Allowed Quote by Brady Corbet
“I don't think that there's anything that we shouldn't be allowed to photograph, really, unless there's something that's really deeply harmful to the subject in the photograph.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film festival Q&A, 2021
Photography should be unrestricted unless it causes deep harm to the subject.
In simple terms: Photographs are free unless harmful.
Key Takeaway
Respect subjects’ wellbeing when photographing.
Themes
ethics
freedom
harm
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- documentary work
- street photography
- journalism
- social media
Key Concepts
privacy
consent
artistic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries protect subjects?
- How to assess harm?
A Different Perspective
Defining “deeply harmful” can be subjective and limit expression.
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