Is photographing the homeless unethical?

"TP" wrote in message
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(Mike Henley) wrote:

I have at times, admittedly in imitation, felt the impulse to
photograph homeless guys, only to be prevented by an ethical
uncertainty.


Sorry, Tony, I can't see the original post...

They ask me for a dollar, and I say, let me take your picture. I'm thinking
of carrying release contracts, and asking them to sign those, too!

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Matt Clara
www.mattclara.com

Subject: Is photographing the homeless unethical?
From: Gordon Moat
Date: Mon, Jun 14, 2004 3:22 PM
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Mike Henley wrote:

I have at times, admittedly in imitation, felt the impulse to
photograph homeless guys, only to be prevented by an ethical
uncertainty.

I see many of these guys (and gals) in downtown San Diego.

BIG SNIP

Excellent, informative post Gordon :-). Thanks.

Check out my photos at "LEWISVISION":

http://members.aol.com/Lewisvisn/home.htm

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