Testimonials
What clients and colleagues say about working with Alene.
“Alene worked as our in-house photographer/production coordinator for about 2 years overseeing our immense workload, organizing our image database, and interfacing with photographic and production teams internationally. She easily hits all the notes you are looking for in this freelance position (organized, thoughtful, technically savvy, patient and a consistent team player). I'd also add that she's warm, flexible, adaptable, intelligent, and a generally all-around great person to add to your pool of talent/circle of humanity. I highly and easily recommend her for any creative production team.”
“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.”