How to Spot Photo Fakes

All shadows—even the ones under noses and eyes—should fall in the same direction. The lack of shadow can also be a clue.

Sometimes a piece of background tags along when an image has been cut and pasted between photos. Look closely for “scraps” around edges.

Repetition in nature is rare. If a photo has two or three identical objects, it’s likely they’re copies.

Could the scene in the photo really have happened? If the answer is no, the photo is probably a fake.