[greenyoda]

But that's not normal for journalistic photos, which are assumed to be a record of an event that actually occurred.

[afavour]

Is this a journalistic photo, though? It’s reportedly taken by William himself. It’s a PR photo, at best.

[greenyoda]

This photo was submitted to AP, Reuters, etc., who distributed it to newspapers. These news agencies have strict standards for photos they distribute, which is why this one was withdrawn.

[baerrie]

Good point. Where is the line bw pr and journalistic though? Is it ever ethical to alter a photo that will be seen by millions, affecting their opinions, even if for PR?

[baerrie]

For sure. I would imagine a portrait photographer may not understand the distinction though

[MBCook]

Whether that matters or not when the photo was given to the AP its origin was misrepresented. And whoever did that likely knew what they were doing or at least confirmed things as true they didn’t actually know to be true.