. When clicked, the underlined links below will open in a new browser tab.
Photo Ethics Centre – Nothing explicitly about street photography, but well researched content looking at ethics in photography. They also have a podcast titled ‘the ethics of photography’ which features insightful interviews with photographers from different communities and photography disciplines.
Eric Kim – Street Photography Code of Ethics
Polly Rusyn – Ethical Considerations When Doing Street Photography
