Craig Boehman Photo Editing & Retouching

  • My Style

    You could call me a fine art photography retoucher. If left to my own devices, this is what I do when nobody is around. It’s also my specialty. Changing the aesthetic of an image to create new moods or even new worlds is what excites me about using photography as a medium for creating art. When you choose to hire me for more subtle but fantastic results for weddings and special events, lifestyle, and portraiture, I can do this too. In fact, over five years of shooting street photography have taught me one basic thing when it comes to photo editing: the subject has to stand out, it has to pop. That doesn’t mean the entire image has to be dramatically transformed. The key is to “keep it real” while showcasing a scene that looks like it would belong within the pages of a respected publication. My Before and After examples below will demonstrate both my abilities in artistic editing as well as the commercial side, with emphasis on the subject and maintaining scenic integrity.

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    Experience

    I have six years of experience as a retoucher in my photography business. My primary tools are Adobe Photoshop and the Adobe CC suite.

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    Rates

    My standard rate is $70 per hour. Need a quote? Contact Me.

    I normally don’t do test images so if you need a demonstration of what I can do, please have a look at the Before and After images on this page. Also, you can get a good idea about my editing and retouching skills by checking out my images here and on my social media profiles.

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Before and After

Editing and retouching subjects along with changing backgrounds is a common request in the world of photo editing and retouching. So is changing the color of clothing. In this example, I edited and retouched an image I’d taken of a model and placed her in a lifestyle setting. Careful attention was given to making the lighting match and that the model blended in perfectly with the background without tipping off the audience that the image is a composite.

Before and After image of man on a rock at sunset

Making the Ordinary Look Extraordinary

Sky replacement is another form of image compositing that is a common request in the photo editing world. I like to think of this kind of editing as artistic and extremely over-the-top: in a good way.

I can help make your ordinary photos look extraordinary.

 

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Contact

For all queries and to hire me, please contact me here. Please be as detailed as you can about how you need your images edited and retouched. We can also schedule a phone call if you prefer.

 FAQs

 

  • My aim is to edit and retouch your images so that they’re of editorial quality. This includes a host of corrective and enhancement approaches to editing that involve exposure, cropping, color grading, general set/background cleanup, blemish removal, background replacement, etc. I encourage you to send me a detailed brief of exactly what you require.

  • No. My standard rate is $70 per hour. If you have a predetermined budget that you can’t go over, this can be stated upfront and I’ll work accordingly.

  • Once the images are approved by you then full payment is due prior to delivery. For large jobs or ongoing, payments can be made incrementally.

    I accept Paypal, PayTM, GooglePay, credit cards, and debit cards.

  • It’s best that I work on Raw files. If you don’t have those, I’ll need your highest resolution jpeg files.

  • No. There are methods that can be replicated but at the end of the day, I can just do me. Hopefully, you’re hiring me based on what you see or someone’s recommendation. I can try to accommodate your brief but I won’t accept assignments strictly on copying someone else’s style.

  • I’ll use a web version of Adobe Lightroom to send you a link where you can approve images or leave comments/suggestions. You don’t have to own any Adobe products to use this method but you will need to create an Adobe sign-in, which is easy.

  • I use WeTransfer to deliver exclusively. But you can send me the images on any platform that works for you.

  • It’s completely optional. There are a few ways to establish a working relationship with me. We can always do a contract if you prefer. We can also work in small batches and take a pay-as-you-go approach instead of hiring me for the entire job at first.

  • Turnaround time can be anywhere from 48 hours or longer, depending on how many images you need to be edited. I’ll be able to give you an estimate once I’ve seen your brief.

  • I use Photoshop, Lightroom, and Luminar Neo.