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Ho Boy! We picked a doozie this time.

Ethics in Photojournalism...Sounds simple enough, doesn't it?

Where does one you start? From the moral standards to be upheld by publications, to the expectation of Truth, to the every increasing pressure to make your photos stand out while adhering to more rigorous standards...

We dive in and we dive deep.

As always, on this "Roundtable" Photo Friday episode, I am joined 2 of my 3 trusted advisors and fellow enthusiasts, namely Vivardy Boursiquot and Dimitri Rousseau (*Koralie Woodward could not join us this time around) as we attempt to throw our humble yet enthusiastic hats into the ring and try our luck at taming this impressive beast of a subject in our own curious way.

You can connect with Dimitri via his Instagram.

You can connect with Vivardy via his website or Instagram as well.

Some resources and show notes discussed in this episode include but not limited to...

National Press Photographers Association Code of Ethics

This very insightful talk by New York-based photojournalist, Natan Dvir

The Steve McCurry Scandal (via PetaPixel)

Revisionist History - S2E4 (Malcolm Gladwell podcast) : The Footsoldier of Birmingham

The New York Post cover controversy

World Press Photo 2017 Photo of The Year

I do hope you enjoy this exchange as we certainly enjoyed bringing it to you.

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A quick solo rapid-fire episode. Just reflecting on how little acts of kindness should not be an effort.

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Curve-ball...Setback...Call it what you want - I'm well aware that this thing called Life is riddled with events that fall under the umbrella 'unpredictable'. However, when you come across an unforeseen circumstance that throws you for a loop you didn't see coming, let's agree there a very few reasons to sugarcoat it : it just sucks.

On this very candid and no less personal episode, I welcome back the charming and undaunted Stephanie Delpe (IG: @justme_smd) who, in her own words, fought against the natural instinct to shutdown and close off, and instead, show a tremendous example of vulnerability and transparency.

We touch on the wisdom brought on by perspective, the importance of humility, reflect on our personal choices...and a heck of a lot more.

Here's to new new chapters, and looking ahead, heads high.

I do hope you enjoy this exchange as we certainly enjoyed bringing it to you.

Remember to leave a comment and let us know how we're doing. Either on the blog of via email :

awaketheawesome [at] gmail [dot] com

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A little trip down nostalgia road and a short rapid-fire version of the story of a very impactful day in our young lives that still resonates with me to this day, both as a parent and as a person.

If you just happen to find some kind of personal truth in this little trip, feel free to share. Would love to hear from you : awaketheawesome [at] gmail [dot] com

Remember to leave a comment and let us know how we're doing.

#StayAwesome

Don't you just love it when a good wholesome unplanned, unrehearsed, unscripted, unfiltered and honest conversation just flows smoothly and takes on a life of its own^

I do.

Hadn't done a Photography-centered recording in a while so it was really nice of my friend and creative compadre, Vivardy Boursiquot, to stop by and chime on a couple of items that we just threw out onto the proverbial whiteboard and just ran with.

What transpired was a truly fun and engaging exchange of ideas and perspectives which are always a blast if you ask me.

From the subject of ethics in photography, to an open overview of Vivardy's website, to the relevance on online critiques...we pretty much let loose on this one - and it's a gem of a good one.

You can connect with Vivardy via his website for business and related inquiries. You can also follow his Social Media updates via Instagram and/or Facebook.