Jennifer Lawrence

[lvstratus]

she looks very cheap...the hair, make up, clothes

 

[rustyforareason]

It's just quite sad that it's gone to that extent, especially in society today were so many people 'aspire' too look like the photos in magazines. I think that i'd be nice if the magazines posted the original photos online just to let people know that these celebrities are actual human beings. A lot of the time they end up looking like dolls or robots. (of course they'd never do this)

Do models go through the same kind of photoshop, since their job is basically being thin you should guess not. ?

Retouching is a lot more than making people thinner (although that is often the things that is the MOST noticeable). It really depends, but I would say that (for me, and I favor a very light touch) retouching should be about making pleasing shapes (not necessarily thinness) and minimizing confusion in the composition. A lot of retouching is more about making a more attractive composition than about literally thinning people out.
I have made models bigger before, as well.

 

[rustyforareason]

^^^Second that idea about posting the original photos online.

I don't mind some enhancing, but photoshop has gone way too far. She's only 23! (Well, there are plenty of celebs older than her that don't need photoshop either.) Anna, somewhere Cecil Beaton is chastizing you for ignoring his advice! (And running to the extreme to over youthify the magazine.)

I have mixed feelings about her editorial. The idea is nice, and the photos themselves are overall good, but it doesn't capture any of her weirdness or her uniqueness. Or her fun side.

The only hitch with the idea of putting the original photos online is that there are so many definitions of that. What do you mean by it? By original do you mean unretouched? or do you mean straight from camera?

The current trend in photography is to shoot a very, very plain image and add all of the color and "spice" in post production. They call this "color grading." Instead of shooting an image with that much contrast, or a gel, or whatever "look" they're going for, they shoot a "plain" image and add all of the color in Photoshop. That even goes down to adjusting very slightly color of hair, skin, clothing, finger nails, a patch of grass, the edge of a couch.
A photo in it's "original" state might not look too much different than a picture you could take in the same circumstances.

 

[kokobombon]

^your pov and insider info is very interesting, have you checked the Photoshop Disasters thread? I think everyone would appreciate your input there

http://forums.thefashionspot.com/f63/photoshop-disasters-3-major-magazines-brands-only-199231.html

 

[sarahswonderland]

The only hitch with the idea of putting the original photos online is that there are so many definitions of that. What do you mean by it? By original do you mean unretouched? or do you mean straight from camera?

The current trend in photography is to shoot a very, very plain image and add all of the color and "spice" in post production. They call this "color grading." Instead of shooting an image with that much contrast, or a gel, or whatever "look" they're going for, they shoot a "plain" image and add all of the color in Photoshop. That even goes down to adjusting very slightly color of hair, skin, clothing, finger nails, a patch of grass, the edge of a couch.
A photo in it's "original" state might not look too much different than a picture you could take in the same circumstances.

Thank you very much for your input. I only know my basic photoshop and I'm aware that colouring does indeed help the picture as well, but I think my main 'problem' with these over edited pictures are when the actresses/singer/etc end up looking un human, I remember once they retouched Emma Watson so heavily for a Burberry ad that her leg disappeared
But also with actors like Nicole Kidman or Julia Roberts who are near if not, 50 years old. They still look like they did twenty years ago in these magazine adverts, for me personally that's just stupid (but that may have more to do with Hollywood generally speaking)
If I could pick, I'd personally say that I'd be great with the direct from camera pictures would be nice to put up (although I can imagine not everyone out there being happy that their polished image isn't intact ) Just for the general public to understand, that the picture you see in magazines aren't the 'real deal' !

 

[rustyforareason]

Thank you very much for your input. I only know my basic photoshop and I'm aware that colouring does indeed help the picture as well, but I think my main 'problem' with these over edited pictures are when the actresses/singer/etc end up looking un human, I remember once they retouched Emma Watson so heavily for a Burberry ad that her leg disappeared
But also with actors like Nicole Kidman or Julia Roberts who are near if not, 50 years old. They still look like they did twenty years ago in these magazine adverts, for me personally that's just stupid (but that may have more to do with Hollywood generally speaking)
If I could pick, I'd personally say that I'd be great with the direct from camera pictures would be nice to put up (although I can imagine not everyone out there being happy that their polished image isn't intact ) Just for the general public to understand, that the picture you see in magazines aren't the 'real deal' !

