Although seeking out endangered species to photograph can have many benefits for both of us as photographers and the species themselves, there is a level of responsibility on the photographer's part to aid in the protection of these animals.

Roadside photography can lead you to find the beauty of nature in unexpected places along the sides of roads. This type of photography is also known as car trunk photography where photographers do not roam far from their vehicle. As with all genres of photography, with this type of photography one should be mindful of the duties of being a responsible roadside photographer.

A single tree is that all that stands in a clearcut field with powerlines in the background

For those unfamiliar with safari tourism, the stunning wildlife photos shared from these trips often create the illusion of intimate, solitary moments between photographer and animal. In reality, this couldn’t be further from the truth

Portrait of a child dressed as a pumpkin

Recently, a self-described wildlife sanctuary near where I live was denied a permit to operate by our county. . . . It was never a sanctuary, and the judge in this case noted they did not qualify for that status.

A wildlife photography caption should always include what the viewer is looking at, why it matters, where and when it was taken, but it should also explain how the photograph was made and how it was processed

Over time, it has become easier and faster to edit photographs. Now, widespread adoption of AI means that entirely fictional images that look real can now be created.

Introduction to our regular blog contributors to learn more about the photographers that advocate for responsible and ethical photography.

More and more in my news feed I have been seeing headlines from places I love shutting down or severely restricting visitor access to popular areas and viewpoints. Or, worse yet, becoming overall unwelcoming to visitors due to the negative impacts they area having on the daily life of locals.

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.