Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/07/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Jul 25, 2009, at 11:41 AM, Jefffery Smith wrote: > 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. this comment is sincerely appreciated Jeffery... I always thought of my images as celebrating couageous children... there was a nagging concern about taking advantage... it was true even when they asked me to take the photo, and more so now, than when I was actively doing it, Steve > > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information