Photo Manipulation & Ethics

Many people change or alter images to make them seem more dramatic. This sells & gets the publics eye, while it helps with the photographers' careers.


The reason for these actions being so wrong is because they twist the truth. Lying to people is not okay.You're supposed to be delivering a message & the news.


The Oprah picture is probably the worst picture just because they put someone else's body on the picture. It makes it seem as if Oprah has something to be ashamed of & in my opinion, that's wrong.

I don't think the Clinton & Castro photo is a big deal because this event did in fact happen.

Evolution

1. List the changes that were made to the model's face in the computer. (Look carefully)
-her blemishes were covered
-her skintone was changed
-her eye color was changed
-they altered her facial features on the computer
-they made her eyes bigger

2. Is it ethically acceptable to change a person's appearance like this in a photo? Why or why not?
No. You're not showing the real person. It's no different than putting a mask on.

3. Are there circumstances in which it would be more ethically wrong to do this type of manipulation?
-to embarass a person by adding something to the picture that wasn't there before

4. What types of changes are OK, and what aren't?
Makeup is okay, but in my opinion natural beauty is better.

5. Explain what you think the differences are between fashion photography and photojournalism.
Fashion photography- the world has a certain view of models & think that's perfection, but in reality the models don;t even really look like that.
Photojournalism- the pictures can be altered, but most of the time you can still see the natural beauty of the shot.

6. What relationship does each type of photography have to reality, and how does this affect the ethical practice of each?
Each photography has its own way of twisting reality. This causes people to live in a "different world." They think this is what something real looks like & most of the time it's the exact opposite.

Editing Photos For Publication Using PhotoShop

Picture From Film Camera

1.) Is anything in sharp focus? Yes, Noelia Is. (:
a.) Describe what is in focus and what is not. The Main Subject of The Picture Is Noelia. The Other People Aren't Really In Focus .. They're Just In The Background.
b.) If not in focus, state the cause. The Reason They Aren't In Focus Is Because They Aren't Really Important in The Picture.
2.) Is there good contrast? (Look for the blacks and whites in the photo)? Yes.
a.) If no, state the probable cause? ---
3.) Are all the rules followed? (Is the photo candid? Does the subject fill the frame? Does the photo contain action? Does it follow composition rules?) Yes.
a.) If yes, explain what techniques were used and how you followed them in your photo. Rule of Thirds.
b.) If no, how will you correct this next time? ---
4.) Is there yellowing or are there spots on the print? Yes.
a.) If yes, what caused it/them? They're Water Spots.
5.) Are there print rings or spots? Answer From Last Question.
a.) If yes, state the probable cause. --- ? ---
6.) Are your negatives, contact sheet, test strip and print stored in your folder? Yes.
a.) If no, explain why. ---