Photo mags
Mar 31, 2015 09:24:52 #
Has anyone else noticed that in photo magazines that show 'before and after' edited photos, that the 'after' photo is almost always considerably larger. Seems to me that if there were two identical photos, the larg r one would invariably look better.
Mar 31, 2015 09:27:31 #
banjonut wrote:
Has anyone else noticed that in photo magazines that show 'before and after' edited photos, that the 'after' photo is almost always considerably larger. Seems to me that if there were two identical photos, the larg r one would invariably look better.
And in weight loss ads, the before is always a frontal shot with slumped sholders, a frown and bad clothing while the after is a 1/4 profile with sholders up, stomach tucked in, a big smile and new wardrobe.
Apr 1, 2015 08:03:35 #
dsmeltz wrote:
And in weight loss ads, the before is always a frontal shot with slumped sholders, a frown and bad clothing while the after is a 1/4 profile with sholders up, stomach tucked in, a big smile and new wardrobe.
So true!
Apr 1, 2015 08:51:04 #
dsmeltz wrote:
And in weight loss ads, the before is always a frontal shot with slumped sholders, a frown and bad clothing while the after is a 1/4 profile with sholders up, stomach tucked in, a big smile and new wardrobe.
I hadn't thought about those, but true.
Apr 1, 2015 12:50:14 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
Ever notice the lighting in those "before and after" shots of people using wrinkle reducing products or getting chin lifts? The before shots are always done with nasty, contrasty light from the wrong direction... while the after shots are always carefully lit with very complimentary light.
Actually I think the magazines have space considerations... there is only so much room on a page and so many pages in an issue. I'm sure that's why they make the "after" image larger... not because they are trying to trick you in some way.
Besides, just use your magnifying glass! ;)
Actually I think the magazines have space considerations... there is only so much room on a page and so many pages in an issue. I'm sure that's why they make the "after" image larger... not because they are trying to trick you in some way.
Besides, just use your magnifying glass! ;)
Apr 1, 2015 12:52:30 #
amfoto1 wrote:
Ever notice the lighting in those "before and after" shots of people using wrinkle reducing products or getting chin lifts?
Actually I think the magazines have space considerations... there is only so much room on a page and so many pages in an issue. I'm sure that's why they make the "after" image larger... not because they are trying to trick you in some way.
Actually I think the magazines have space considerations... there is only so much room on a page and so many pages in an issue. I'm sure that's why they make the "after" image larger... not because they are trying to trick you in some way.
I look at most of the before and after shots and think "I could have done both in one session!" A little makeup, re-posing and lighting.. Wahla!"
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