The Ethics of Street Photography: A Personal Perspective
/The Ethics of Street Photography: A Personal Perspective
When the camera sees everything — should it?
Street photography is powerful because it’s real. Unfiltered. Human.
But it also raises difficult questions:
📷 Who should we photograph in public?
📷 Is it ever wrong to press the shutter, even if it’s legal?
📷 What do we owe to our subjects — and to the truth?
In my latest Substack post, I explore these questions through my own experience, sharing:
Where I draw the line (and why I avoid certain subjects)
The difference between legality and respect
How I handle uncomfortable situations in the field
Cultural nuances in places like Italy, Hungary, and the UK
Why I believe ethics matter more now than ever
This isn’t a rulebook — it’s one photographer’s philosophy.
👉 Read the full article on Substack →
🔗 https://marcosecchi.substack.com/p/the-ethics-of-street-photography
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