‘Create your own content, mate!': Nepali photojournalists concerned over unauthorised use of their work

(L-R) Nepali photojournalists Skanda Gautam, Barsha Shah and Umesh Basnet.

(L-R) Nepali photojournalists Skanda Gautam, Barsha Shah and Umesh Basnet. Credit: Photos by (L-R) Laxmi Prasad Ngakhusi, Laxmi Dhimal, Utsav Basnet

With the rise of social media, Nepali photojournalists say their work is often stolen, edited or shared without proper credit. Following recent Gen Z protests in Nepal, photojournalist Skanda Gautam raised these concerns on social media. Our Nepal correspondent Girish Subedi spoke with Gautam, along with Barsha Shah and Umesh Basnet, who share similar challenges while working behind the lens.


Subscribe to the SBS Nepali podcast here.
Disclaimer: We would like to inform you that the opinions expressed in the segment are those of the talents themselves.

Share
Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Nepali-speaking Australians.
Stories about women of Nepali heritage in Australia who are about to become parents.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
Nepali News

Nepali News

Watch it onDemand
‘Create your own content, mate!': Nepali photojournalists concerned over unauthorised use of their work | SBS Nepali