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There are few photo editors on the internet who have made as big of a splash with their witty antics as British graphic designer James Fridman, Photoshop troll and wizard extraordinaire. Odds are that you’ve scrolled past one of his hilarious photo edits on social media without realizing that it’s him working his magic behind the screen.
James has become notorious for taking photo editing requests far, far too literally. Remember that episode from ‘The Simpsons’ where the family find and use a monkey’s paw to grant wishes, but they’ve all got twists to them? Well, that’s exactly what it’s like asking James for help! He takes requests very literally and it leads to all kinds of shenanigans. Of course, it’s all done with a smile and for the sake of some great humor (hey, laughter’s really good for lowering your stress levels).
Check out James’ finest recent photo edits below and upvote your fave ones, Pandas. And if you’re still hungry for some more literal comedy, check out Bored Panda’s other recent posts about the grandmaster troll himself right here, here, and here. Happy scrolling (and trolling)!
Just remember, if you’re a fan of James’s work, you should really keep in mind that you shouldn’t send him any photos that you wouldn’t want him to make public. There’s no putting the genie back into the bottle after you press the ‘send’ button.
Be sure to read on for Bored Panda's interview with photographer Dominic Sberna about the need to edit all photos for clients at least a little bit, even when you're not going for any major alterations.
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I reached out to photographer Dominic because I was interested to get his take on whether all professionals should edit their photos or if some images can be left untouched. "Yes, every photo needs to be touched up at least a bit if you are providing your services for someone," Dominic told Bored Panda that photographers should keep their clients' needs at the forefront of their minds "You'll be able to bring out the colors a lot more in your editing software of choice, as well as other things, but you'll want to tweak it at least a tad." Bored Panda asked Dominic about the amount of time that should be spent photo editing pictures. According to the photographer, it's not something that you can predict accurately until you get down to business. "Time spent on editing photos is really dependent on the photos themselves and cannot be gauged until you start working on them. When you're happy with the final result, is when you're done," he noted how we can say for certain that no more retouching is needed. "No set amount of time can be accounted for on a job-to-job basis unless you have a specific routine that you apply to all of your work."
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Even the looks in their eyes go from feeling sultry to feeling sorry
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Finally, Dominic explained that pushing past the limits of the photo editing techniques we currently know can help reinvigorate professionals. " I think it all depends on the person and what they're hoping to get out of their photos and the software," he said that whether we should constantly be learning something new depends on the individual. "Pushing the limits is what creates better results for all of us in this field. It's easy to get comfortable and it's something I'm guilty of at times. But, sometimes when you try a new editing technique, you might find yourself loving the result more than you would have previously had you stopped short of that extra mile." Photoshop troll James’ following keeps on blossoming and there’s no end in sight. If his fan number were a stock, you’d definitely want to invest. He has 1.6 million followers on Facebook, 2.2 million fans on Instagram, and 1.9 million adoring internet users following him on Twitter. It’s no surprise that his photo edits took off. They’re witty, he engages with the public, and it’s a lot of fun trying to guess what edits James is going to do, based on the photo request. This autumn, James has put together his debut book, ‘Joy of Photoshop,’ containing his most popular photo alternations and some edits that nobody’s seen before. It’s worth a peek if you’re a fan of his.
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James has an evil mind!
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lookin' good 4 71😁
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Some time ago, I spoke with professional photographer Anna Chii about her philosophy of photoshopping pictures. “Often when people hear the word ‘Photoshop,’ they imagine Instagram girls which make their faces unrecognizable by ‘photoshopping’ them and think that Photoshop is used just for that. Actually, people mistake it with other apps like ‘Facetune.’ Photoshop is a software package for working with digital imagery and is used not only for photography but also for design, video editing, photo manipulations, and more,” Anna told Bored Panda in an exclusive and in-depth interview. “When we talk about photography, there is no single proven way of using this software when it comes to editing pictures. Every single photographer or retoucher has his or her own style, way of editing, or set of skills used for making the best photos possible. That’s why photoshopped pictures can look wildly differently: from waxy or plastic faces to an absolutely natural look. From drastic changes in face or body features to just color corrections. From creating a fantasy world around your subject to simply removing unwanted objects from the background,” the photographer explained.
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*snort laughs*
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He's got your LinkedIn profile pic sorted, that's for sure.
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“From personal experience, after many years of learning and experimenting, shooting takes the least amount of time in comparison to the other parts of the process — planning and retouching,” Anna revealed. “I mostly take portraits. Usually, my clients are not professional models with heavy makeup, which covers all of their imperfections and barely requires any retouching. My models are people who want to have lovely pictures of themselves, who want to portray their lives and experience fun time while freezing those moments – without pressure or fear of being imperfect.” Photographer Anna opened up about how she retouches every single picture. “I do believe that my clients need to get the best result they can get. And making a regular picture great requires not only taking pictures correctly from a technical point of view but also adding some magic to each and every one of them,” she said that going the extra mile is worth it.
