Retouching & Post Production
Expert Commercial Retouching
Alene is a trained retoucher with more than 15 years of post-production experience spanning editorial, catalog, e-commerce, and brand partnership imagery. She served as Senior Retoucher at Food52 for 7.5 years, retouched luxury product, jewelry, handbag, and beauty imagery at VS+Company for 2.4 years, and currently freelances for New Chapter, Inc. She delivers publication-ready assets under tight deadlines with meticulous attention to brand standards.
Expert in Photoshop, Capture One, Bridge, Lightroom, Helicon Focus, Helicon Remote, and more.
Services
Product & E-Commerce Retouching
Background removal, color correction, shadow creation, clipping paths, batch consistency across product lines.
Editorial & Publication Retouching
Skin retouching, compositing, color grading, and final-file preparation for print and digital.
Post-Production Management
Workflow development, team training, quality control, and project coordination for high-volume operations.
Color Management & Consulting
Color-accurate workflows for e-commerce, catalog, and print. Company-level workflow consulting.
Testimonials
“Alene and I had the true luxury of being able to work together for several years via the media company, Food52. She became our premier freelance go-to for retouching under the brand partnerships & editorial teams. I was truly able to rely on her punctuality in meeting deadlines as well as her thoughtful and thorough communication. Alene has such a beautiful artistic combination of being able to embrace the abstract, while her work ethic remains structural and disciplined.”
“I am very happy to write this recommendation for Alene based on the exceptional work she provided as a freelance photo retoucher during my time overseeing creative ops at Food52. I was always impressed by her attention to detail, open communication, and consistently delivering assets in a timely manner. Alene's positive attitude and adaptability make her an asset in any fast-paced environment.”
“Alene was one of my top go-to freelance retouchers for all print and digital projects, including catalogs, editorial and PDP imagery. Alene's retouching and post production skills are top notch and she excelled at delivering final imagery back that was in line with our brand standards. She always hit the assigned deadlines (including 24 hour turnarounds at times), but was also proactive in flagging concerns that might impact the ability to deliver to the date requested. Alene is a true talent and I can't recommend her enough.”
“Alene's retouching expertise has been a game changer in bringing consistency and polish to an extensive library of product photography. Her work elevates every image and delivers a clear improvement in quality. She has been an invaluable partner in shaping a cohesive, polished aesthetic and executing it across hundreds of images with precision and organization. Alene is a strong communicator who consistently honors my vision, ensuring each image gets exactly what it needs to shine.”