PHOTOGRAPHER'S CODE OF ETHICS

A PHOTOGRAPHER'S CODE OF ETHICS - IT WAS MY INTENT TODAY TO COMPILE A DEFINITIVE LISTING OF A CODE OF ETHICS THAT WOULD APPLY TO ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS. MY CONCLUSION: MUCH EASIER SAID THAN DONE. There are so many different species of photographer that it becomes esceedingly difficult (well nigh impossible) to come up with a comprehensive listing. Various organizations have, of course, come up with listings that apply to practitioners of specific photographic specialties such as nature photography or press photography. These lists are available online. Some of the points are no brainers. Press photographers are encouraged to make truthful images. Nature photographers are encouraged to impact the natural environment as little as possible. But when it comes to compiling an overall listing, the job becomes unmanageable. So I have decided to borrow from the medical fraternity. Here it is, the Photographer's Code of Ethics as compiled by yours truly: "ABOVE ALL, DO NO HARM." Well, it is all encompassing, if not very detailed. I guess if it works for brain surgeons, it should work (SORT OF) for photographers. lARRY ELKINS - ELKINSPHOTOS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY