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Iryna P.

Yuzhnoukrayinsk, Ukraine

$17/hr
5.0
14 jobs
Hello! My name is Iryna, and I’m a professional photo retoucher with 6+ years of experience. I help photographers, brands, and entrepreneurs bring out the best in their images while keeping a natural and polished look. I specialize in: Portrait Retouching – natural skin retouch, color correction, lighting balance, background cleanup. Fashion & Beauty Retouching – high-end skin work, texture preservation, editorial-quality finishing. Studio Photography – professional retouching for campaigns, catalogues, and lookbooks. Business & Corporate Photography – clean, confident, and polished look for LinkedIn, websites, and publications. I work with RAW, TIFF, PSD, and JPEG files and deliver results that are ready for both print and digital use. Let’s make your photos stand out with a refined and professional finish.
  • Photo Retouching
  • Studio Photography
  • Photo Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Beauty
  • Fashion Retouch
  • Color Correction
  • Retouching & Enhancement
Iryna L.

Rokytne, Ukraine

$20/hr
4.7
30 jobs
Hi, I have been a retoucher since 2010, I've got the latest version of Photoshop (including Photoshop Beta) and I work with Wacom Tablet. I'm highly skilled Photo Retoucher with over 13 years of experience specializing in portrait and studio photo post-production. Adept at enhancing images to achieve professional-grade quality while preserving natural aesthetics. Proficient in industry-leading software, with a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for delivering client satisfaction. Experienced in collaborating with photographers, agencies, and individuals to bring creative visions to life. I have a keen eye for aesthetics and can deliver consistent results. Upon a project's commencement, I believe in constant communication so that a clear understanding of the needs and vision are both in place and met. Key Skills: - Photo Editing & Retouching: Expert in skin retouching, color correction, exposure adjustments, background enhancements and replacement. - Client Communication: Strong ability to understand and execute client briefs, ensuring projects align with their vision. - Time Management: Efficiently handle tight deadlines and multiple projects without compromising quality. My experience includes working with professional photographers such as (but not only): 1. Photographer / Publisher Paul Buceta - (HIGH-END retouch); 2. Photo Studio 'Positive' in Rivne (Ukraine) (basic photo editing, correction of tones, levels, color and light of the images); 3. Belikova.com (retouch of WEDDING photos); 4. Photostudio Mahoks (HIGH-END retouch); 5. Work with WEDDING photographers in Rivne City (Ukraine). 6. Work with NEWBORN photoshoots (current - Kambiz Shamsi). 7. Purr and Mutt (making PET portraits from photos in different styles) 8. Turn Me Royal - digital ROYAL 'oil' portraits from photos 9. Old photos RESTORATION and colorizing 10. BACKGROUND REPLACEMENT, placing persons on new backgrounds with perfect mutch - Kromephotos.com Let’s bring your images to life! Reach me out today to discuss your project. Sincerely, Iryna #photoshop, #photo, #retouching, #retoucher, #editor, #editing, #manipulation, #highend, #high-end, #beauty, #fashion, #photography, #adobe, #portrait, #studio, #newborn, #petportrait, #pet
  • Portrait Art
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Retouching & Enhancement
  • Pet Portrait
  • Photo Editing
  • Fashion Retouch
  • Photo Restoration
  • Background Removal
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Studio Photography
  • Fashion Photography
  • Image Editing
  • People
  • PSD
  • Filters
Lydia K.

Reading, United Kingdom

$40/hr
5.0
9 jobs
Commercial Photography graduate from Arts University at Bournemouth with five years of photography education and a general passion for photography for longer. Working mainly in fashion but keen to try different things.I have had experience working as part of a team with stylists, assistants and models to strive to get the best possible outcome for our work. This also includes working to deadlines and working round complications that may happen during this process. I am interested in collaborating with other designers and stylists so if you are interested please get in contact. I have assisted fashion and beauty photographers in the past as well as personally working for designers shooting their look books. Therefore, I have skills in Photoshop as well as possibly assisting on other areas. In my last internship I helped write blog content as well as taking photographs for them. I helped style outfits for blog shoots as well as helped out on other social media platforms.
  • Portrait Photography
  • Street Photography
  • Food Photography
  • Product Photography
  • Videography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Model Photography
  • Lifestyle Photography
  • Photo Retouching
  • Studio Photography
  • Commercial Photography
  • Photography
  • Fashion & Apparel
  • Fashion Photography
Tetiana S.

