Adjusting the white balance and saturation can make colors look more true-to-life or give the image a specific "vibe" (like a vintage film look).
: While light filters can smooth the complexion, heavy use can make the image look unrealistic. Aim for a look that reflects your true self. GAME-CHANGING Portrait Tips from a true MASTER
Moreover, pursuing an idealized standard of perfection can reinforce harmful beauty standards that affect everyone—cisgender and transgender alike. The pressure to conform to narrow definitions of attractiveness has documented negative effects on mental health and self-image.
Much of what the world currently recognizes as mainstream LGBTQ+ culture—including slang, fashion, dance, and humor—originates directly from the historical trans and gender-nonconforming community, specifically Black and Latine trans individuals within the ballroom scene.