This is related to photography of course, but my opinion on the matter is not strictly based on my role as a photographer, but also as a parent (and let's be honest, as a woman who has had these ads shoved down her throat by the media since I could SEE).
You can read a little snippet article about this HERE
I particularly like this quote:
"...members of the British Parliament are calling for a ban on digitally altering ads aimed at children under 16, and disclosure of these modifications in ads aimed at adults....The house’s more liberal types have even gone as far as to recommend compulsory “media literacy” lessons to teach kids that such images should not be viewed as realistic portrayals of beauty." (can I add, not only portrayals of beauty, but should not be viewed as guidelines or standards, etc?)
I found this all from Scott Kelby's blog and he admittedly does not think this is necessary, but this more I've been paying attention to kids shows and advertising (check out the CCFC), there are a lot of messages I am not comfortable with not only as a parent, but as an American and citizen of the world at large.
I think media literacy lessons are a smart idea. Yes, some of these Disney kids stars are pretty, but they are NOT perfect, and that is what is always portrayed. In general, I don't manipulate my images. Yes, I remove huge acne spots that are not chronic when I am doing a family session or bridals or something, but moreso, I pay attention to the lighting and photograph them beautifully in the first place, AS THEY ARE. Wrinkles are real, and frankly, beautiful to me. Just saying.
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