Pixel Perfect

I really loved the way that Lauren Collins talks so descriptively about Dangin's persona and physical appearance to give us an idea of the kind of extrodinary artist he is and yet at the same time, an average looking person. The fact that he's not picture perfect himself and recognizes it is refresing- he doesn't seem to be consumed with appearance despite his career. I think that her detailed descriptions of Dangin translated very well into describing how he edits his photos and each and every aspect he perfects in the photos. While everyone knows that the top magazines are edited heavily in photoshop, I never knew that Dangin was responsible for so much of what the public views of celebrities and models.
One of my favorite parts of this article was the section in which Demarchelier and Dangin talk about editing a photo for Vogue and Seven Jeans. The idea that these two men are responsible for molding the ideal ad in such a matter of fact way was funny and surprising. Also, I found it interesting to see where Dangin is coming from in his approach. He restated several times that he feels that makeup, clothing, accessories, etc. are simply a "transformation" to one's self, thus, his work becomes an extension of this transformation to create a flawless appearance. Overall, an interesting and funny read.