--- title: See How Photoshop Has Changed the Way We See the World description: Photoshop turns 25 years old today, take a look back at how it has been used for better and for worse canonical: https://time.com/3715430/see-controversial-photoshopped-images/ author: TIME Photo article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2015-02-19T22:24:09.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T05:05:32.378Z article:section: Business og:title: See How Photoshop Has Changed the Way We See the World og:description: Photoshop turns 25 years old today, take a look back at how it has been used for better and for worse og:url: https://time.com/3715430/see-controversial-photoshopped-images/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt36ca0eb7fa40e763/6987801ecd1bba57506f54fa/north-korea-photoshop-2.png?branch=production&width=1199&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1199 og:image:height: 674 og:image:alt: north-korea-photoshop-2 og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: See How Photoshop Has Changed the Way We See the World twitter:description: Photoshop turns 25 years old today, take a look back at how it has been used for better and for worse twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt36ca0eb7fa40e763/6987801ecd1bba57506f54fa/north-korea-photoshop-2.png?branch=production&width=1199&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # See How Photoshop Has Altered the Way We See the World > Sponsored content. 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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. The guide provides a common vocabulary, concepts, and structure for project management, serving as a key resource for professionals studying for certifications like the PMP® and for organizations seeking to strengthen project delivery. #### How is AI changing project management? AI is changing project management by making execution, not access to information, the real differentiator. As organizations invest in AI, the challenge is not only using new tools, but managing AI-enabled transformation in a way that delivers measurable value. Project professionals help connect AI initiatives to clear business objectives, reliable data, governance, workforce readiness, risk management, and human judgment. 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Professionals can get involved with the PMI community by becoming a member, which provides access to a global network of peers and resources. Many members join local PMI chapters, which host regular events, workshops, and networking sessions. Online, PMI's projectmanagement.com community offers a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and access to webinars and articles. Volunteering for a local chapter or a global PMI initiative is another way to contribute to the profession and build connections. #### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM? The PMP (Project Management Professional)® and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)® are both certifications offered by PMI, but they target professionals at different career stages. The CAPM is an entry-level certification designed for individuals with little or no project experience, validating their understanding of fundamental project management knowledge and terminology. The PMP is for experienced project managers and requires a combination of formal education and years of documented project leadership experience, making it a more advanced and globally recognized certification. #### How does PMI support social impact? PMI supports social impact by helping individuals, nonprofits, NGOs, and communities use project management to turn purpose into measurable outcomes. Through the PMI Educational Foundation, PMI expands access to project management education for youth worldwide, including underserved and underrepresented populations. Through Project Managers Without Borders, PMI connects chapters and volunteers with nonprofits and NGOs that need project management expertise to strengthen the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of social initiatives. This reflects PMI’s broader purpose: maximizing project success to elevate our world. ### Sources * Project Management Institute | [pmi.org](/c/pmi-2026-q3/home?i=e616a45f-5434-4919-be5c-293ab5b72ea1&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—Fourteenth Edition" | [pmi.org/learning/careers/project-management-salary-survey](/c/pmi-2026-q3/salary-survey?i=e616a45f-5434-4919-be5c-293ab5b72ea1&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Global Project Management Talent Gap" | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/global-project-management-talent-gap](/c/pmi-2026-q3/talent-gap?i=e616a45f-5434-4919-be5c-293ab5b72ea1&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Maximizing Project Success" | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/project-success](/c/pmi-2026-q3/project-success?i=e616a45f-5434-4919-be5c-293ab5b72ea1&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Pulse Report 2025: Boosting Business Acumen” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/boosting-business-acumen](/c/pmi-2026-q3/business-acumen?i=e616a45f-5434-4919-be5c-293ab5b72ea1&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Pulse of the Profession® 2026: Driving Success in Complex Projects” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/driving-success-in-complex-projects](/c/pmi-2026-q3/complex-projects?i=e616a45f-5434-4919-be5c-293ab5b72ea1&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Step Up: Redefining the Path to Project Success with M.O.R.E.” