Landscape photography may not involve photographing animals or people, but that does not mean it does not come with its own set of ethics that creatives should consider each time they head out with their cameras. This fantastic video essay features an experienced landscape photographer sharing some of the most common ethical considerations creatives should be aware of and some examples of how violating them can have detrimental effects on the surrounding environment.
Coming to you from Alister Benn of Expressive Photography, this important video essay discusses some of the important ethical considerations in landscape photography. Perhaps the most common thing landscape photographers need to be aware of is damaging plant life beneath their feet. We often move well off the beaten path in order to get the shots we want, and that often means walking on top of various plant life. A single person might not destroy a local ecosystem (though individuals can certainly do plenty of damage), but little bits of damage can add up over time, and some species are so sensitive that it might only take a single errant step to kill them off. It is important that we are careful and respectful of the life around us. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Benn.
