Photo manipulation refers to the process of modifying or altering photographs by using various methods and techniques to achieve desired results. It’s a practice that dates back to the 19th century and includes traditional methods such as retouching and airbrushing, as well as modern digital tools like Adobe Photoshop. The evolution from film to digital photography[1] has significantly enhanced the quality of manipulated images and has made the process more accessible. However, photo manipulation is not without controversy. Its usage in politics, publicité[2] et médias sociaux[3] has often been linked to deception[4], propaganda, and unrealistic body ideals. Moreover, the rise of advanced technologies like deepfake[5] have raised ethical and legal concerns. Despite this, it is also widely used in artistic expression, with techniques like double exposure or retouching used to create unique images. Hence, photo manipulation is a complex practice with significant impact on our visual culture.
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Manipulation de photographies involves the transformation or alteration of a photograph. Some photograph manipulations are considered to be skillful artwork, while others are considered to be unethical practices, especially when used to deceive. Photographs may be manipulated for political propaganda, to improve the appearance of a subject, for entertainment, or as humor.
Depending on the application and intent, some photograph manipulations are considered an art form because they involve creation of unique images and in some instances, signature expressions of art by photographic artists. For example, Ansel Adams used darkroom exposure techniques, burning (darkening) and dodging (lightening) a photograph. Other techniques include retouching using ink or paint, airbrushing, double exposure, piecing photos or negatives together in the darkroom, and scratching instant films. Software tools applied to digital images range from professional applications to basic imaging software for casual users. Photoshopping is a verb for photograph manipulation as a genericized trademark ou Adobe Photoshop.