Yesterday I asked a question on facebook – Bridal photos should not be edited because they are reflecting reality” – agree or disagree ? – the response was mixed, some people want the ‘fantasy’ to be perfect and look perfect..others want a higher dose of reality.
Truth is the biggest bridal alterations happen before the photo editing. I hate going to weddings and seeing a different-looking bride, there are some brides who request makeup such that they’ve never ever worn before and never will again. Some makeup artists are clever enough to succeed in giving these clients exactly what they want, which in the end is a face that isn’t theirs. I don’t blame the makeup artists, their job is to make the bride happy, however that may be, but I don’t get why the bride wants to look like a different person.
As regards photo editing there’s nothing wrong with editing the light or a pimple that’s not a permanent mark on a face but when it comes to weight, shape or body proportions, I feel that it would be impossible to look at a photo of myself and be proud of something that’s not me.
I echo this sentiment not just in relation to bridal photography but any shoot that’s not a story but about someone ‘real’.
Your Turn – Leave me a comment with your opinion 🙂
Comments
Simply Fashion TV
Very good point! Most people are so "edited" before their wedding pictures that complaining about post wedding edits to the photos seems redundant. I prefer a more natural look. And I wouldn't want my size or anything edited in the photo… But if I had a weird pimple that day, I'd expect it to be edited out 😛
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Moi Contre La Vie
LOVE reading this! Great points darling, you're right on! <3 GIGLove
Rajalakshmi Murali
I agree to what u say. And, as long as the person is happy, i dont think photoshopping shd be a problem. It is not going to mislead as in those advertisements.. It is a bride and groom's personal album. They can do it any way they wish it to be. 🙂 That said, i am not a big fan of body altering photoshops either. 🙂
Mia Foo
most brides ended up looking very different from how they usually will due to the bridal make up. photoshopping is still not as extensive, i guess? i dont see either as a problem. the focus should be on the bride and groom. if looking vastly difference "irl" and unbelievably good-looking is what they want, then they shouldn't be judged poorly for it.
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Aimi Haruna
I'm look better in picture even before I edited them *I can't use photoshop* lol.
I'm enjoying reading your post <3
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Beauty Blogette
I've never saw that level of PS in bridal photography. I guess that changed body shapes in editing is not a trend around here.
Evelina Anya
I don't really edit my photos because it looks like I've edited it.. Hehe…
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Sin Yee
I think mild edit will be great as in color tone. giglove
♥Sarah♥
I feel that bridal photoshop editing can be done, but not too extreme that even other people can't recognise the bride. =)
Khushboo Motihar
I believe that photographs should be enhanced a little so that they look better but their core elements should not be changed completely. I basically dislike too many changes! GIG love 🙂
Arian Yupangco
There's definitely a difference between editing and retouching for me. A lot of brides simply want their pictures to look perfect, and that's totally fine. A hint of retouching is harmless and fine.
Kumiko Mae
I'm fine with minimal editing for whatever occasion, weddings included. But that said, the pressure is on the mua or photographer to make a photo stand out in perfection
Agata Pokutycka
I think it all depends to what degree we edit the shots.
Make it look more appealing, sharpen it etd, but do not change the reality by removing your freckles or adding a perfect skin tonne.
In the end of the day photos are our memories not a dreamland wanna be.
Nicol
i never knew the the bridal pictures get photoshopped! i dont like it when photoshops extreme
jessica ie
I think they just want to be beautiful and get the best for their best moment in life 😀
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Belleza Kisses
I honestly don't mind photoshopping to an extent. Now, i really do dislike when someone goes completely over board with it.
Yuh Jiun
Agree much! They may photoshop but not that over until people can't recognize that it's you lol
Chaicy Style A Pastiche
Agreed! I'm not very keen on editing pictures either! And that is one of the standing instructions given to my photographer !
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Maria Clara Novita Kusumahati
agree! i think original worth more than just photoshop.. maybe in some case photoshop does help you..
just dont do over edit .. 🙂
Heena Shah-Dhedhi
Happiness is the key to everything. So whatever makes you happy is what you must agree with. <3 GIGLove
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Beauty Redefined
photoshop aahh its an amazing thing i wish i can do …. most of the bridal shoots pics arephotshoped and that makes them look so gorgeous. but i just hate when people go over boeard with ediitng
Jxhia Wong
Hey that is such a great post 🙂 great job girl !