r, the subjects I the image are neglected as well. Each person has become vulnerable to the fact that if their picture is taken they run the risk of being misrepresented somewhere down the line, may it be from the photographer or by someone else who has access to the image. It is for this reason why photographers now must be so specific with model releases and the written words in the model release, so in the long run the photographer is not responsible for the misuse of the image. For example if the image is placed on the internet as part of a news story or a portfolio piece, any person may be able to copy that right from their computer screen and do whatever they please with it. It is that difficult to protect the images of professional photographers and their property.It is in my opinion that image manipulation can be as much destructive as it its beneficial. As each image is produced, it is one more image in the world that can be changed for the better or for the worse. I believe that it is the photographers discretion, with the permission of each of their subjects, to manipulate in an agreeable manner to all those involved. Any other uses of a photograph by anyone else but the original owner should be used only with permission to do so and when the owner knows what the exact use will be. Photography is an amazing tool that has so many uses and purposes it is uncountable. It is a shame that as technology progresses, as it will continue to do for the rest of time, that it can be used in a harmful and deceitful way. Surprisingly, photo manipulation has been around since the beginning of photography itself. We now live in a world where photography doesnt stop at the photograph, it is now a phenomenon known as digital imagery and it will be with us for the rest of time, and only getting better and harder to detect as time goes on. The speed of improvement on this technology is moving so fast that few can get a hold on it, ...
