in the law courts. Even though they are still used they are no longer such a reliable source of evidence as they may have easily been tampered with. If used as evidence in court photographs now have to undergo a variety of tests to prove their validity.Digital photography is also being used by magazines. An example of this is where photographs of models have been enhanced and altered to make the model appear flawless or thinner and more beautiful. This once again illustrates how digital imaging undermines photographys status as a truthful medium. This particular use of digital imaging also has its own set of problems as it is thought that the displaying of these false images of women etc makes many people feel inferior. In extreme cases these types of images have been partially blamed for such conditions as anorexia, bulimia and dysmophobia, mainly in adolescent females.For many people however the combining of digital technology and photography has been extremely advantageous even if it does take the truth out of it. These advantages have been felt mainly by artists and advertising designers. There are fewer problems with morals and ethics in these fields as art is not about showing truthful images and neither art nor advertising ever claimed to be unmanipulated. Artists now have a wider range of tools and effects they can use to create innovative and interesting images. Graphic designers have also benefited as they can now take a single photograph of something and digitally place it into a different photographic scene. It is also possible for designers to change things like the size, colour and shape of the subject in the photograph they are working with.Digital technology is affecting photography and the photographic image in many different ways. There have been both advantages and disadvantages to be seen. It is apparent that the photograph is being thought of as less reliable but at the same time more interesting and artistic. Afte...
