nonairbrushed
Without cosmetic editing
Nonairbrushed describes images that haven't been digitally altered to smooth skin, remove blemishes, or otherwise idealize appearance.
The term emerged as airbrushing became standard in advertising and fashion photography: The magazine committed to using only nonairbrushed photos of models.
It often signals authenticity or body positivity.
Not digitally altered
- unfilteredNot passed through screen
- genuineTruly what it claims
- candidHonest and direct
- unalteredNot modified whatsoever
real · honest · raw · truthful · unedited · undoctored · unphotoshopped · natural
Having visible defects
- flawedHaving faults or imperfections
- poresMinute dermal openings
- wrinklesSurface lines from folding
- celluliteLumpy subcutaneous fat
freckles · acne · scars · moles · birthmarks · uneven · textured · crow's-feet
Covering all members
- diverseOf many types
- unidealizedNot made perfect
- realisticTrue to life
- empoweringGiving authority or confidence
self-acceptance · representation · normalize · confidence · authenticity · vulnerability · unashamed · unapologetic
Creating images from light
- advertisingPaid promotional communication
- magazineBound periodical with articles
- editorialPublication's official viewpoint article
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
portrait · modeling · headshot · Instagram · selfie · behind-the-scenes
unretouched
Not digitally altered
- unfilteredNot passed through screen
- genuineTruly what it claims
- candidHonest and direct
unaltered · real · honest · raw · truthful · unedited · undoctored · unphotoshopped · natural · unmanipulated
blemished
Having visible defects
cellulite · freckles · acne · scars · moles · birthmarks · uneven · textured · crow's-feet · sunspots
inclusive
Covering all members
- diverseOf many types
- unidealizedNot made perfect
- realisticTrue to life
empowering · self-acceptance · representation · normalize · confidence · authenticity · vulnerability · unashamed · unapologetic · relatable
photography
Creating images from light
- advertisingPaid promotional communication
- magazineBound periodical with articles
- editorialPublication's official viewpoint article
campaign · portrait · modeling · headshot · Instagram · selfie · behind-the-scenes
nonairbrushedairbrushed
Edited for artificial perfection
retouched · photoshopped · touched up · doctored · enhanced
nonairbrushedfake
Not the real thing
artificial · falsified · inauthentic · doctored · synthetic
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