Chapter 11 of The New Media Writer discusses the different levels of editing and includes the editing decisions of static media such as photographs. Most editing is done to present a more consistent and accurate text for your reader. However, some editing is done to make an image more aesthetic for the viewer, and chapter 11 discussed different filters and techniques.
However, some editing substantially changes the photo which can sometimes be considered unethical, even when that photo is not photojournalism. Consider this video that discusses how advertisers photoshop and edit women's bodies in order to create certain messages that help sell their goods.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWKXit_3rpQ
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5 Minutes Of What The Media Actually Does To Women
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