Terry Richardson shot Mariah Carey for Wonderland magazine’s summer issue and, according to the unretouched images obtained exclusively by Jezebel, it would seem that Uncle Terry’s point-and-shoot-built-in-flash style isn’t flattering enough for publication.

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

Perhaps what’s most striking about these images is how much color correction is used, almost like everything in the frame (save for the white background) needed to be painted back to life. Even Mariah’s makeup needed to be digitally added after getting so washed out by the flash. (And you know that woman does not cut corners on her glam squad and has the best makeup artist that money can buy.)

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

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.

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

Waddamess.

Seriously, one has to wonder why the icon continues to put her goodies on display if she- rather unfortunately- isn’t comfortable with them being on display in the first place.

Alas, for one reason or another, it’s clear that Carey has a desire to be seen as sexy by the masses, and it’s this desire that sees her “let it all out” only to “edit it all out” once she’s done.

Pretty sad, when one realises just how different things would be for Mariah if pulled the plug on her attempts to sex it up and posited herself as a youthful yet accomplished Pop diva.

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See the difference?

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