Do we as development campaigners (ie researchers and development practitioners) need to reconsider how we depict these subjects beyond our organizations' existing standards? “ Once the photograph is taken, the image becomes an object, disconnected from its subject ”Organizations often use such images to tell stories for their marketing. Such commodification of an issue is often referred to as 'poverty pornography' of sufferings, stress and vulnerabilities. Thus, careful ethical consideration should be given to the various stages of the photography supply chain from its planning to distribution. At the same time, development campaigners should communicate with employers and seek their cooperation to improve ethical practices in development photography.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 13, 2021 09:45 UTC