Photos That Are Disrespectful, Dangerous, or Downright Illegal Abroad

6. Children in Vulnerable Communities

Taking photos of children in slums, refugee camps, or underdeveloped areas without consent isn’t just ethically murky—it can be exploitative. In countries like India, Uganda, or Brazil, many children are photographed daily by well-meaning tourists, then reduced to symbols of poverty online. Worse, some images end up fueling harmful narratives or are misused entirely. If you wouldn’t take or share that photo back home, don’t do it abroad. Want to help? Support a local NGO, ask questions, and put your camera down.