As visual storytellers, we should be aware of the responsible methods of capturing and portraying our subjects.

A wildlife photographer draws a line in the sand to deter others from getting too close to a harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) giving birth.

While capturing stunning photos on horseback is a rewarding experience, ethical considerations are paramount.

Responsible Photography Collective is looking for new blog contributors about responsible photography for all genres of photography

It is not uncommon today to pull up to a trailhead or visit a local park that is a known photography hot spot and find that the trash bins are overflowing, or the ground is littered with confetti, glitter, or other small bits of trash.

Lori A Cash gives a presentation on responsible photography for James River Week 2023 at the Tuckahoe Area Library in Henrico County, Virginia. Each of us at the Responsible Photography Collective is available to do in-person or Zoom-type presentations on responsible photography, write guest blog posts, discuss responsible photography on podcasts, or even create webinars.

Creating art as a photographer with models can be highly rewarding, but responsible photography hinges upon building healthy relationships with models and honoring their humanity. The basics of clearly communicating, practicing consent, and considering other factors for models provides a foundation of ethical practices with model photography.

Here are some guideline questions to help wildlife photographers think about where they fall on the ethical spectrum if deciding to photograph wildlife over a human supplied food source.

How to avoid confrontation and be a responsible street photographer. The key is to simply apply the “don’t be a jerk” rule.

Respecting birds and wildlife during the nesting seasons is more important than getting your perfect shot. Here are tips on how to be a responsible bird and wildlife photographer during the spring nesting seasons.

We humans are interesting animals. We’re the only ones who have forgotten we’re a part of nature. Living in cities has taught us to be comfortable and barely notice a lot of very noisy things. If a train passes by, it’s just background noise. A car honks its horn and we barely take note. Construction and traffic noises surround us all the time. We are constantly accustomed to music, television and other sounds around us all the time.

But being out in nature is different. It’s quiet there.

A field of Indian paintbrushes and bluebonnets photographed using a telephoto lens (Tamron 50-400mm for Sony e-mount) in Central Texas.

“Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.” This is a common three-word summary of strategies used to promote sustainability. The three words are arranged in descending order of effectiveness.

5 Tips on How to Report Illegal Drone Use on Federal Refuge and Park Lands by Lori A Cash.