[Leica] Photojournalists and permission

[dnygr at cshore.com (dnygr)]

It seems there are lots of things that take advantage of people, not just 
street photographers. 

When my sink gets plugged and I call the plumber, he takes advantage of my 
misfortune. When I break a tooth and need a crown, the dentist takes 
advantage of me and charges a lot of money. In these instances, I guess I 
ask for it and deserve what I get charged.

True, street journalism is an intrusion into people's lives. It is an 
invasion of their privacy. 

I guess the most egrigous thing one could is photograph someone who has 
copyrighted his/her apperance. 

And the most hypocritical thing was Henry Cartier-Bresson who didn't like to 
have his photography taken wheher it was in the decisive moment or not.

Doug Nygren

 

 
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