For a few years now, Photoshop’s popularity has been continuously on the rise. We have been all mesmerized by pictures that were altered with care and grew to think that every cool image must have been digitally doctored.
Well, here are ten pictures that will make you think their subjects have been cleverly modified, when in reality, these are all real!
Implications - Photoshopped and doctored photographs have become the norm. This trend shows how society has become increasingly skeptical of media stories, videos and images, since most consumers have been trained to be critical not to believe everything they see or hear. Advertisers can respond by being more transparent about their digital practices.
Reality Shocktography
10 Images You Won't Believe Aren't Photoshopped
Trend Themes
1. Skepticism of Media - Opportunity for advertisers to increase transparency about their digital practices.
2. Realistic Photography - Opportunity to create authentic and captivating images without relying on digital manipulation.
3. Growing Popularity of Photoshop - Opportunity to develop new tools or technologies that can compete with or enhance the capabilities of Photoshop.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - Opportunity for advertisers to improve trust and credibility by addressing skepticism of media.
2. Photography - Opportunity for photographers to explore new techniques and styles that prioritize authenticity over digital manipulation.
3. Software Development - Opportunity for software developers to create innovative tools or applications that offer new possibilities in the field of image editing and manipulation.