Mariah Carey Retouched: Before And After Photos From Photographer Terry Richardson Session Leaked

Celebrities are no strangers to photo retouching. Plenty of before and after photos have surfaced over the years and today we have another batch, via Jezebel. Mariah Carey's unretouched photos from her Wonderland magazine session with famed and controversial photographer Terry Richardson are now online. 

The photos have been made into gifs with the changed sections marked by arrows, explaining what had been done to each area.

Jezebel says, "what's supposed to be so remarkable about Richardson's signature style is how his otherwise amateur methods, when used to shoot high-profile celebs, create uniquely candid portraits that appear to be at once documentary and aspirational. His bare bones sets and harsh flashes suggest a spontaneity that is meant to imply the authenticity of that particular moment. But this doesn't seem very authentic at all...it would seem that Uncle Terry's point-and-shoot-built-in-flash style isn't flattering enough for publication."

Earlier this year, Jezebel offered $10,000 to anyone who could get unretouched photos of Girls star Lena Dunham's Vogue shoot. Someone did, and the photos were posted much in the same way Carey's are.

Dunham responded to the controversy via Slate and said, "I understand that for people there is a contradiction between what I do and being on the cover of Vogue; but frankly I really don't know what the photoshopping situation is, I can't look at myself really objectively in that way. I know that I felt really like Vogue supported me and wanted to put a depiction of me on the cover. I never felt bullied into anything; I felt really happy because they dressed me and styled me in a way that really reflects who I am. And I felt that was very lucky and that all the editors understood my persona, my creativity and who I am. I haven't been keeping track of all the reactions, but I know some people have been very angry about the cover and that confuses me a little. I don't understand why, Photoshop or no, having a woman who is different than the typical Vogue cover girl, could be a bad thing."

No telling what Carey's response will be, but we hope one is forthcoming. We'll keep you posted.

To see the Carey's photos follow the link below:

Retouch My Body: Terry Richardson Pix Of Mariah Carey Before Photoshop