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Chantal V.

Cape Town, South Africa

$40/hr
5.0
17 jobs

Analytical thinker with creative flare! With a technical backgound as an engineer and a passionate love for art, media design gives me the best of both worlds. I love the challenge of using technology, teqniques and tools to create something meaningful and beautiful. Web Development and Photo Editing for me is a form of art. I take great pride in every project that I can design, enhance and elevate to it's full potential, whether it is something small for the web or a piece of art that will sit proudly on any gallery wall. I have 15 years experience in web design, photography and editing. I keep on learning to develop my skills and stay on trend. My technical background gives me the ability to understand and follow briefs and work as a team to deliver a high quality service according to my clients specifications.

  • Photo Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Background Removal
  • Photo Color Correction
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Photo Retouching
  • Retouching & Enhancement
  • Photo Restoration
  • Compositing
  • Web Design
  • WordPress
  • WooCommerce
  • Shopify
Karin L.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
20 jobs

I am a professional photo editor and manipulator, with many years of experience working to get the best out of photographic images. I enjoy all kinds of image retouching, but especially like to work with product retouching, deep etching and image composites. Please see my specialised image editing profile for more information. I am also a skilled and experienced software trainer, specialising in training other to us Adobe Photoshop. Please contact me directly if you are interested in learning more about how I can help you to learn to use this exciting program.

  • Photo Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Photo Color Correction
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Photo Retouching
  • Photo Restoration
  • Clipping Path
Stuart G.

Cape Town, South Africa

$40/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Commercial Fashion Imaging and Professional Photo Retouching Specialist I specialize in high-quality fashion, ecommerce, and commercial image post-production with a strong focus on realistic results, brand consistency, and professional visual presentation. With more than 10 years of experience in photography and advanced image editing, I help fashion brands, online retailers, and commercial clients create polished visual content suitable for ecommerce platforms, lookbooks, social media campaigns, catalogs, and digital marketing. My work combines technical precision with creative presentation to produce clean, realistic, commercially usable imagery rather than over-processed or artificial-looking edits. Core Services • Advanced fashion and ecommerce retouching • Professional skin retouching with natural texture preservation • Product and apparel image cleanup • Color correction and white balance matching • Fabric enhancement and texture recovery • Background removal and replacement • Deep etching and complex subject masking • Bulk ecommerce image processing and formatting • Image resizing, centering, and batch automation workflows • High-end portrait enhancement and beauty retouching • Photo restoration, scratch removal, and resolution enhancement • AI-assisted editing and scene generation workflows • Seamless textile and fashion pattern generation • Social media and catalog image preparation Photography Services • Fashion photography • Product photography • Lifestyle and portrait photography • Social media content photography • Ecommerce product presentation imagery Why Clients Work With Me • Strong communication and reliable project coordination • Consistent commercial-quality output • Fast and efficient workflow management • Professional Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom workflow • Experience handling high-volume fashion and ecommerce projects • Focus on realistic, clean, and brand-consistent results I understand both the technical and visual requirements needed to produce professional commercial imagery that supports modern ecommerce and fashion brands.

  • Photo Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Photo Retouching
  • Product Photography
  • Product Photography Prep
  • Fashion Retouch
  • Pattern Design
  • Image Cropping
  • Photo Restoration
  • Photoshoot
  • Image Processing
  • Fashion Photography
  • Portrait Photography
Marguerite V.

Cape Town, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Top-Rated Social Media Manager | Photo Editor | Retoucher | Strategic Branding & Rebranding | Social Media Content Creator | Engaging Graphic Design I aim to help businesses achieve strategic and memorable social media presence while offering long-term solutions that simplify their operations. I provide continuous support and advice throughout the process and remain available for ongoing needs. My tailored process is designed to save time and energy, ensuring the delivery of powerful and effective social media strategies and visuals. I've developed a method that guarantees memorable branding, perfectly suited for your ideal customers. ✅ My services: Social Media Management (Content Creation, Community Engagement, Strategy Development) Photo Editing and Retouching Branding and Rebranding (Logos, Typography, Color Palette, Brand Pattern, Brand Elements, Brand Guidelines, Stationery, etc.) Digital Marketing Graphics (Social Media Icons, Web Banners, Ads, Instagram Social Media Kits, Instagram Highlight Icons) Print Media (Flyers, Brochures, Posters, etc.) I prioritize quick and efficient communication, ensuring prompt responses to client messages. Typically, projects are completed within 1-4 business days, with same-day revisions whenever possible. I am mindful of my clients' resources and consistently work to deliver maximum value efficiently.

  • Photo Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Image Editing
  • Photography
  • Photo Retouching
  • Wedding Photography
  • Social Media Management
  • Brand Management
  • Web Design
  • Website Builder

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