Hire the best Photo Retouchers

Finished with global edits such as color correction but still feel your photos could use a little retouching before you present them to the world? A photo retoucher can help.

So how do you hire photo retouchers? What follows are some tips for finding top photo retouchers on Upwork.

As you’re browsing available photo retouching consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

• Portfolio. A great way to judge a photo retoucher’s skills is to see their portfolio.
• Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., retouching models for a magazine cover).
• Feedback Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular photo retoucher.

With a clear picture of your ideal photo retoucher in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

An effective photo retouching job post should include:

• Scope of work: From removing red eyes from photos to masking blemishes, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
• Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
• Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries or photo editing tools, mention this here.
• Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Ready to give your photos a final professional polish? Log in and post your photo retouching job on Upwork today.