Savannah Dodd takes stock of the challenges and opportunities for ethical photographic practice that the growth of generative AI technologies presents. She focuses on articulating an ethical imperative for photographers, considers how to ethically make work with others using generative AI, and problematises the speed of AI in a culture of productivity in which visual artists necessarily operate.
Read MoreThe Cruel Radiance (2010) challenges often invoked claims that photography is voyeuristic, exploitative, or induces “compassion fatigue.” Instead, Linfield draws on a range of examples to argue for the moral, ethical, and political imperative to critically engage with photographs of political violence.
Read MoreGraphic (2023) offers an incredibly relevant look at the impact that looking at graphic photographs of trauma has on the viewer. The authors distil key learnings and best practices based on interviews with experts, professionals, and people with firsthand experience of being inundated with photographs of trauma at their work as content moderators, photo editors, and human rights investigators.
Read MoreOn Photographing People and Communities (2019) is packed with insights from Dawoud Bey about photographing people. He describes his processes for approaching strangers, for establishing rapport, and for creating meaningful portraits, which take into consideration historical contexts and cross-community dynamics, and which catalyse conversation.
Read MoreFebruary 26 and May 17, 2024
Read MoreThis research looks at the specific ethical considerations for using AI in fundraising. The report proposes a research agenda to set the course for further investigations, enabling the nonprofit sector to meet the challenges that come with AI.
Read MoreThis report interrogates the question: What characters and subject matters are depicted in charity advertising campaigns supporting international causes in UK national newspapers?
Read MoreSavannah Dodd asks us to think about visual media as data points, and she urges us to expand the dataset by cultivating an understanding of visual media ethics.
Read MoreOctober 3, 10, and 17, 2023
Read MoreTo celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Statement of Ethics Campaign, we are launching our own Photography Ethics Centre merch - and to celebrate the launch of merch, we are doing a giveaway!
Read MoreNot sure where to start? We have a 3 tips that can help you get started writing your Statement of Ethics.
Read More“How we wield one of the world’s most powerful weapons; writer Eleanor Scott looks at the artists, journalists, companies and photographers championing photography for social change.”
Read MoreReferencing the Photography Ethics Centre’s Statement of Ethics campaign, “Quill asked photojournalists about their personal ethics.”
Read MoreDecember 2, 2022
Read MoreIs it time to extend the concept of responsible travel to the photos we take?
Read MoreA reflection about dignity in dementia care and in photography of ill health. This essay was commissioned by The Lancet and based on Savannah Dodd’s project Thanks, Gd.
Read MoreWhat ethical issues arise in the visual coverage of war? In the visual reporting of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, what are we seeing and what should we be seeing?
Read MoreFundraising appeals led by the people they intend to help can raise more money and be more effective than those created by the charity itself – according to new research by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and University of the Arts London (UAL).
Read MoreThe Photography Ethics Centre has launched a campaign to encourage organisations and professionals in the photography industry to publish their Statements of Ethics.
Read MoreThe Photography Ethics Center is asking all photographers to commit to publishing a statement of ethics on their websites. By doing so, the hope is that all photographers will think more proactively about the ethics of their work.
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