It doesn’t matter! The case for not responding to was that edited in reference to a photograph.

Whether or not I edited a photograph of mine doesn’t matter to me. I strive to captivate the viewer in my photography, effectively conveying my emotions about a specific subject or scene. In the past, I often responded to questions like “Was this edited” or “Is this Photoshopped”. My typical response became, “I use a variety of tools and techniques both at the time of capture and in post-production”.

Here is why I now believe it doesn’t matter. If they asked that question, it engaged the viewer therefore it is a success. In addition, all photographs are “edited” otherwise we would not be able to view them.