Thoughts About Photoshop

1) Is it fair to be able to represent the female body this way?
I don’t think it is fair for the female body to be represented this way. That is my opinion because these days, a majority of the public thinks that every single woman needs to have the “perfect body.” Many celebs are now going against Photoshop because it is going way out of hand. The differences that Photoshop can make are either small or big. Unfortunately, a lot of the modifications made are humongous. Compared to the normal photo, the lady’s hips, waist, and face are slimmer in the Photoshop print. Also her collarbone was accentuated and her boobs were made to look rounder and bigger. It is an embarrassment when Photoshop is used to create these kinds of adjustments. This photo, as also others, are sending out the wrong message to the society, especially girls, who may start to feel like they aren’t beautiful or need to go anorexic to be as worth as the Photoshop models on magazines. All in all, this was why I think it is unfair for the female body to be represented by Photoshop.

2) Which image do you think is better?
Though some people argue that the Photoshop version of the model is better because it makes her look prettier and less thick, I still love the original much better. The original has everything that is expected. It shows the lady’s true self and body instead of a fake and plastic figure which does not look as good. The original not only makes the whole image more realistic but makes the model posing in it seem like a good role model and someone who embraces her own values. Being yourself and being confident in your own skin is what truly matters. I just want to say that it is important to show personal flaws because I believe anybody’s imperfections (including mines) are perfect as they are.

3) Is Photoshop cheating?
I don’t really think Photoshop is always cheating. Using Photoshop on minor issues just like on a school or family portrait is fine. Actually, many photographers suggest Photoshop to get rid of zits, blemishes, and scars on the face (or anywhere else on the body) that can show. Managing Photoshop that way is okay for me because your just utilizing it to present yourself better. But once there are big changes in photos like to make someone’s body look skinnier and another’s face more toned and beautiful is just wrong. Generating transformations such as maneuvering Photoshop to make the hips look slimmer and the legs to have a thigh gap are just plain horrendous. That is when I consider applying Photoshop as cheating. Nobody should be trying to be anything or something else that they can’t become. Each human has his or her own mind, heart, and very much, destiny. Having Photoshop can be an advantage but is still of course a great privilege. Many people should start taking that privilege as an honor and use it in a beneficial manner. So instead of going on a cheating approach to make yourself the most gorgeous woman or the most muscled and the most handsome man to ever step foot on the Earth, just appreciate that there is something that exists called Photoshop that can be serviced to help accentuate our natural beauties.