Periagoge
Scenario

When Photo Retouching Requests Cross Ethical Boundaries

A client asked me to heavily photoshop their family portraits to make everyone look thinner and younger and I did it but now I feel complicit in perpetuating unrealistic beauty standards.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Professional service delivery conflicts with personal values about authenticity and social responsibility.

Your guide for this
Aurelius
Aurelius works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Media — Photography & Videography?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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