Session 2 Notes

Firstly we discussed the ethical issues faced in our fields.

Fashion-

• Sweat shop/ forced labour
• In different countries the cut could be offensive
• Size zero culture
• Use of fur and leather

Photography-

• Photos edited in post production
• Models wearing lash inserts, hair extensions, wax coating on their hair etc
• Paparazzi culture
• Nude imagery

Graphics

• Offensive imagery

What is photography?

There is a shifting definition of what photography is or means to people. We were shown all types of images of all the types of photography.
There are so many ways you can utilise photography.

The first photograph was taken in 1838 by Daguerre. Back then it was nothing more than a scientific experiment and a way to catalogue things.
Until recently in photography, questions of ethics and truth weren't asked. Photography was used in the j