1) Photography has evolved from early techniques using camera obscuras to the modern digital camera. This has changed how people perceive themselves and society's ideals of beauty. 2) The widespread use of photographs in magazines introduced ideals of beauty that were often unattainable even for models through techniques like airbrushing. 3) This has contributed to issues like increased rates of eating disorders, cosmetic surgery, and an unhealthy relationship with self-perception for many people who feel they do not match up to photographed ideals.