We all know that wedding photos are meant to be a cherished memory of one of the most important days in a couple’s life. But what happens when the photographer takes it upon themselves to ‘improve’ the bride’s appearance without her consent? One bride found out the hard way when her friend, a professional photographer, decided to photoshop her wedding pictures as a ‘gift’. Let’s dive into the story and see if she’s overreacting or if her anger is justified.
A Generous Offer

Friend’s Wedding Gift

The Shocking Reveal

Nose Job, Anyone?

Instagram Model Makeover

The Unedited Truth

Photoshop Without Permission

Defending His Actions

Assumptions Gone Wrong

A Friend’s Opinion

Bride’s Dilemma: Ungrateful or Justified? ♀️
So, our bride is left with wedding photos that don’t truly represent her, and her friend, the photographer, believes he was doing her a favor by making her ‘prettier’. To make matters worse, the unedited versions are gone forever. With opinions divided, it’s time to see what the internet has to say about this situation. Are people siding with the bride, or do they think she’s overreacting? Let’s find out!
Deleting originals was dumb, getting unasked-for ‘shop is presumptuous.

IT guy needed to recover pics, NTA deserves unedited photos

Photographer accused of lying and being an a**hole. NTA.
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Supportive comment, condemning the act of photoshopping without consent.

Professional retoucher confirms NTA verdict, gives advice on retouching standards.

NTA defends herself against a photoshopped wedding photo and unhelpful friend

Heartbroken bride receives unrecognizable wedding photos. NTA deserves apology.

Photographer edited wedding photos without permission, NTA for being upset.

Bride rejects heavily edited wedding photos, NTA OP

Suggests being honest with friend, asking guests for photos.

Photographer deletes wedding photos, bride left with no memories

Photographer crosses the line with unapproved Photoshop edits. NTA.

Photographer deletes wedding photos without permission. Not cool.

Photographer accused of ruining wedding photos, commenter calls NTA

Bride rightfully upset over insulting assumption and thoughtless actions. NTA

Photographer crosses the line with unapproved Photoshop edits. NTA.

Photographer overstepped, NTA. Can originals be restored or photoshopped back?

Friend photoshops bride’s wedding photos without asking, deletes originals. NTA.

Photographer’s beauty standards called out by commenter.

Photographer’s mistake or intentional? NTA explains the importance of backups.

Photography student advises against excessive photo editing.

Don’t let anyone else decide what makes you beautiful! ♀️

Choosing a free photographer doesn’t guarantee perfect wedding photos

Bride’s photographer heavily edited wedding photos, destroyed originals. NTA suggests revenge.

Empathetic comment encourages bride to leave toxic friends.
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Photographer deleted wedding photos without permission. NTA. Recovery possible.

Photo company edited a senior photo to oblivion, unacceptable. NTA.

Wedding photos should look like you, not an edited version

Engaging in emotional blackmail for lost photos? NTA or ESH?
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Bride’s wedding photoshopped without consent, commenter supports her frustration.

Photoshop gone wrong? NTA cousin happy with new look!

Don’t let anyone ruin your special day! Stand up!

Photographer’s free editing ruined wedding photos, NTA for being upset

Embrace your natural beauty, NTA comment defends against Photoshop controversy.

Photographer overstepped and deleted originals. Friend also TA.
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Company edits photo without consent, NTA for being upset.

Take legal action for the original photos. Don’t let revenge win!

Photographer’s normal editing ruined bride’s wedding photos. NTA for asking originals.

Professional photographer confirms bride is NTA, friends are toxic.

Photography is an art with unique styles. Pay for second edit.

Wedding photography lesson: Don’t rely on friends. NTA.

Embracing self-love and body positivity.

Photoshopping wedding pictures is a minimum. NTA for being upset.

Bride is NTA and the editor belongs in the trash

Friend photoshopped bride’s wedding photos without permission. NTA. #bodypositivity

Bride’s wedding photos ruined by insulting photoshop. NTA’s reaction.
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Supportive comment condemns photo alteration and toxic friends.
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Bride seeks advice on how to ask photographer to edit photos

Photographer edited pics without consent, commenter suggests asking for RAWs. NTA

Friend offers wedding photos as gift, edits without consent, body shames.
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Photoshopped wedding photos ruined bride’s special day

Photographer accused of lying and advised to sue for damages.

Defending the bride’s right to be unretouched on her wedding day
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Embrace your uniqueness and don’t let anyone dim your shine

Insight from a photographer’s assistant on why brides want photoshop.

Bride’s beauty needs no filters. NTA, sorry for your experience.

Photographer’s good intentions backfire, bride not happy with Photoshop edits.

Bride defends herself against insulting wedding photo editor

Bride upset after groom photoshops her to fix ‘imperfections’

Groom refuses to give bride her own wedding photos

NTA. Friend’s comment on Photoshop is insensitive and unacceptable.

Body-shaming in wedding photos? Not cool. NTA for being upset.

Free stuff doesn’t justify bad behavior. YTA confirmed.

User calls out Photoshop defense and offers solutions.

Bride’s sister-in-law photoshopped her freckles and moles, leaving her looking sick and pale. Groom still has red face and imperfections.

Photographer’s mistake angers client, sparks debate on professionalism.

Photographer deleted originals and made major alterations without permission. NTA.

Bride calls photographer stupid, but was it ESH situation?

Free or not, communication is key. ESH.
