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STUDENTS AT SOME universities in the UK can now pay for “digital slimming” to make them appear thinner in their official graduation photos.
School photo agency Success Photography says it uses “advanced digital technology” to slim down the “bulky and unflattering” pictures. It also offers “smile enhancement”.
The service – currently being offered ahead of a graduation at the University of York – has sparked negative reactions on Twitter.
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'Digital slimming' & 'smile enhancement' in graduation photos. A sad snapshot of society and why many people have such low self esteem
So what actually happens? According to Success Photography’s website:
The traditional graduation gown is a mark of respect and achievement. However it can be bulky and unflattering. With advanced digital technology we can reduce the gowns appearance making it more fitting to your shape.
The slimming service is listed at an extra cost of £9.95 per package of photos.
Being able to select to have 'digital slimming' for my graduation photo... Hysterical!! pic.twitter.com/uNhE5FeB
Success Photography also lists two universities in Northern Ireland – the University of Ulster and Belfast Metropolitan College – on its site. However, neither are listed as having scheduled any upcoming events with the agency.
Tuesday 5 November, 2024
Tuesday 5 November, 2024
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Students can now buy 'digital slimming' to make them look skinnier in graduation photos
STUDENTS AT SOME universities in the UK can now pay for “digital slimming” to make them appear thinner in their official graduation photos.
School photo agency Success Photography says it uses “advanced digital technology” to slim down the “bulky and unflattering” pictures. It also offers “smile enhancement”.
The service – currently being offered ahead of a graduation at the University of York – has sparked negative reactions on Twitter.
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We couldn't find this Tweet
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So what actually happens? According to Success Photography’s website:
The slimming service is listed at an extra cost of £9.95 per package of photos.
Success Photography also lists two universities in Northern Ireland – the University of Ulster and Belfast Metropolitan College – on its site. However, neither are listed as having scheduled any upcoming events with the agency.
More: This woman was Photoshopped to hide her stomach – and Twitter responded beautifully>
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