When you hear the word Photoshop, you think of photo editing, or maybe illustration and graphic design. And that's what Photoshop is used for. But lately, Photoshop has been criticized for its use in fashion. Everyone knows that fashion magazines present their models in an unrealistic way. The men and women modeling in those magazine are presented in a golden light. They look too perfect; there's no way that they can actually look like they do. And that's true; photos like that are doctored to make the models look ten times more handsome or beautiful. Usually, that wouldn't be a problem. They do that to insinuate that if you buy their product, then you will look like this person. And that's just marketing. Most people don't really pay attention to this. Most. Those supermodels and actors with perfect bodies and beautiful faces make some strive to achieve something that's impossible. Those people see those photos, unconsciously latch onto them, and don't let go. They want to be that perfect, that handsome, which is impossible. And yet, they still try. Some begin to dislike how they look, striving to reach that golden standard, but they never do. Self-hate creeps in, filling their minds and thoughts. It sometimes leads to eating disorders, depression, or many other mental sicknesses. These marketing strategies can, and have, ruined lives. Some blame the corporations that make these photos, others blame the software used. Photoshop's gotten a bad rap for being used by these companies. But is really to blame? I don't think so. You don't blame the gun for shooting someone; you blame the shooter. As a private company, Adobe (The makers of Photoshop), could limit who could and couldn't use their products, but would that really be fair? No, it wouldn't. In summary:
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AuthorHi! I'm Thomas MacDougall, a sophomore at DSA. Here you can check out my thoughts and recent activities. Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this blog are solely those of the author and do not represent those of Durham School of the Arts or Durham Public Schools. Archives
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