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Ludivine P.

Christchurch, New Zealand

$25/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I'm a graphic designer and a photographer based in Christchurch, New Zealand. I've worked for many years in an ad agency as a web designer creating online campaigns (desktop and mobile formats). I have experience in art direction, design, web development and photo editing. I've been a freelancer for a few years now and I am available to help you with all your needs related to visual creation & communication!

  • Photography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Web Design
  • Landing Page
  • Graphic Design
  • Ad Campaign
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Image Resizing
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Art Direction
  • Photo Retouching
  • Social Media Design
  • Banner
  • Digital Ad Campaign
  • Video Editing
Bianca D.

Auckland, New Zealand

$30/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I’m a video editor who helps creators and businesses turn raw footage into clear, engaging stories. Whether you’re building a channel, producing an online course, or creating branded explainers, I can help. - Skilled in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and the Adobe Suite - Strong focus on story flow, pacing, and motion graphics for clarity - Experienced communicator with in depth understanding of production pipelines

  • Film Editing
  • Video Editing
  • Podcast Editing
  • Motion Graphics
  • Color Correction
  • Animation
Jonathon F.

Christchurch, New Zealand

$35/hr
4.9
8 jobs

Hi, I’m Jonathon—a qualified professional photographer, experienced content creator, and passionate golf writer dedicated to helping businesses, brands, and publications tell compelling stories through powerful imagery and engaging content. With a strong background in commercial, travel, urban landscape, and lifestyle photography, I create images that don’t just look great—they connect with audiences. Whether you need professional photography, polished image editing, compelling written content, or social media assets, I deliver work that is creative, reliable, and tailored to your brand. My expertise includes: • Professional Photography (Urban, Landscape, Travel, Commercial & Lifestyle) • Adobe Photoshop – Advanced photo manipulation, retouching, compositing, colour grading, object removal, perspective correction, and creative editing • Adobe Lightroom – Professional RAW processing, colour correction, cataloguing, batch editing, and image optimisation • Content Creation for websites, blogs, social media, and marketing campaigns • Golf Writing – Tournament coverage, equipment reviews, destination golf, instructional articles, club features, and engaging editorial content • SEO-friendly article writing and website copy • Social media content and visual storytelling • Brand and tourism photography • Image optimisation for print and digital publishing As both a photographer and writer, I understand how visuals and words work together to create memorable content that drives engagement. I have experience producing high-quality photography alongside well-researched, engaging articles that capture readers’ attention while meeting client objectives. I pride myself on clear communication, meeting deadlines, and delivering professional work that exceeds expectations. Whether you’re looking for striking photography, expertly edited images, engaging golf content, or complete creative solutions, I’m ready to help bring your project to life. Let’s create something exceptional together.

  • Photography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • SEO Writing
  • Website Content
  • Website Copywriting
  • Social Media Website
  • Sports Writing
  • Information Management
  • Product Knowledge
  • Writing
  • Information Analysis
  • Creative Writing
  • Social Media Management
  • Web Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Lightroom
Surbhi M.

Auckland, New Zealand

$40/hr
4.7
8 jobs

Graphic designer | Marketing Associate | Textile Designer I have an experience of more than 4 years of working as a Graphic Designer and an experience of more than 10 years on Adobe softwares. I have done my bachelors in Textile design from NIFT, Mumbai and after that I studied graphic design from MDS, Auckland. I have worked as a customer service representative, design consultant, marketing associate and as a freelance designer, which helped me to grow as a professional and see the market place in a different way.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Packaging Design
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Logo Design
  • Web Design
  • Layout Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Print Advertising
  • Illustration
Melissa C.

Gisborne, New Zealand

$28/hr
5.0
8 jobs

With almost a decade of professional experience behind the lens, I bring both technical expertise and creative intuition to every project. Over the past 10 years, I’ve completed 18 photography courses covering shooting techniques, composition, lighting, and advanced editing — with hands-on experience across portrait, landscape, product, and food photography and food styling. My approach combines strong visual storytelling with a deep understanding of light, detail, and mood. Whether capturing people, places, or products, I focus on creating images that feel intentional, polished, and authentic — not just visually appealing, but purposeful. I also have a passion for cooking and can offer this to go with lifestyle product photography if your product is food related or if recipe photography is required remotely. All the food photos I have displayed, I have made myself. Through all the many photo sessions I have done from Family photos, food and products, landscapes and studio one common factor is editing. Everything I do I edit, and I have developed my very own style that I like to call ' Bold Natural' using Adobe lightroom and Photoshop. Editing is my most enjoyed part, bringing the whole vision to life and giving it the finishing touch and making magic from not much. So, it is also my greatest joy to offer edit only jobs as well as shooting and editing. My rate reflects over 10 years of experience and a fully custom editing workflow, where every image is individually hand-edited for color, light, and consistency — never batch presets.

  • Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Photo Editing
  • Product Photography
  • Food Photography
  • Lifestyle Photography
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Compositing
  • Photo Retouching
  • Image Editing
Yosuke T.

Auckland, New Zealand

$30/hr
5.0
15 jobs

I wanted to be a musician, a cartoonist or a sensational celebrity. I just happened to be none of them, but I have something to do with all of them. I produce the thing that inspires us to become "someone". Nowadays, it is hard to correctly appreciate who you are and who you want to be. My visuals bridge the reality and the ideality. We exist through the moments we capture with a camera, which perhaps will never appear the same again, so I draw and paint. All of our creations are what we record; we record ourselves. I love music, drawing, films and writing, which can convey the sense of existence not limited to what you are here and now. I provide videography, photography and stories behind.

  • Photography
  • Event Photography
  • Videography
  • Wedding
  • Photographic
  • Animation
  • 2D Animation
  • Wedding Photography
  • Drone Videography
  • Drone
  • Paint
  • Illustration
  • Video Production

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