"Ethics of Digital Manipulation"

The differentiation between photography as art and photography as a truthful report of reality is very important. If a picture is going to be used as art and is labeled as art, digital manipulation is acceptable because the viewers know that it is not a representation of reality. If, however, a photo is supposed to be factual and truthfully depict an event, there should be no significant manipulation. Altering the levels, contrast, and brightness so that the photo is clearer should be the most manipulation used. The changes should not alter people's appearance.