Micah Juliana E.

Montano ART APPRECIATION

BOM 21 Mr. Jeffrey Alfaro-Lubang

“From deep within”

The concept of digital art and Photo Manipulation

Photo manipulation involves transforming or altering a photograph using various

methods and techniques to achieve desired results. Most photo manipulations are
considered skillful artwork.

Depending on the application and intent, photo manipulations are considered an

art form because it involves the creation of unique images and in some instances,
signature expressions of art by photographic artists.

Examples of photo manipulation include retouching photographs using ink or

paint, airbrushing, double exposure, piecing photos or negatives together in the
darkroom, scratching instant films, or through the use of software-based manipulation
tools applied to digital images. There are a number of software applications available for
digital image manipulation, ranging from professional applications to very basic imaging
software for casual users.

Not only are photos being manipulated by professionals for the media, but also
with the rise of social media everyone has easy access to edit photos they post online.
Countless apps have been created to allow smartphone user tools to modify personal
images.

These apps allow people to edit virtually every aspect in the photo focusing on
the face and body represented. With social media users and the younger generation
being exposed to an extreme amount of imagery that has been manipulated the
consequences have a negative impact as body ideals are unachievable.

Social media has the opportunity to be used as a platform for promoting healthy
body image and unedited photos; the need for approval over social media has to be
altered in the near future.