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/path-to-project-success](/c/pmi-2026-q3/more-mindset?i=e616a45f-5434-4919-be5c-293ab5b72ea1&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI Education Foundation, PMIEF 2024 Annual Report, [pmi.org PMIEF 2024 Annual Report (PDF)](/c/pmi-2026-q3/pmief-report?i=e616a45f-5434-4919-be5c-293ab5b72ea1&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) ### FAQ structured data (JSON-LD, optional) by [TIME Photo](https://time.com/author/time-photo/) ## TIME Photo Feb 19, 2015 10:24 PM UTC  This photograph shows the various hovercrafts that were replicated. This photograph shows the various hovercrafts that were replicated. Korean Central News Agency by [TIME Photo](https://time.com/author/time-photo/) ## TIME Photo Feb 19, 2015 10:24 PM UTC  Luxury fashion brand Moschino erased one of its models’ left legs, belonging to Sasha Luss, in its latest Spring 2015 campaign. Moschino  This photo, shot by the Riverfront Times in St. Louis, Mo., was reportedly photoshopped by Imgur user Bdawgid. Jermell Hasson’s sign (middle) was altered, the original image read: “No mother should have to fear for her son’s life every time he leaves home.” Imgur  This photograph from the funeral procession of Kim Jong Il, taken by the Korean Central News Agency was proven to be digitally altered. Korean Central News Agency  This is the unmanipulated photograph from the funeral procession of Kim Jong Il, taken by Kyodo News. an independent Japanese news agency. Kyodo News  This photograph from a military exercise in North Korea, released by the Korean Central News Agency, was digitally altered to add extra hovercrafts. Korean Central News Agency  This photograph shows the various hovercrafts that were replicated. Korean Central News Agency  In this digitally altered handout picture released by the public relations arm of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Sepah News, a fourth missile (second from the right) has been added to cover a grounded missile that failed during the test. AFP/Getty Images  This is the original photograph with the grounded missile. AFP/Getty Images  In the summer of 2006, Reuters photographer Adnan Hajj was caught doctoring some of his images of the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. In this photo, he added more smoke. Adnan Hajj—Reuters  This is Adnan Hajj’s original photo of Beirut. Following the incident, Reuters cut ties with Hajj and removed all of his images from its archives. Adnan Hajj—Reuters  In March 2003, Los Angeles Times photographer Brian Walski combined two photos of a British soldier gesturing at Iraqi civilians to create this image. Brian Walski—Los Angeles Times  These are the original photographs Brian Walski combined. He was fired from the Los Angeles Times on April 1, 2003.  The Syrian government doctored this image of the governor of the central city of Hama Anas Abdul-Razzaq Naem, left, being sworn in in front of Syrian President Bashar Assad, right, in Damascus on July 11, 2011. SANA  A Syrian opposition fighter takes cover during an exchange of fire with government forces in Telata village, Syria on Sept. 29, 2013\. This manipulated photo was caught by the Associated Press which then severed ties with the freelance photographer, who it says violated its ethical standards by altering the photo. Narciso Contreras—AP  A Syrian opposition fighter takes cover during an exchange of fire with government forces in Telata village, Syria on Sept. 29, 2013\. This original photo shows a journalist's video camera on the ground in the left corner of the frame, which was later removed by the photographer. Narciso Contreras—AP  Photographer Edgar Martins digitally altered photos in a series on unfinished or unoccupied construction projects around the United States that ran in The New York Times Magazine in 2009. Edgar Martins  Spanish artist Víctor Enrich used photoshop to digitally alter Munich’s Deutscher Kaiser hotel in an artistic fashion. Víctor Enrich  Nathen Steffel put out a call on Reddit after his daughter passed away at just six weeks old for a portrait of her without hospital tubes attached to her body. Nathen Steffel  Reddit user Funkybrewster responded to Nathen's call among other artists and illustrators with this image of Sophia. Funkybrewster/Reddit  An American Apparel advertisement shows the head of a horse with no body. American Apparel  This photoshopped image of a Scuba Diver swimming through Times Square in New York City gained attention during Hurricane Sandy.  This Ralph Lauren advertisement appeared in a department store in Japan featuring model Filippa Hamilton-Palmstierna. Ralph Lauren  The unaltered image of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Barack Obama, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, and King Abdullah II of Jordan walk toward the East Room of the White House for statements on the first day of the Middle East peace talks on Sept. 1, 2010 in Washington, D.C. Alex Wong—Getty Images  Al-Ahram's doctored image of Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak and other leaders at the Middle East peace talks in Washington, D.C. Al-Ahram  President Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and other members of the national security team watch an update of the mission against Osama bin Laden in the White House Situation Room in Washington, D.C. on May 1, 2011. Pete Souza—The White House  The Brooklyn-based Hasidic newspaper, Der Tzitung, removed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and another woman from a photo of the Obama national security team in the White House Situation Room in Washington, D.C. Der Tzitung  The office of Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) photoshopped several female members into a photograph in order to include all of the women in the House Democratic Caucus. 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