2022 Photography Ethics Symposium: On Documenting and Exhibiting Vulnerability

For the fourth annual symposia on December 2, 2022, we worked with RedEye: The Photography Network to approach the topic of vulnerability from multiple angles.

We heard from three photographers: Raphaela Rosella, Justin Carey and Sophie Harris-Taylor. The speakers’ presentations were followed by a roundtable discussion.

Interview with Smita Sharma on “Stolen Lives”

After my podcast interview with Smita Sharma earlier this autumn, I wanted to learn more about her experience photographing “Stolen Lives: The harrowing story of two girls sold into sexual slavery” for National Geographic.

2020 Photography Ethics Symposium: On gender, power, and documenting vulnerability

This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, we moved the symposium online. Instead of one all-day event, we hosted a mini-series of events.

At first our panel event on October 1, 2020, we heard from Smita Sharma and Laura Saunders on gender, power, and documenting vulnerability.

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Episode 4: The Holiday Calendar

Watch this video to better understand how to ethically ask for consent when working with vulnerable people.

“Dreaming Food”: A Reflection on Responses and Responsibilities

One of the most written about controversies of 2018 was Dreaming Food by Alessio Mamo. Here is a break down of the key points.

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