With 10+ years of professional experience, I specialise in portrait and event photography that captures people naturally and authentically. I take the time to understand every client’s brief, keeping the process simple, efficient, and focused from start to finish.
Beyond photography, I bring advanced retouching, compositing, and digital illustration skills, allowing me to deliver polished, high-quality images and creative visual solutions. Whether you need corporate headshots, event coverage, or expertly crafted post-production, I focus on producing work that meets your brief and exceeds expectations.
What my clients say:
"Amazing! In a 15 minute shoot Dimitri captured the exact qualities I wanted more successfully than any other professional, and I’m not the only one saying this!” - Edwin Edelstein, Kung Fu School, London
"I love the artist's portrait Dimitri took of me. It says “Bold Artist, strong and soft at the same time”. I use it as my official portrait for film festivals, my website and social media, I just love it." - Robyn denny, Artist, Cape Town
"I am the least photogenic person ever and hate most photos of myself, which is why I had some professional shots done for work purposes. Dimitri did an excellent job and produced a number of photos I am actually proud to put up on social media, websites and other work related publications. Really happy with Dimitri’s work and the only photographer I would use." - Don Serratt, CEO, Glenholme Healthcare Group, London
"Dimitri made me feel comfortable when being being photographed and helped me be a better model. The profile pictures are perfect for my professional profiles and presentations." - Ines Rosef-Ingram, CEO & Founder at Pine3 Marketing
Photo Manipulation
Photography
Photojournalism
Photo Editing
Photo Retouching
Photo Color Correction
Photo Restoration
Film & Video
Portrait Photography
Event Photography
Sports Photography
Helena Elizabeth B.
Johannesburg, South Africa
$25/hr
5.0
42 jobs
I am a professional photo-retoucher and photographer with expertise in various fields such as compositing, weddings, portraits, fashion, corporate, babies, product, architecture, food, portraits, family photos and logo designs. I believe my combined skills of retouching and photography sets me apart as I have knowledge of both fields and how they complement each other. I am happy to work on any project no matter how small or intricate. Having worked as an in-house retoucher/photographer in a commercial photography studio for the past ten years, I am accustomed to deadlines and delivering fast and accurate results.
Background:
I got my B-tech degree in photography in 2008. My career started as an assistant in various photographic studios for both photographers and stylists. I then worked as a photographer at a portrait studio for two years and has since 2010 been working as an in-house retoucher/ photographer in a commercial photography studio.
My skills include but are not limited to:
Photo manipulation: Transforming or altering a photograph using various methods and techniques. This can include adding/removing items and extending/replacing backgrounds.
Compositing: Combining elements from separate sources into single images.
Frequency separation
HDR processing
Colour correction
Batch processing
Clipping paths
Colour changes
Removing colour casts
Blemish, scar & tattoo removal
Spotting - Removing dust from camera sensors
Skin tone Correction
Luminosity masks
Enhancing shadow/highlight areas
Photobook Design
Logo Design
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Nicholas H.
Mooirivier, South Africa
$45/hr
5.0
5 jobs
I am a concept-driven Creative Designer offering brand and campaign development in all industries. Services include print and digital design, logo design, packaging design, product rendering, illustration, typography, and marketing collateral. I have been specialising in Pharmaceutical brand development for over 20 years, working closely with most of the major Pharma companies.
My Process:
1. Briefing / Discussions
2. Research
3. Design Concept
4. Creative Development
5. Revisions
6. Delivery
Each project is unique so will always adapt to the clients brief and needs.
Communication is key in meeting expectations and turnaround time from first draft, to revisions, to final artwork is fast and deadlines are always met.
I am expert level in Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. I welcome you to contact me for a discussion on how we can bring your ideas to life. Thanks for stopping by!
Photo Manipulation
Brand Development
Branding & Marketing
Graphic Design
Concept Design
Desktop Publishing
Social Media Design
Packaging Design
Vector Graphic
Logo Design
Icon Design
Presentations
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Leanne K.
