The Photo Ethics Podcast
This podcast is all about the ethics of photography. Each week we will hear from an accomplished photographer about what ethics means in their practice. We will talk about how these photographers have handled challenging situations, we will hear how their different experiences have shaped the way that they use their camera, and we will ask the big questions to find out why they photograph what they photograph. We will cover topics like consent, dignity, power, responsibility, impact, and collaboration. This podcast is hosted by Savannah Dodd, founder of the Photography Ethics Centre.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 72 minutes
- Episodes
- 72
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Taha Ahmad: On working with historical trauma
In this episode, we talk with Taha Ahmad about how he navigates ethics in his longterm projects. He stresses the importance of extensive research in his workflow, of building relationships with the p…
Alison Baskerville: On negotiating your own identity
In this episode, we talk with Alison Baskerville about the importance of understanding one’s own identity before addressing issues of ethics and safety as a photojournalist. She describes how her exp…
Justin Carey: On solitude and collaboration
In this episode, we talk with Justin Carey about how he navigates relationships of collaboration with the people in his pictures. He discusses the importance of recognising your own position in relat…
Smita Sharma: On empathy in storytelling
In this episode, we talk with Smita Sharma about how she approaches difficult and sensitive stories by first connecting to people with empathy. She stresses the importance of considering safety, both…
Jess Crombie: On storytelling partnerships
In this episode, we talk with Jess Crombie about the importance of collaboration and partnership when telling other people’s stories. Jess describes some of her experiences from working in the humani…
Tara Pixley: On critical media production
In this episode, we talk with Tara Pixley about the vital importance of taking a critical approach to media production. She unpacks our subconscious biases and the myth of objectivity to explain the …
Jason Houston: On collaborative ways of working
In this episode, we talk with Jason Houston about collaborative ways of working in photography, and responsibilities he feels as an image-maker. He describes the steps he takes to educate himself abo…
Polly Braden: On negotiating consent
In this episode, we talk with Polly Braden about how she negotiates continual consent with people in vulnerable situations. She describes the importance of pursuing depth and nuance in storytelling, …
Danielle Villasana: On representation and equity
In this episode, we talk with Danielle Villasana about the importance of telling the whole story. She describes how the media industry has been complicit in promoting a stereotypical view of marginal…
Martha Tadesse: On unlearning and learning ethics
In this episode, we talk with Martha Tadesse about representation, ethics, and how to tell visual stories with empathy. Martha explains how she balances her ethics when working with clients in the hu…
Amanda Mustard: On finding your own voice
In this episode, we talk with photojournalist and filmmaker Amanda Mustard about navigating the photojournalism industry, finding her own voice in photography, and realising that you don’t need to le…
Trailer: Welcome to The Photo Ethics Podcast
Welcome to The Photo Ethics Podcast!
I’m your host, Savannah Dodd, and I’m the founder of the Photography Ethics Centre.
Each week we will hear from an accomplished photographer about the ethics of t…