Ethical Photography, & Stories from 70 Countries

529 Hayes Street,San Francisco CA 94102

08 April, 2023

Description

Cultures from around the world are beautiful and different from ours. When traveling, it's easy to point your lens at an unsuspecting subject, snap a picture, and post it to social media with some pithy observations. But as photographers, we have a responsibility to our subjects, including sharing their stories. Every once and a while, that voice in the back of our head says "Should I have asked before taking their picture?" or “Should I post this image?” I think we should listen to and work with that voice. In this talk, I’ll share some of my thoughts, strategies, and experiences with taking and sharing photos of people across the world. This, to me, is Ethical Photography; how not to exploit the subject we’re taking pictures of, but rather, to honor them by sharing their stories, histories, and cultures. Artist Bio Michael is a Photographer and Product Designer based in Oakland. He is a world traveler, having been to over 70 countries, and believes that everyone has an interesting story to tell; his goal is to tell some of those stories. When he’s not shooting or designing, he’s being creative in the kitchen, working on a landscaping project, or planning his next trip with his husband. Parking 2 Hr Parking Meters along Hayes Street Parking Garage Performing Arts Garage - Lot #201 BART From SFO or Antioch, exit the train from at Civic Center/UN Plaza, about 15min. walk to Peak Design Retail Please refer to the BART Train Schedule for alerts, updates, & information. *Media coverage will take place during the event. By attending the event, guests permit Peak Design to use their image or likeness in a professional manner. *Doors open for the event at 7:15PM. *Seats are limited! Seats are on a first come first served basis. No reserved seating.