As a photographer myself I feel that Photography is a profound field to work in because photographers are always viewing the world through a lens and need to make quick actions and calls on what to photograph and what not to photograph. They need to see what they want to open and expose to their audience. It is their job to capture awe-inspiring moments and express every detail that situation without using words. In order for everyone who views that photograph to instantly be captivated and feel what the photograph is expressing. But I do believe there is a fine line between public and private moments in life that photographers may have to overlook. For a moment of such intimacy with her prayers and feelings I do believe this photograph is highly offensive to Ms. Marie but highly impactful to society. She states that when she heard the click clicking of the cameras her mood immediately changed to “pissed off” because she felt like a zoo animal. She was not posing or acting for this photo she had a breakdown and sought out prayers for help. Having all those photographers including Mr. Dunand take her picture and publish it to me seemed ill-mannered and obnoxious. Perhaps if they would have approached her and shared her sorrow and then asked for a photograph it would have made far less room for controversy and not offended their subject so greatly. However I do find myself stuck in the middle with this decision of when should the camera should be put down because I also believe that at its randomness and natural moment that the photo was very impactful. I feel that not including her name or anything did leave room for her privacy in terms of being publicized. Perhaps the only way to know what is a good time to put down the camera heavily on photographers connection to society itself and its expectations.
