I've been doing 95% of my own editing since I began shooting, but for the sake of creative growth and mixing it up (and productivity, since my edits lag behind my shoot pace), I'd like to find a good retoucher to collaborate with, ideally a long-term collaboration
My work is primarily art and fashion/glamour/nude portraits, which a cinema-inspired look.
https://www.madheiress.com/mad-heiress-main-page
I've worked in the past with retouchup.com and they do a pretty good job on fixing stuff that I can't do, but for this next step I'd like to find a retoucher who is as much an artist as a fixer.
My budget is pretty modest, which could be an issue.
Can anyone offer advice on what to look for/how to search? I get so many friend requests here on MM from European retouchers, and I'm going to start reviewing them, but it's a bit overwhelming since I'm not sure what the evaluation criteria should be (other than the two obvious ones of 1) do I like their work and 2) price).
Many thanks.
Hi Ben,
I checked out your work and may be able to help. I definitely consider myself an artist as well as retoucher, as I also do a fair bit of illustration. You can check out some of my work at www.midnightsundesign.com.au/retouching - there are also illustration and design sections on the site. I'd be happy to chat any time.
Regards,
James
Thanks a lot James, that's impressive work. Feel free to message me directly, as well.
Do you have much experience doing skin retouching? I ask b/c the impressive work on your site is more focussed on what I'd call magical realism or sci-fi.
Thanks for the reply Ben, I've sent you a direct message.
HI! I send you a message let me know if you'd like to chat more!