Photo Retouching Exercise

Ever wonder how many photos in magazines have been retouched? Try 100%. Advertising can be another landmine for teenagers in trying to understand reality. Studies have shown that the majority of teenagers struggle with their body image. When they compare themselves to the false photos in advertising it can make that struggle even worse.

Here is an exercise for you and your teen. You can even use this as part of a class exercise.

Take a look at the before and after photos below. Make a list of all the ways the photo has been retouched. There are at least eight. Maybe you see more.

Followup Questions to Ask

1. How do advertisements effect us emotionally? Give some examples

2. Have you ever bought something because you saw it in an advertisement?

4. If you were using fashion magazines as the guide, what does the ideal woman look like? Ideal man?

5. How do we determine a truth from a lie?

5. How does a false view of beauty effect our relationships with one another?

6. Do you think God has a standard for beauty?

7. What would it take for you to see yourself the way God see you?

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Brian Housman

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