Foundation
Wait for a gesture before photographing
Whena willing person begins an activity
Frame a willing person doing an ordinary activity. Hold your position and wait briefly for a hand, expression or turn that reveals the activity. Photograph that moment; let it pass if it does not arrive.
Start tiny
Wait for one hand movement.
SafetyUse a willing subject; agree separately before sharing. Stop if they want to stop.
Evidence grade CPractitioner method or editorial idea
Nikon School, Working Notes, Subject, Background, Light, pp. 23–25. Read the source ↗ Savannah Dodd / Photography Ethics Centre, The Fundamentals of Photographic Consent (2022). Read the source ↗ Practice, cue and time are editorial adaptations of documented methods.
Foundation: Small recurring actions with little setup. Choose anchors that fit your day.
