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Objective: It is important that we take photographs in a way that is respectful and ethical, so we are going to spend some time talking about what that means and brainstorming guidelines.
Warm-Up: Photo Reflection (10 minutes)
Engage: Ethics Scenarios (30 minutes)
Core Activity: Brainstorm Guidelines (30 minutes)
CORE ACTIVITY: Brainstorm photovoice guidelines (30 minutes)
Materials: Place a large piece of chart paper at the front of the classroom with “Photovoice Guidelines” written across the top. If your students will be using consent forms to take photos of people, have that form ready to pass out.
- Ask youth to brainstorm guidelines for taking photos and list them on the chart paper. Examples include:
- No trespassing. Pictures should be taken on public property. Ask permission to take pictures on private property. If taking pictures in a school, are there any places that are out of bounds?
- No staging. Do not stage a picture. Do not interrupt a moment to take a picture.
- Respect privacy. Do not take pictures that invade another’s privacy.
- Get permission. You must get verbal consent to take pictures of a person or a small group of people. Taking pictures of large groups of people without permission is okay. It is also okay to take pictures with people where the faces aren’t seen or are obscured.
- Photos of people should show respect for those people.
- Do not take pictures of illegal activities.
- Don’t hide! You or the camera should not be hidden while taking pictures. Make yourself visible. Explain what you are doing if anyone asks why you are taking pictures.
- Review what youth should say if they are stopped and asked questions about taking pictures
- If students will be taking photos of individuals and need to get consent, take this time to pass around and review the consent form that you will be using. Schools and community organizations often have standardized consent forms already.
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