The only problem I see with that is that it might end up being a bit cruel. I agree that a fair majority of images are incredibly over-worked, but I don't think an outright ban on retouching is the solution. I know that's not what you're suggesting, but (in a way), showing unretouched images is not too different.
Celebrities and models, or whomever is getting photographed, can't be expected to ALWAYS look amazing. Everyone has their bad days, their bad light, their break outs, their bloated days, their "just got off the airplane" face... I know I wouldn't want those types of photos of me receiving world-wide distribution and scrutiny.

 

[kissmesweet]

I quite like the images from Vogue. Nothing spectacular, but still solid. The images, I do agree, are very pose-y and staged, but this is a fashion magazine we're talking about. If anything, actresses are always playing a character, and it's impressive that she looks good while doing something different.

 

[sarahswonderland]

The only problem I see with that is that it might end up being a bit cruel. I agree that a fair majority of images are incredibly over-worked, but I don't think an outright ban on retouching is the solution. I know that's not what you're suggesting, but (in a way), showing unretouched images is not too different.
Celebrities and models, or whomever is getting photographed, can't be expected to ALWAYS look amazing. Everyone has their bad days, their bad light, their break outs, their bloated days, their "just got off the airplane" face... I know I wouldn't want those types of photos of me receiving world-wide distribution and scrutiny.

I did think about that being a slight problem, and I suppose most 'celebrities' would rather look 'too good' than 'average'. I just think it's a quite bad message to send especially when they make people thinner, take Jennifer for instance she's a beautiful girl with a gorgeous body but still they feel the need to make her skinnier. You may have the slight photoshop, but then at least a version in which you can tell it's her and her own body.
However I strongly doubt that magazines would agree with this, do you think they'd straight out admit it if you confronted them with unnecessary retouching like example wise making thighs thinner. ?

 

[rustyforareason]

I did think about that being a slight problem, and I suppose most 'celebrities' would rather look 'too good' than 'average'. I just think it's a quite bad message to send especially when they make people thinner, take Jennifer for instance she's a beautiful girl with a gorgeous body but still they feel the need to make her skinnier. You may have the slight photoshop, but then at least a version in which you can tell it's her and her own body.
However I strongly doubt that magazines would agree with this, do you think they'd straight out admit it if you confronted them with unnecessary retouching like example wise making thighs thinner. ?

I know that my agency fights to keep things as natural as possible, but I bet (and in this case, as well) that the magazine or art director would just come up with some legalese using words like 'aspirational,' 'representational,' 'flattering,' and something about 'respecting Miss Lawrence's body shape.' If there was ENOUGH backlash, they'd probably apologize.

I wish they would. This retouching is totally cracked.

 

[sarahswonderland]

I know that my agency fights to keep things as natural as possible, but I bet (and in this case, as well) that the magazine or art director would just come up with some legalese using words like 'aspirational,' 'representational,' 'flattering,' and something about 'respecting Miss Lawrence's body shape.' If there was ENOUGH backlash, they'd probably apologize.

I wish they would. This retouching is totally cracked.

Agreed !!

 

[Dea1983]

Jennifer Lawrence was seen chugging champagne out the bottle during a romantic day with Nicholas Hoult at La Fontaine Park in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on Thursday.
Source: dailymail.co.uk

 

[Rose n Toast]

^ Aw. They seem so in love. The photo of her taking a swig of champagne is gold. Horrible outfit, but that is expected.

 

[nita-karoliina]

they are such a cute couple.

 

[YoninahAliza]

Yeah, I like these two crazy kids, they seem like such a good match. Also, love that picture of Jennifer drinking champagne from the bottle, it's very classy! It looks like she's reading Mockingjay (though feel free to totally correct me about that), getting ready the next film, perhaps?

 

[rustyforareason]

Yeah, I like these two crazy kids, they seem like such a good match. Also, love that picture of Jennifer drinking champagne from the bottle, it's very classy! It looks like she's reading Mockingjay (though feel free to totally correct me about that), getting ready the next film, perhaps?

I think so, too!

 

[sarahswonderland]

It's Mockingjay, they start shooting it in mid september I think. She really hasn't had that much a break from catching fire, to award season, to american hustle, to x men and then a shoot till june next year with this. touché to her.!

I cant' help but get a 90's feel from that outfit though !!

 

[HeaTk]

Love the hat! ID? Or know of one similar?!

 

[Alma Kemp]

I love the way Jennifer drinks champagne from the bottle.
Just the way it should be done.

 

[Dea1983]

A make-up free Jennifer Lawrence was seen enjoying a bike ride while Nicholas was stocking up for a feast
Source: dailymail.co.uk

 

[sarahswonderland]

I was impressed she was riding a bike, the impression I've gotten is that not many do in America. Then I noticed it's an electric one