Small Pox Vaccine Scar - Should I remove it?

I have a bride who has a small pox vaccine scar on her outer-upper arm. Should I offer to remove it? I normally do not remove anything permanent. This is easy to remove and I know many people who have theirs do not like it.
I am leaning towards saying nothing and doing nothing, but I almost feel like I should give her the option just to be nice.

This isn't usually the type of "battle scar" people are proud of. It's not a scar from an accident or birth mark. It's not on the face where it would be noticed if it suddenly went "missing."

- If I offer this, I do not want to open a can of worms and her start requesting I fix other things.
- If I offer, I do not want her to think I am body-shaming her by pointing it out or think that I am recommending I remove it.
- She may want it covered up but is too shy to ask.
- I see no problem in keeping it either.

What are your thoughts?

mention removal as an option or do nothing?

I'd get rids of it. I'd leave a scar on the face.

windpig wrote in post #17701087
I'd get rids of it. I'd leave a scar on the face.

That's kind of how I feel but I wouldn't do it without asking her first.

maybe just move the scar to her face?

I would normally knock something like that or a mole down about 70%, but would remove it if asked.

Left Handed Brisket wrote in post #17701108
maybe just move the scar to her face?

That reminds me! I had some rowdy brides maids i was taking groups shot of after they had had a few drinks. They were trying to get me to photoshop a penis in place of their cigarettes. Still debating it! lol

PhotosGuy wrote in post #17701115
I would normally knock something like that or a mole down about 70%, but would remove it if asked.

So knock it down to 70% if she doesn't or don't do it if she doesnt ask? OR tell her it's an option?

If you plan on doing lots of weddings in the future, I'd avoid giving brides "options". This business, IMO, is all about having an efficient workflow.

BlakeC wrote in post #17701124
That reminds me! I had some rowdy brides maids i was taking groups shot of after they had had a few drinks. They were trying to get me to photoshop a penis in place of their cigarettes. Still debating it! lol

just when i was about to say how glad i am that i don't do weddings, now it's starting to sound like fun.

not sure what i would do either, but photosguy sounds about right. If i'm doing portrait work on a teenage boy i will knock out his biggest zits but not all of them, or at least not so they disappear completely. Girls I would go a little further.

Adults get a little treatment but nothing over the top. If the light is catching her scar and really highlighting it definitely knock it back. or all the way, or just ask.

i hope i have been of some help today.

rebelsimon wrote in post #17701126
If you plan on doing lots of weddings in the future, I'd avoid giving brides "options". This business, IMO, is all about having an efficient workflow.

I'm kind of leaning towards not saying anything and just pulling it back if it stands out too much just to avoid giving her too many options. I agree, keep a smooth workflow and avoid speed bumps! I do outline in my contract and on my site that I do not remove/touch-up scars unless previously discussed and possibly at an additional charge.

Do you already know that her dress won't have sleeves?

OhLook wrote in post #17701178
Do you already know that her dress won't have sleeves?

I already took the photos. Didn't notice it until I started editing.

BlakeC wrote in post #17701124
I had some rowdy brides maids i was taking groups shot of after they had had a few drinks. They were trying to get me to photoshop a penis in place of their cigarettes.

It makes you realize just how shameful smoking has become.

OhLook wrote in post #17701190
It makes you realize just how shameful smoking has become.

That's actually how it came up. The 2 didn't want photos of them with cigs so they said that was a better option! lol

I would leave it unless she says something. Most people from that generation have that scar, my wife has it as well, for most its not big deal.

I say remove it if they are too distracting. If not, maybe masking it at 70% opacity....