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Ethical problems arises when photos are manipulated in ways that trick the public into believing that they are seeing something which is not real. Examples of this type of deception include: Time's cover with OJ's skin darkened (June 27, 1994);

A code of ethics sets out an organization's ethical guidelines and best practices to follow for honesty, integrity, and professionalism. For members of an organization, violating the code of ethics can result in sanctions including termination.

Image ethics has never before been the subject of so much media criticism as at the present time. The use of violent images is questioned. Photographers that hound celebrities beyond propriety are criticized. Pictures that are manipulated and present misleading views damage the media's credibility.

"Ethical digital imaging requires that the original uncompressed image file be stored on archival media (e.g., CD-R) without any image manipulation or processing operation.

Editing should maintain the integrity of the photographic images' content and context. Do not manipulate images or add or alter sound in any way that can mislead viewers or misrepresent subjects. Do not pay sources or subjects or reward them materially for information or participation.

"Ethical digital imaging requires that the original uncompressed image file be stored on archival media (e.g., CD-R) without any image manipulation or processing operation.

In addition to legalities, you should also strive to use images ethically. This means you should be careful to represent people and situations accurately while also considering personal privacy and reputation.

Privacy and Confidentiality Don't intrude on private moments such as grieving; be considerate of the situation you find yourself photographing. Don't take advantage of a person's trust. If they have asked for privacy or confidentiality regarding their identity or circumstances, respect their wishes.