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To all those photojournalists up in arms right now, let me be really clear what I’m concerned with: how do you deal with photographing people without their consent? That’s mostly an ethical question, and it will become more and more important.
For me, the answer: I’m covered by the law is not good enough.
Also: “it’s the news” is also not good enough (in particular since some countries have much more restrictive laws than others).
Also: “it’s the news” is also not good enough (in particular since some countries have much more restrictive laws than others).
Alternative phrasing: why should your right to report the news trump a subject’s right not to face negative consequences as a result of your reporting (I’m talking about protesters here, not politicians)?