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I mean....it's more in focus now. Lol
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That went from cute to Mormon really quick.
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“And it’s not about changing features, or making people look perfect and not representative of the way they look in real life. It’s about the small details, which make the photo stand out without making it look unrealistic. It’s about colors and lighting. About mood. Every person that I shoot has their own story and a unique aura. I want to make my pictures reflect the feeling I get when being with the person and share it throughout the final image. And it can take from half an hour to a couple of hours per image. Depends on the emotion I want to portray in the final picture,” she said. ADVERTIsem*nT
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Perfect!
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This one is good actually. That jacket is stylish
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“For me, Photoshop is not about changing the person in the picture, but about enhancing the quality of the picture. Correcting shadows and lighting, enhancing colors, correcting small details like wrinkles on clothes or makeup makes a huge difference. It can be done with the help of professionals—makeup artists, assistants, stylists. Before and during the shoot they will correct makeup, clothes, hair, hold a reflector for better light. And it can also be done during post-production in Photoshop. Almost the same result, simply a different way of achieving it. Producing a quality photograph requires time and effort. So Photoshop is not an easy way to get beautiful pictures with just a few clicks of a mouse,” Anna pointed out that photo editing isn’t as easy as some might think.
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the shoes!!!😂
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I don't get the request, guy in back looked plenty happy --- happier than her partner/friend.
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“If you like pictures without Photoshop and want to have a photo shoot for yourself—that’s great. Find a photographer that takes “natural pictures” and hire her/him. And yet, I don’t believe that, if they are professionals, they will give you a photo without any (at least slight) retouching. Maybe the picture will look natural, but will it really be, is a different question (unless all a photographer cares about is to get the money and get rid of the client as fast as possible).” ADVERTIsem*nT
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Good guy James always goes the extra mile!
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I laughed so hard when I first saw this 🤣
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Anna explained that photographers should be willing to constantly develop their skills and learn new techniques, including how to edit photos better. “As time passes in your photography journey, you want to take better pictures and improve the quality of your work. And for that, you need to learn new techniques. And get new skills. Including Photoshop. I think, if a photographer has good Photoshop skills, it’s only a plus,” she told Bored Panda.
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One of the flautas is missing in the plate lol
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the picture looks good with the sun
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“But you can’t produce good photographs if you can’t take good photographs. Photoshop won’t help you create a good picture out of a terrible shot. If you don’t know how to use Photoshop, probably it will end up being the opposite. You can make a picture even worse than it was before. But if the photograph itself is good, then Photoshop can enhance it and make it a little bit better in a different way—depends on the goal,” she explained that Photoshop isn’t a cure-all. The photos themselves have to be good.
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Considering what he could have done….😅
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Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real.At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design.In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle.I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.
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Jayne Kyra Jayne Kyra Community Member
I remember that he received a request from a girl with a physical disability, asking him to make her look "normal" (I don´t remember the exact words). He sent back the same picture because she was beautiful and needed no fixing in the photo. EDIT: Found it!!! 52-6033641...67813d.jpg
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Oh God his reply got me right in the bloody feels, what a star of a bloke he is 👏👏👏👏x
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My favorite photos from James are the ones where someone asks him "can you please remove the scar/fat/brace... and make me beautiful for once in my life" and James tells them they are beautiful just as they are. Good man, James.
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I liked those too 🙂
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SykesDaMan SykesDaMan Community Member Follow
I follow him on FB and the comments are funny too! People with Photoshop skills post their "vision". :)
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Abc Chris Abc Chris Community Member Follow
Wow, that's really nice, I would love to know more about him too?
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Jayne Kyra Jayne Kyra Community Member
I remember that he received a request from a girl with a physical disability, asking him to make her look "normal" (I don´t remember the exact words). He sent back the same picture because she was beautiful and needed no fixing in the photo. EDIT: Found it!!! 52-6033641...67813d.jpg
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Oh God his reply got me right in the bloody feels, what a star of a bloke he is 👏👏👏👏x
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GoddessOdd GoddessOdd Community Member Follow
My favorite photos from James are the ones where someone asks him "can you please remove the scar/fat/brace... and make me beautiful for once in my life" and James tells them they are beautiful just as they are. Good man, James.
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Kristina Cowan Kristina Cowan Community Member Follow
I liked those too 🙂
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SykesDaMan SykesDaMan Community Member Follow
I follow him on FB and the comments are funny too! People with Photoshop skills post their "vision". :)
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Wow, that's really nice, I would love to know more about him too?
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