Photoshop and REALITY

 By: Unknown    01:17  No comments

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 :)

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Random Post : Car Breakdown and Paris

 By: Unknown    05:46  No comments

This morning I had a minor meltdown - maybe minor isn't the correct adjective..my steering wheel locked and the car was unable to turn in the right direction, this in itself was scary enough and was already causing the start of a meltdown but after inquiries I found out I might have to be car-less for a few weeks...and then the meltdown got worse...In hindsight I am the first to acknowledge this as being irrational...we don't have the best public transport system in Malta, but we have one; buses exist...I also have a network of family and friends who would give me lifts but it just shows how much my car means to me..how much I feel my life revolves around it, how important I perceive 'being able to journey from place to place in as little a time as possible' to be.

When I travel on the other hand I never want to rent a car..I see it as largely useless especially if I travel to cities..but most places have trains...and trains I love more than cars..they get you there even faster with no traffic and no parking hassles...can we get a metro system in Malta? Please? 

As some of you might know, I recently got older and reached the big  3 0....I escaped and ran off to Paris to ensure I am somewhere where it will be impossible to feel sad - and it worked! 8 glorious days in Paris - fun, art, culture, fashion, shopping, food and Disney and I feel re-energised and very inspired. As far as fashion is concerned..I feel that Paris is truly unsurpassed both in terms of the person on the street, in terms of the up and coming local talent and of course the big names.

I traveled to Paris with my darling hubby Kurt Paris who truly made me feel like a little princess..he also had his camera handy so here are some of my fave pics which he snapped.....some outfit posts to follow along with lots of planned exhibition and designer review posts :)

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