Finally, with all the talk (and rightfully so!) about the proliferation of photoshopped images in magazines, here’s a cover with Cate Blanchett in all her un-photoshopped glory.
Why is it important to feature untouched images in magazines? The more realistic images we see of women in media, the less women will feel they don’t measure up. And the less men will think women are supposed to look like that. It’s not a crime to have laugh lines at age 42. It’s life.
What do you think?
I love it! I’m not a fan of photoshopped images on anyone of any age. This is a step in the right direction!
The power of just one image: makes me see the truth to the idea that media images do alter our perception of reality.
I KNEW if I popped over here that the Cate cover would be a recent post. I think she looks marvelous, to be honest. And frankly, I really see no reason to photoshop her. It’s interesting, and maybe this is because of my (quiet) background in photography— but I almost view this photo of her as art photography rather than commercial, if that makes sense? And the beauty comes in the realism of the image, not the airbrushing to perfection. But maybe that’s part of the shift that needs to occur in our media + images…
Yes, the art aspect is understandable especially since I view art as influencing and reflecting what’s happening in the culture. It’s funny that it takes so much courage just to appear in your natural state on a magazine cover but it does!
Darling, I am so glad you shared this! I absolutely love it, and I think it conveys such a powerful and important message: We are ok the way we are, and we should never negotiate our dignity. I have so much love for you dear. Hugs and kisses for you.
Thank you, Anika! I believe it is my angriest post yet and your sweetness is a wonderful antidote. I’m glad you understood what I was saying.