The internet is full of sneaky illegally taken photos and videos of the working girls of Amsterdam's red light district. So what, you may ask.
Well, a video or photo may actually get a girl killed. Who would believe such a fact? Not many I am sure, so let me explain. In truth it is very unlikely to happen but these videos and photos can still course a huge amount of problems for girls who simply want to earn some money in a country where it is perfectly legal.
Many girls will have come to Amsterdam from poor countries like Bulgaria to earn some money for themselves and families. Although the girls will have no shame in what they are doing (why should they?) they will have elderly family members back home who would never accept such an occupation for their beautiful relative with such high potential. So, when the girls travel they will say they have PR jobs, bar work or any other acceptable form of work.
In truth of course they are working in the famous red light windows of Amsterdam. There is no way that their family and friends back home will ever find out unless a sneaky picture or video ends up on the internet and someone sees it. Yes it seems unlikely but it is so so important that it doesn't happen the girls will shout, scream and chase anyone they see trying to record them.
So all I am asking is that you show them a little respect. Think about them as people with feelings and friends and families and never try to film or photograph them.
That doesn't mean you need to leave your cameras at home and over the last few years I have taken hundreds of photos in Amsterdam's three red light districts as well as many others. Not one of my photos though shows any working girl but if you'd like to see them visit my site- http://www.amsterdam-red-light-district-maps.com
Oh, and how does it get them killed? Well in certain countries bringing shame to a family is viewed very seriously and I am sure you have all heard about honour killings.
