Since 1987

Photo retouching makes the images look polished and inviting. It makes the people look more attractive and professional.

Some of the things we fix, depending on the kind and purpose of the shot,are facial blemishes and wrinkles, facial expressions, teeth and eyes, hair and make-up, wardrobe (wrinkles, lumps in shoulder pads, poor fit, etc.), body contouring, etc.

With retouching, too much is even worse than too little, so we also do it in a balanced and nuanced way.  We know what is appropriate for most uses, but if  clients would like us to back it off even more for a more natural look, that can be done once they view the proofs.

For executives and professionals we’re aiming to achieve an upscale look of professionalism, self-confidence, and competence. For actors we shoot for naturalness, polish, and excitement. For models we want a compelling look that is fresh, attractive, and unique.

We also provide photo compositing services. This enables us to add or subtract elements of a photo, e.g. adding or removing people from group shots, changing elements, such as replacing backgrounds, etc. One of our regular clients, for example, had us add a window to the conference room where the shot was done, replace one person with another, take two people out of the original shot, and add a Chicago skyline view to the window.