Thoughts on photo editing?

[Redcap 787]

A conversation earlier got me thinking, what are all your thoughts on the use of "photoshop" (quotes because that's become a catchall phrase for all photo editing) in SP photos?

Of course, privacy preserving methods are an exception (e.g. tattoos, backgrounds), and also an exception can be made for professionally taken photos where the photographer may retouch photos.

But what I'm talking about is the use of FaceApp, and other AI driving tools to artificially touch up one's looks, or (sometimes obviously) slim out a figure.

In my view it's a little dishonest, and I'm not even sure why it's needed. If a provider is worried that someone won't book them because they're a few pounds heavier, and feel the need to edit a photo to shed those pounds, wouldn't the date be upset when they show up and things aren't as they seem? Is that not a bait and switch?

How does everyone feel about this?

[DaveM2 171]

I think it's pretty deceptive. Those professional photoshoot pics are the worst because they are always heavily touched up, I always pass if there aren't any normal pics. That's just how advertising works though, something that looks better will get more attention even if it's not fully accurate. Tattoos are the biggest problem imo, blurring them is a reasonable middle ground that allows for privacy to be maintained while still being representative, but instead the norm seems to be completely removing any trace even if it's like a full sleeve on their arm or all over their chest. Personally I'm not a fan of that and would like to know that before booking. 

[Babygirl_brooklyn 241]

In circumstances of distinguishing features, such as tattoos, providers typically don’t display these in ads because it voids our privacy. Tattoos are both recognizable and identifiable features, especially if someone is local to an area. I wouldn’t say this is done in most cases to be deceptive. If you don’t like tattoos, just ask the provider if they have any before meeting. 

[BenDover 230]

7 hours ago, Redcap said:

A conversation earlier got me thinking, what are all your thoughts on the use of "photoshop" (quotes because that's become a catchall phrase for all photo editing) in SP photos?

Of course, privacy preserving methods are an exception (e.g. tattoos, backgrounds), and also an exception can be made for professionally taken photos where the photographer may retouch photos.

But what I'm talking about is the use of FaceApp, and other AI driving tools to artificially touch up one's looks, or (sometimes obviously) slim out a figure.

In my view it's a little dishonest, and I'm not even sure why it's needed. If a provider is worried that someone won't book them because they're a few pounds heavier, and feel the need to edit a photo to shed those pounds, wouldn't the date be upset when they show up and things aren't as they seem? Is that not a bait and switch?

How does everyone feel about this?

i remember when many, especially the younger ones , were doing the face filters 

 ugh 

or worse adding the little puppy ears and nose 🙄

[Metalsmith 2983]

I the body art that a person adorns themselves with is interesting, and each tattoo usually has a story, and it's neat to hear the wearer's perspective and tale.  That said, hiding or covering tattoos in a SP photo would be entirely reasonable to sustain some privacy, but I do agree that face filters are a bit deceptive. 

 

Adding puppy ears and nose is - annoying.