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Elena K.

Los Angeles, California

$100/hr
5.0
12 jobs

I am a Los Angeles-based photographer specializing in beauty, skincare, and product photography, with a clean, high-end, and minimalist style. I also love photographing people—portraits, lifestyle, and fashion. I love capturing personality and emotion, whether it’s a natural portrait or a styled fashion shot. I have experience photographing a wide range of products—from beauty and skincare to home appliances, electronics, and watches. I also enjoy styling my own shoots to create cohesive, brand-aligned visuals. My beauty products portfolio: klepatskaya.com. Lifestyle/portrait portfolio: klepatskaya.com/gallery I handle the entire process—from concept and mood boards to hiring models and final, fully retouched images. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, I offer high-end retouching and compositing, making sure every shot looks polished and professional. Whether you need e-commerce images, editorial-style photography, or elevated portraits, I can help bring your vision to life. Let’s talk about your project!

  • Portrait Photography
  • Photography
  • Photo Retouching
  • Product Photography
  • Film Direction
  • Film & Video
  • Music Video
  • Lifestyle Photography
  • Lifestyle Photography Staging
  • Outdoor Location Photography
  • Studio Photography
  • Fashion Photography
  • High Fashion Photography
  • Wedding Photography
  • Photo Manipulation
Viacheslav P.

Los Angeles, California

$30/hr
5.0
11 jobs

I am a professional photographer and retoucher. I can edit any photos for you. I also have experience in video editing. My core skills : - Color correction - Distortion Correction - Removing/Adding Objects - Sky/background change - Stream retouching - Adding/removing a logo - Product retouching - Real Estate retouching - Portrait retouching - Jewerly retouching - Skin/makeup/body retouching - Old photo retouching - Color Adjustment

  • Portrait Photography
  • Photo Editing
  • Photo Color Correction
  • Photo Retouching
  • Video Editing
  • Object Removal
  • Image Editing
  • Video Color Correction
  • Background Removal
  • Fashion Retouch
Tina V.

Los Angeles, California

$170/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Hello everyone! Please check out my updated portfolio at: tinavonn.com I am a passionate, professional photographer and videographer in Los Angeles with over ten years of experience. I work with Canon camera's and products and do both natural and studio lighting. Services offered -Weddings -Engagements -Portrait photography -Actor and Corporate headshots -Event photography -Lifestyle photography -Product and Food photography -Real Estate and Architecture photography -Family photography -Photo retouching -Music Videography -Reel editing -Video editing I am proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, and Final Cut Pro X and other editing software. I am passionate about creating a comfortable, fun, and professional environment to get the best shots and deliver your vision.

  • Portrait Photography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Photo Editing
  • Photography
  • Photo Retouching
  • Videography
  • Event Photography
  • Food Photography
  • Wedding Photography
  • Fashion Photography
Elisa L.

Cupertino, California

$10/hr
5.0
6 jobs

- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign - Graphic Design and Typography - Freeland Portrait Photographer - Freelance Marketer - Freelance Website Creation

  • Portrait Photography
  • Photography
  • Book Illustration
  • 2D Illustration
  • Graphic Design
  • Merchandise Graphic Design
Diane V.

San Francisco, California

$79/hr
5.0
1 jobs

What leads us to stories we want to tell can be a sentimental journey we want to capture whether it be an event or a portrait that captures us or loved ones at an iconic time. I look forward to collaborating with a client to capture their vision. Branding is another service I provide. I work with my client to provide a visual story that brings clarity and dimension to the brand. It would be a pleasure to connect and share more about my work and how my photography services can assist you.

  • Portrait Photography
  • Branding
  • Event Photography
  • Lifestyle Photography
  • Fashion Photography
  • Street Fashion Photography
  • Street Photography
  • Wedding Photography
Julia M.

Los Angeles, California

$400/hr
5.0
14 jobs

My name is Julia, I'm an LA based photographer. I shoot portraits and headshots that look tasteful and polished yet real and human. I have experience shooting campaigns and photo and video content for brands like Louis Vuitton, OMEGA, Nike, Apple, Microsoft and others during which I've worked with talents like Jeniffer Lopez, Nicole Kidman, Cindy Crawford, Shia LaBeouf, Karlie Kloss and many talents. My works have been published in VOGUE, INTERVIEW, ELLE, GLAMOUR, GQ, ESQUIRE, DAZED, MARIE CLAIRE, COSMOPOLITAN and many more magazines. My client list includes LOUIS VUITTON, OMEGA, CHANEL, NIKE, REEBOK, LANCOME, BENTLEY, H&M, ADIDAS, PUMA, RED BULL, AGENT PROVOCATEUR, CALVIN KLEIN, MICHAEL KORS, VERTU, MCDONALDS and many other brands. I love creating beautiful photography, so let me know if I'd be a good fit for your project.

  • Photo Editing
  • Photography
  • Photo Retouching
  • Product Photography
  • Retouching & Enhancement
  • Videography

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