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Retouched examples are to showcase my high level of attention to details, retouching expertise, and creativity. I enjoy learning powerful softwares like photoshop to help not only my clients but also to build on my own creative work. Although I may not know everything I am certainly able to evaluate images, find retouching solutions, and always strive towards perfection with flexibility.
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Photo Composite Concept
Original image.
Used Sky Replacement effect for a different mood.
Added a wall light on the right side to balance out symmetry.
Removed three people from the 2nd floor, added plant containers, and cleaned up behind statues.
Added shallow water pools with minimal water ripple.
Additional Detail Cleanup Examples
Sequence: 1. Original image 2. Retouched 3. Markers indicating cleaned area
Inclusive of hot & dark specks, unnecessary imperfections on products, building structures, reflections, and elements that deviate from focal point of interest.
Moire Removal & Additional Cleanup Examples
Sequence: 1. Original with moire 2. Moire removed with additional cleanup
Color Patch Matching
Vector Masking
Additional Cleanup Examples
Sequence: 1. My markers indicating clean up needed 2. Retouched
Photo Composite Concept
Pixel perfect masking separating auto from background.
Added car shadow and a slight gradient background for UI overlay ideas.
Added background images, rough foliage, ground leaves, warped text, and grain effects.
Playing with slight variations in mood with use of color, backlight, and fog.
Photo Composite Concept
Stylized Image with gradient and snow overlay effects.
Photo Composite Concept
Food magazine layout design concept.
Created using a snapshot image of a red Thai curry dish I made with chicken, snow peas, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, and topped off Thai purple basil.
Fashion, Beauty, Editorial, and Lifestyle Image For Print Publications & Online Distribution.
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OP D.A.S.
A strategic and creative thinker with an insatiable curiosity to learn and inspire others. With the ability to absorb and analyze information to help make more informed decisions. Able to execute strategic initiatives as a team player and lead by example. Excellent at multitasking and accomplishing goals reliably, responsibly, independently, and with cross-functional peers.
Lifestyle Catalog & Web Retoucher - Contract
RH - Restoration Hardware RH.com (Corte Madera, CA) 05/2023 - 3/2024
Retouched high-volume luxury home product photography to produce consistent, high-end imagery for publications and online distributions.
Utilized advanced Photoshop techniques, including precise color control, stringent layer structure, masking, pathing, liquifying, compositing, pixel construction, smart object Frankenstein, and non-destructive editing.
Color corrected to match product samples and added shadows.
Demonstrated strong visual skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to perfection.
Worked independently and collaboratively within a team environment, thriving under pressure and solving problems efficiently.
Maintained proactive and constructive communication with file asset managers, senior product development teams, senior lead retouchers, and photo reviewers.
Managed, organized, and delivered images using proprietary FileMaker Pro software alongside Adobe Photoshop and Bridge.
Senior Digital Retoucher & Photo Consultant - Freelance
MEERA FOX, FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER (Berkeley, CA) 01/2019 – Present
5+ years commercial retouching photos of fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and editorial images for magazine publications and online distributions.
400+ published retouched images in fashion magazines.
Advance photo retouching inclusive of high-frequency skin cleaning, color grading, color management, layer masking, image manipulation, color correction, selective color, sharpening, image scaling, exposure adjustments, white balance, and cropping.
Senior Digital Retoucher, Photo Editor, & Photo Consultant - Freelance
ICON MAGAZINE, HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHER, LLC, & MEERA FOX
(New York & Paris) 09/2019 - 02/2020
02/2020 NEW YORK FASHION WEEK FALL/WINTER SPRING SEASON 2020
10/2019 PARIS FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER SEASON 2020
09/2019 NEW YORK FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER SEASON 2020
Provided consultation and assistance for runway, backstage, and editorial shoots.
Organized and maintained a Lightroom Master Catalog for over 50 runway fashion shows and presentations.
Edited more than 15 runway shows, meeting industry-standard looks and tight deadlines.
Streamlined editing workflow by implementing color coding, a star rating system, and metadata optimization.
Senior Digital Retoucher - Freelance
ETIENNE FANG, FOUNDER OF REDEFINING IT ALL (Berkeley, CA) 09/2019 - 08/2021
Retouched a portrait series for an online publication “Having It All”.
Documentary Photographer - Freelance
JODY STILLWATER, LENAPE CREATIVE GROUP (SF, CA) 01/2021
Documented behind the scene of a video shoot at Meta headquarter.
Senior Digital Retoucher, Master Printer, & Senior Sales Associate
LOOKING GLASS PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS, INC. (Berkeley, CA) 2000 - 08/2019
5+ years managed and operated the digital restoration and retouching of thousands of photos, as well the processing of over 5000 archival fine art giclée print orders, resulting in less than 1% returns rate.
Provided guidance and mentorship to junior sales associate.
Managed multiple projects concurrently and ensured timely delivery of high-quality work.
Managed photo gallery prints and installations for photo shows, as well as storewide photo displays, custom graphic designed brochures, classes, event calendars, and receiving positive customers and colleagues feedback.
Managed annual seasonal events where more than 20 corporate representatives from leading brands such as Nikon, Canon, Sony, and Fuji showcased their products, driving sales and enchanting customer experience.
Achieved a 99% satisfaction rate while consulting with clients on special orders.
Utilized professional full-frame cameras or scanning devices to execute high-quality digital photography and digital capture of flat art, photographs, films, and 3-dimensional objects. Expertly set up and operated professional studio lighting equipment to enhance the visual quality of the captured images.
Mastered digital files for optimal fine art prints, inclusive of color management for CMYK outputs on large format Canon and Epson printers up to 44”.
Expertise in digital photo restoration.
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Lightroom CC, and use of Wacom tablets.
19+ years as a professional sales associate in the photography industry.
Formal training in photography and fine art with an in-depth understanding of film cameras, digital cameras, photographic equipment, studio, chemistry, and digital darkroom image processes.
Photo Consultant & Retoucher - Freelance
MORIMOTO ARCHITECTS (Berkeley, CA) 01/2010 - 12/2010
Retouched architectural images of multimillion-dollar private residences and commercial buildings such as Yoshi’s S.F. and Kaiser CDRP.
Converted 35mm & 120mm films and slides into high-quality digital files.
Edited photographs were published in ‘Home by Design’ by Sarah Susanka
SFMOMA ARTISTS GALLERY - San Francisco, CA, 2004 - 2009
My oil paintings were sold to private clients.
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN, Providence, RI, 2005 - Accepted
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ 1997 - 1999