Cape Town, South Africa
$20/hr
4.6
2 jobs
Hi! I’m Leanne, a Photoshop Master, with a Bachelor's Degree, majoring in Photography, and 14+ years of Professional Experience in the Photographic and Digital Printing Industries.
My main areas of expertise are high-end retouching and editing services, such as:
- Beauty Retouching and Enhancement
- Background Removal
- Removal of People or Objects
- Product Photo Editing
- Manipulation & Compositing
- Photo Restoration
- Colour Correction
- Resizing
Please have a look at my portfolio to see examples of the high quality of my work.
Feel free to contact me! I look forward to working with you.
Photo Manipulation
Graphic Design
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Layout Design
Print Design
Digital Design
Photo Retouching
Photo Restoration
Photo Editing
Visual Communication
Manipulation & Compositing
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 Manipulation
Adobe Photoshop
Photo Restoration
Photo Retouching
Clipping Path
Photo Color Correction
Photo Editing
Nkosi N.
Durban, South Africa
$7/hr
5.0
2 jobs
Here's what Nkosi can do for you:
- Graphic design 🎨
- Branding identity 💼
- Logo design 🧡
- Packaging design 📦
- UI/UX design 💻
- Flyers and Brochure design 📄
- Business card design 📇
- T-Shirt Design 👕
- Print and Web Layout Design 📰🌐
- Edit any PDF, add, remove, and change text, and more 📝
With Canva Pro at his fingertips, Nkosi harnesses the power of:
- Over 610,000 template designs 📋
- A vast library of 100+ million images, videos, and audio files 📸🎥🎶
- The ability to translate designs into over 2,000 languages 🗣️🌍
- The creation of editable templates 📊
Nkosi's graphic wizardry doesn't stop there. He excels in photo manipulation, offering services such as:
- Uncropping your photos to fit any image format 🖼️
- Removing objects, people, text, and defects with seamless precision 🚫✍️
- Extracting the main subject from an image with incredible accuracy 🔍
- Upscaling images by 2x to a remarkable 16x super quality 🔍✨
- Removing text from any image 📜✂️
- Replacing a grey sky with a vivid blue one in a snap ☁️🌞
Nkosi is more than just a Graphic Designer; he's a creative powerhouse and a Canva Pro Specialist with a passion for crafting visually stunning designs. With an extensive background in digital marketing, he brings a deep understanding of online strategies, from SEO and content marketing to email campaigns and social media. Nkosi's remarkable track record in boosting online presence and driving lead generation speaks volumes about his expertise. 💼📈
For almost a decade, Nkosi has immersed himself in the art of graphic design, and it's not just a profession for him; it's a calling. Backed by proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, he expertly navigates tools like XD and Figma, creating web assets in Illustrator that seamlessly align with brand strategies. 🖌️💻
As a Canva specialist, he transforms your creative visions into tangible reality with dazzling graphics. With his Canva Pro subscription, he has access to a treasure trove of over 10,000 unique and up-to-date graphics, ensuring your designs are not only visually appealing but also right on trend. Nkosi takes your message to a global audience by translating designs into over 100 languages, making sure it resonates universally. His design prowess spans across digital, print, media, and publication, enabling your brand to shine effortlessly across various platforms. What's more, Nkosi is committed to delivering your projects with unwavering dedication, ensuring your deadlines are always met. 🌎🚀
Nkosi wields a diverse arsenal of tools, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe XD, and the game-changing Canva Pro. With his skills, passion, and ability to turn your vision into a visual masterpiece, Nkosi is your go-to expert for all things graphic design. 💪🎨🚀
Adobe Photoshop
Canva
Graphic Design
Shopify Website Design
Set Up Shopify Site
Presentation Design
Corporate Brand Identity
T-Shirt Design
Logo Design
WordPress Website Design
Branding
Adobe Acrobat
Photo Editing
Flyer Design
WordPress Bug Fix
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