Assignment #1: Describe the legal and ethical responsibilities of a Photojournalist
As a photographer or photojournalist you must have a basic understanding of your ethical and legal responsibilities to others, as well as your rights.
Answer the following questions using Canadian Law.
As a photographer or photojournalist you must have a basic understanding of your ethical and legal responsibilities to others, as well as your rights.
Answer the following questions using Canadian Law.
- In your own words describe the legal and ethical responsibilities of a photojournalist.
What is a model release form?
List two situations when informed consent is suggested or needed. (ie. when do you need to have a model release form to use an individual’s photograph?)
List three situations when a model release form is NOT needed?
What is the general rule regarding taking photographs in a public place such as a park, sidewalk, or street?
Some links are found here:
http://www.photoshare.org/resources/development-photography-ethics
http://www.scu.edu/ethics/publications/ethicsoutlook/2003/ethical_journalists.html
http://www.krages.com/phoright.htm
http://www.betterphoto.com/article.asp?id=37