Video footage shows a young photographer posing a woman in front of a makeshift memorial: is it defective journalism ethics,or just the way it’s done?A young photojournalist caught on video posing a girl in mourning after the Brussels terror attacks has sparked a furious debate among internationally renowned news photographers approximately how often news photographs are staged.
In the footage, captured by Fox News during a live cross to Belgium on Wednesday morning, or photographer Khaled Al Sabbah can be seen moving the arm of a young girl and directing her in front of the makeshift memorial,while he snaps away with his camera. Photojournalist ethics – outlined by media organizations, industry associations and major competitions – state that news photos cannot be posed.
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Source: theguardian.com