Photography is not a neutral act. This resource invites educators to think deeply about the images we take, the stories we tell, and the ethics behind our lens.
Includes practical tools, reflection prompts, and ethical considerations to support respectful and pedagogical photography practices with children.
Grounded in the EYLF V2.0, ECA Code of Ethics, and the UN Rights of the Child.
Section 1 – Reflective Questions
A series of provocations that explore power, intent, and emotional responses to photography in early learning settings
Section 2 – Documentation Pressures
Prompts to reflect on the tension between compliance, visual expectations, and authentic documentation
Section 3 – Photos as Currency
Challenges the transactional use of images and invites a shift toward photos as tools for dialogue, learning, and connection
Section 4 – Children’s Rights and Representation
Critical questions around dignity, autonomy, and image-sharing, supported by references to the ECA Code of Ethics and the UN Rights of the Child
Section 5 – Educator’s Photography Toolbox
Practical, thoughtful alternatives to traditional photo-taking — including ideas for slowing down, capturing thinking, and choosing respectful angles
This resource is ideal for team meetings, induction conversations, policy reviews, and services seeking to align their photography practices with their philosophy.
PDF Download | 2 pages | Immediate access
Photography is not a neutral act. This resource invites educators to think deeply about the images we take, the stories we tell, and the ethics behind our lens.
Includes practical tools, reflection prompts, and ethical considerations to support respectful and pedagogical photography practices with children.
Grounded in the EYLF V2.0, ECA Code of Ethics, and the UN Rights of the Child.
Section 1 – Reflective Questions
A series of provocations that explore power, intent, and emotional responses to photography in early learning settings
Section 2 – Documentation Pressures
Prompts to reflect on the tension between compliance, visual expectations, and authentic documentation
Section 3 – Photos as Currency
Challenges the transactional use of images and invites a shift toward photos as tools for dialogue, learning, and connection
Section 4 – Children’s Rights and Representation
Critical questions around dignity, autonomy, and image-sharing, supported by references to the ECA Code of Ethics and the UN Rights of the Child
Section 5 – Educator’s Photography Toolbox
Practical, thoughtful alternatives to traditional photo-taking — including ideas for slowing down, capturing thinking, and choosing respectful angles
This resource is ideal for team meetings, induction conversations, policy reviews, and services seeking to align their photography practices with their philosophy.
PDF Download | 2 pages | Immediate access
