Statement of Ethics (6.26)

Intent

My intent as an artist is led by curiosity and a desire to learn, whether this be about myself and my own experience, or the experiences of others (people, places, things). I will consistently evaluate whether I am an appropriate person to tell a story, and the role of my voice as artist as something with a positive and empowering impact. I will work to represent others and others’ experiences in a respectful, honest, and sensitive way.

I will regularly interrogate my motivation for making photographs, and my ability to listen and evaluate feedback from a variety of critical sources. I will actively seek criticism from a variety of sources in order to inform my approach.

Photographing people, I will make clear my intentions for the work and its potential publication, share the images with participants as soon as I am able, and do everything possible to ensure the experience is comfortable and collaborative. I acknowledge that circumstances change, and those photographed reserve the right to revoke their consent for the images to be shared publicly at any time (with appropriate notice given for this to be actioned).

Responsibility

I recognise that images can have real impact, and acknowledge a responsibility of care to everyone I photograph that lasts as long as the images do. I endeavour to choose creative collaborators based on shared ethics and attitudes whilst respecting individual nuance, and commit to supporting and celebrating my collaborators wherever possible.

I have a responsibility to consider the environment when making work as in all elements of life and will consider low-impact options wherever possible. This includes using second-hand materials, tools, and hardware where appropriate, minimising waste, and actively seeking ways to develop new low-toxicity methodologies and sharing resources where possible.

Accountability

When I make mistakes, I endeavour to respond proactively and with sensitivity. I understand codes of ethics vary from person to person, that disagreements are healthy if heard, and that this is an ongoing promise which may change as I do.