Kyiv, Ukraine

$35/hr
5.0
51 jobs
Hi all! My experience of over 15 years working in print and media with top-notch magazines such as Marie Claire, Playboy, Men's Health, Mini, Sensa, Joy, Hair Styles and Burda Style, has honed my skills and developed my eye for detail. ✔I specialize in portraits and headshots edition, high-end retouching, natural beauty and fashion retouching using dodge and burn techniques. I always work in non-destructive layers. ✔I am also good at mask building, clipping, color changing and color grading. ✔I'm experienced in Adobe Photoshop, Camera RAW, Wacom tablet. ✔I am very good at managing time. You can be sure that you will receive your work on time. ✔I will be happy to help you solve your problem. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions! Sincerely, Tetiana Selimova
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Background Removal
  • RAW
  • Retouching & Enhancement
  • Fashion Retouch
  • Object Removal
  • Color Change
  • Photo Editing
  • Color Grading
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Photo Retouching
  • Photo Color Correction
  • Photo Resizing
  • Beauty
Angel H.

Edmonton, Canada

$65/hr
4.9
157 jobs
Two decades of experience as a Professional Photoshop Artist and Photo Retoucher, I specialize in editing images for e-commerce to help businesses showcase their products in the best possible light. My portfolio boasts a diverse range of international and local photographers and brands, including MG Motors, Chevrolet, Kellogs, Quaker, Kayle Jackson, General Mills, MSC and several others. My expertise lies in Creative Photo Retouching, Photo Manipulation, and Prompt Delivery while maintaining clear communication with my clients throughout the process. I understand the importance of attention to detail and effective communication in meeting and exceeding client expectations. Services: Image editing for e-commerce Creative product retouching Technical retouching Post-production Batch image processing Commercial Photography retouching Product Photography retouching Fashion Photography retouching Portrait and Beauty retouching My scope of work includes image processing, texture, shape, and color changing, as well as image cleaning. I also specialize in creating entirely new pictures from existing photos to diversify product lines and enhance brand appeal. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality results for a wide range of clients, from photo studios and agencies to small businesses. My commitment to excellence and client satisfaction sets me apart in the field of image editing and retouching. Let's collaborate to elevate your brand's visual identity and drive success in the competitive e-commerce landscape.
  • Portrait Art
  • Food Photography
  • Still Life
  • Product Photography
  • Product Listings
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Image Editing
  • Fashion Retouch
  • Photo Retouching
  • Photo Editing
  • Capture One Pro
Allan B.

Forsyth, Missouri

$32/hr
5.0
146 jobs
I am a photo retoucher and image creator, highly skilled with the latest version of Photoshop and Lightroom. I work with portrait and commercial photographers, as well as businesses, large and small, in the genres of portrait, fashion, boudoir, automotive, product, e-commerce, and much more. My skills include: image culling, editing, retouching, compositing, color-correcting, image manipulation, and fine art image creation. Skin retouching is a particular strength. I am skilled as a traditional artist, photographer, and graphic designer, as well. My versatility and extensive array of artistic and creative skills allows me to solve any retouching challenge with excellence and efficiency. My clients include private individuals, portrait photographers, high-volume school photographers, and Fortune 500 global companies. I'm very attentive-to-detail, easy to work with, and an excellent communicator. I'm confident I'll provide you with an outstanding product and a quality experience.
  • Portrait Art
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Image Editing
  • Photo Retouching
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Digital Art
  • Photo Editing
  • Digital Illustration
  • Photo Color Correction

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