The impact of Photoshop has greatly revolutionized photographers’ life by enabling them to produce visually pleasing photographs in most economic & quicker way. But at the same time, photo manipulation has damaged the credibility of photographers in public as some cases have surfaced in media where integrity of image has been compromised. The objective of this study is to enquire perception of photographers and Photoshop users about what is the impact of photo manipulation on photography. How photographers’ personal characteristics influence their ethical judgements on photo manipulation is another aspect of this study. Author has conducted two surveys of 100 photography professionals from various genres of photography and Photoshop users. Author has concluded that impact of photo manipulation is a subjective phrase and its impact depends on its application. Majority of respondents was in favour of balanced and ethical use of photo manipulation. They agreed that lack of awareness and sensitivity on photo manipulation is damaging the credibility of photographers.
Photo journalism, Media ethics, Photo manipulation, Impact of Photoshop, Photography
