Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/07/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I don't think I ever once felt that any of your images of sick or dying children was exploiting them or even catching them at a bad time when they didn't want to be photographed. I think it is healthy that they had come to terms with their situations and accepted their unsure fate. Jeffery On Jul 25, 2009, at 1:36 PM, Steve Barbour wrote: >> > > while I fully understand Jayanand's feelings...I do agree with Tina > that there is a way of photographing the poor, the sick, and the > downtrodden that affirms them, respects and maintains their > dignity... and actually empowers them in a way that may be helpful > and beautiful. > > I struggled hugely with this difficult issue when I photographed ill > children, and I hope I succeeded. > > Steve