Photographer's dilemma
Images of people in distress appear often in newspapers, on television and online. Many show ordinary people struggling against powerful, even life-threatening, forces. How do they happen? What choices did the photographer make in order to bring such dramatic images to the world's attention?
A photojournalist who had doubts for the first time in his professional life told the British Red Cross about his hard decisions. Follow his story as he explains how he knew he couldn't help – and had to think about whether to take pictures.
I found this articular on the red cross website it is a lesson plane but I found it to be interesting as I have always worried about what I would do if I was in a situation like this I don't think I could just stand their taking photos I would try to help to the best of my ability.
Here is an extract from the code of ethics of the US-based National Press Photographers Association.
Treat all subjects with respect and dignity. Give special consideration to vulnerable subjects and compassion to victims of crime or tragedy. Intrude on private moments of grief only when the public has an overriding and justifiable need to see.
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