Photoshop, truly the plague of this business, and here's why.

[InsidiousCid]

Photoshop is obviously rampant with models on magazine covers, billboards etc. And no one is losing any sleep over that.
Because of course we understand it, it's commercial, selling a product.

So how does escorting differ?

Because, when it comes to escorting, it's the actual person in the pictures themselves that's being marketed (independently). Not some external product they're endorsing.

A little airbrush here, and little filter there, no harm right?

Most clients don't seem too perturbed.

If I had my way about it, one clean sweep, any kind of photoshop at all would be a thing of past. To me it is positively and unquestionably thee worst thing about this business.
But why?

Simple reason: how the girls present in enhanced images, it's not that they're necessarily "more beautiful" or "more aesthetic" or more "perfect looking". And this is the reason why photoshop in escorting differs so dramatically from photoshop in other forms of marketing.

It's because those changes in facial features, in body type, quite frankly in how refined they look? It changes our perception of their personality. Their attitude. Who they are and how they behave.

And that's the basis of how we gauge an appointment would play out, what we expect from it, or even whether to attend them in the first place or not.

In other words, it's the ultimate bait and switch.

Anyways, I'm just saying, I hate photoshop.

[Bondvillian1]

Seen a story here last week where whatever happened the girl left the original photo then after a split second the Photoshop kicked in, she'd made herself more tanned and slightly skinnier on the cheeks, no idea why as she was amazing looking anyway but interesting to see

[IAmLIAm]

I do agree with the overall sentiment regarding over Photoshopping in society. However, a girl choosing to conceal her face or identifiable markers (tattoos, beauty marks, etc...) doesn't really bother me.

A girls photos are almost always going to be a more put together version of herself (it is an advertisement afterall). She's had the time to make herself up how she wants, puts herself into the poses she wants and then at the end of it all selects the photos she wants to include in her advert.

On any given day we can all look a bit different from the previous day. As long as the pictures are indicative of the provider, I don't really see the big deal.

There are girls out there (globally) using 10+ year old photos to get the guys in the door. Photoshop isn't a much different tactic. If the door opens and it's a bait and switch situation, walk away.

If you booked the time and are so critical of a girl not looking exactly like her professional photoshoot that you want to leave, I feel a bit of compensation is warranted.

[ford pefect]

I think the initial point is that its misleading, while its true that many of us are not as good looking as Brad Pitt we don't pretend to be,
I understand that everyone likes to look their best in photos but totally changing them can lead to a disapointing meeting I.M.O.

[TommyH123]

I think the initial point is that its misleading, while its true that many of us are not as good looking as Brad Pitt we don't pretend to be,
I understand that everyone likes to look their best in photos but totally changing them can lead to a disapointing meeting I.M.O.

Brad Pitt looks a bit like me, he's a bit chubbier though......just sayin

[TommyH123]

Your problem is you are fickle and obsessed with looks.
For real men looks are about 25% maybe 50% max, the experience, the connection, the overall pleasure of an open minded womans company.
One of the best experiences I have ever had was with a chubby girl next door type, one of the worst was with a stunning published model.
I think your brain has not matured beyond the porno mag visuals and your younger self whacking off 5 times a day.
Maybe when you mature and get to savor the whole experience .
Also be thankful to be able to get the ride even though you have to pay or "choose" to pay but many of us remember the 80s-90s where a dyed blonde in yellow ski pants was a score.
In 2024 we have beautiful women from all corners of the world available for company for a modest fee.
How blessed we are now.
I doubt you are Brad Pitt yourself and yes you are paying so you don't have to be but a bit if humility would not go astray.
A little photoshop in the year 2024 is akin to embellishing your CV slightly in a very competitive industry.
I think we all have done similar.

couldn't agree more, there's more to it than looks, yeah it's part of the initial attraction but as a whole it's at the 25% mark for me overall

personality, intelligence and attitude are far more important

[AmyTantraMassage]

Seen a story here last week where whatever happened the girl left the original photo then after a split second the Photoshop kicked in, she'd made herself more tanned and slightly skinnier on the cheeks, no idea why as she was amazing looking anyway but interesting to see

Sounds like a Snapchat filter.

[konus]

Photoshop is obviously rampant with models on magazine covers, billboards etc. And no one is losing any sleep over that.
Because of course we understand it, it's commercial, selling a product.

So how does escorting differ?

Because, when it comes to escorting, it's the actual person in the pictures themselves that's being marketed (independently). Not some external product they're endorsing.

A little airbrush here, and little filter there, no harm right?

Most clients don't seem too perturbed.

If I had my way about it, one clean sweep, any kind of photoshop at all would be a thing of past. To me it is positively and unquestionably thee worst thing about this business.
But why?

Simple reason: how the girls present in enhanced images, it's not that they're necessarily "more beautiful" or "more aesthetic" or more "perfect looking". And this is the reason why photoshop in escorting differs so dramatically from photoshop in other forms of marketing.

It's because those changes in facial features, in body type, quite frankly in how refined they look? It changes our perception of their personality. Their attitude. Who they are and how they behave.

And that's the basis of how we gauge an appointment would play out, what we expect from it, or even whether to attend them in the first place or not.

In other words, it's the ultimate bait and switch.

Anyways, I'm just saying, I hate photoshop.

In our parents/grandparents day all sex was in the dark. No problems with photoshopping then. All sound , no picture !!

[InsidiousCid]

a bit if humility would not go astray.

I guess it's kind of ironic to characterize my view point as lacking "humility", when those who choose to use photoshop are rather shamelessly passing themselves off as being vastly more impressive, classy, sophisticated and refined looking versions of themselves than they even come close to in reality. That doesn't seem very "humble" to me.

I understand that everyone likes to look their best in photos but totally changing them can lead to a disapointing meeting I.M.O.

This is the point.

When we see pictures with that level of class, refinement, perfection, we assume their appearance is merely an extension of their personality, how they think, how they behave, therefore how great the appointment is likely to be.

But of course as per the OP, it tends to be more often that not a blatant bait-and-switch.

However, photoshop is so damn advanced now a days, they're basically like "deep fakes", it can make those subtle adjustments that maintain the general appearance of the original, whilst improving the overall impression into becoming something completely unlike it.

couldn't agree more, there's more to it than looks, yeah it's part of the initial attraction but as a whole it's at the 25% mark for me overall

personality, intelligence and attitude are far more important

Again, this is the actual point I'm making. The enhancement in appearance creates the impression of a much more refined, sophisticated, classy personality, attitude and behaviour.

This obviously gives the advertiser a lot more leverage in getting clients through the door. They're probably likely to be a lot more trusting in such a lovely looking woman.
And as we know, once they're that far........ it's typically sufficient for 99%+ to go the rest of the way. Saying "you could just leave if you think it's a bait-and-switch" is kind of happy-thinking, cause we know a seasoned advertiser will typically have a few other tricks up their sleave to seal the deal.

And the lengths some advertisers go to to try and actually justify their position? "All ladies use enhanced photos!!". lol, no they don't, not even close!

[InsidiousCid]

As long as the pictures are indicative of the provider

That's the point my dude. As many have shared their point of view on, attitude, personality, these are the things that really determine connectivity in, and enjoyment of an appointment.

Photoshop can conceal quite expertly the genuine nature of a service provider in these areas.

so critical of a girl not looking exactly like her professional photoshoot

I think professional photoshoots are awesome.

It's the enhancements done on computer apps after the fact that I'm not thrilled about.