The ethics of using photo-illustrations for news stories

Bagpiper staff members and Floyd Central journalism students:

Please read, think about, and respond to the following article by Gary Green regarding the use of photo-illustrations with news stories (click on the link below).

Do we use this technique too often in The Bagpiper? What are the ethical concerns and considerations of using photo-illustrations with news content? Do we need to establish clearer, more consistent guidelines for use of photo-illustrations? Why or why not? And if so, should some of these guidelines be? I’d like your thoughts outlined in the Comments section of my blog off to the left of this entry. Consider your own section when appropriate. Consider both print and web. Remember to leave your name. Deadline: Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. Worth 20 points.

Is it appropriate to use a photo-illustration for a news story?