Christine Celia Section 6

 Manipulating photographs is nothing new in our society. Started to become popular in the 1980’s. Today changes in photographs are much more drastic compared to the past due to advanced software.

Adobe Photoshop Corel Paint Shop Pro Photoimpression

To enhance the looks of people and/or objects To avoid trial and error in photoshoots To save time and money on advertisements To make companies more efficient

 Women already live in a society where they feel they need to look perfect. Some altered photographs give people the belief that “perfect” is unhealthy. This can be dangerous to people’s health.  Can cause people, specifically women to have anxiety and be depressed.

 These advertisements are not realistic. May make consumers believe that a product can do something to an extent that it cannot.  False Advertising. Can cause unhappy customers.

RALPH LAUREN ADTWIGGY OIL OF OLAY AD:

 Understand that companies will not stop altering photographs. However they should not be altered to the point where the image of the human body is distorted.  Advertisements should come with disclaimers. Would make consumers realize that their results from the product usage may not be as drastic.

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