In the same section of the book but under Ideally, Photojournalist Should Do I find number seven compelling. It states,"Strive by example and influence to maintain the spirit and high standards expressed in this code. When confronted with situations in which the proper action is not clear, seek the counsel of those who exhibit the highest standards of the profession. Photojournalists should continuously study their craft and the ethics that guide it". The reason I find it compelling is because it will be hard to know what to do in certain situations. There will also be no clear line on what to so finding help with help you out in those situations.
An example that illustrates one of the "Code of Ethics" points is if you were at a peaceful demonstration and it was peaceful. The cops and protesters were not fighting or arguing but being respectful of each other and you decided to stage an argument between a cop and protester. You could even stage a cop hugging a protester. From me if I was in this situation I wouldn't stage anything because you see nowadays so many un-peaceful protest that it would be a better story if you showed a peaceful protest. It would almost be like the photo of the person putting the flower on the cops gun during the Vietnam War. The picture had power behind it and so that is what I would try to do. As for staging a hug even though it is showing a peaceful demonstration it isn't true. You are meant to show the truth.
Favorite Photos From Other Students: This photos are my favorite from other students so far in this class. The first photo is Andrew's of protesters from outside the Benton County Courthouse. The reason I like this photo is because it has personality. It is natural and not posed even though some of the people are looking at the camera. It also is interesting because these people have been doing this for about 15 years. As far as following directions for the assignment Andrew hit spot on. He has a great caption for it including the names of the people, where it was, and when.The second photo is Nathan's from the first week of school. As a class we went around campus and took pictures. He got a picture of an older gentleman who was at a booth out in the courtyard of LBCC; he was talking about God and had bibles out for people to take. The reason I like this picture is because you don't need a caption for this picture to know what is going on. Another thing I really like about this picture is the angle. Some people might not like it but I feel that it gives this picture some power. It also has an artsie feel to it. As far as following directions Nathan followed everything. He could have a better caption but it was the first week of school so we were still trying to get the feel of everything and just take pictures so he did good.
Link to Andrew's picture and blog: https://awschulz.wordpress.com/#jp-carousel-123
Link to Nathan's picture and blog: http://nathanharrow.blogspot.com/
Photos of the Week: For my pictures this week I took pictures of any old friend of mine who just became Benton County's 2017 Rodeo Queen. I have been friends with her since middle school. She is a great person and is a good selection of Rodeo Queen. If you get the chance to meet her you are lucky.
Rylee Henderer, 2017 Benton County Rodeo Queen, out at her barn on Tuesday, October 18, with her horse Bob. She will be in The Christmas Parade in Benton County with her horse; make sure to wave to her.
2017 Benton County Rodeo Queen Rylee Henderer
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