The Ethics of Photojournalism

The Ethics of Photojournalism

After the death of Robin Williams, a number of ethical issues and bad reporting started to happen. It was believed that during the month of Robin William death an ethical issue was being said every day. According to imeidaethics “CNN apologized for saying Williams had “demons,” This was crazy considering how respected this man was. He was a great actor and a great human being that gave back something to society. For this to go on after he died is a true sign of being disrespectful.

Photo taken by Ben Gabbe

Another publishing company that was truly out of order is Radar Online. They posted a picture by publishing a photo it said showed Williams at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. Going back to the pervious assignment about photojournalist risking themselves by taking pictures that should be kept private. Radar Online looked at this picture as a money tool because people will buy their work if they see a picture of Robin Williams. Another thing I disagree with is that pictures like this can change an opinion on someone. For instance, Robin Williams was a popular person and some people changed their view on him when they saw pictures of him doing bad things.

Photo taken by John Long 

I totally disagree with what was carried on after the death of Robin Williams. Especially because

Photo taken by Matthew Jones

he is such a role model for others. Robin Williams should be remembered for the good things rather than his not so good moments. Fox News’ Shep Smith stated Williams was a “coward” for killing himself. She his morals are thrown out the window when he made that comment. Could you imagine Robin Williams friends and family waking up to see that comment made on tv.

See if I was covering this story I would highlight Robin Williams key moments of when he was alive because I want him to be remembered for the right reason which was when he was an actor. I don’t want his name to be mocked after his death.