Fair Prices. Superior Standards.
My pricing is simple and honest. I charge an hourly rate so you only pay for the actual expertise and time spent on your work. It’s a straightforward approach designed to provide high-quality, custom results for every single image.
My Hourly Rate: $25/hour
Minimum billing increment: 30 minutes
Once I’ve reviewed your images and we’ve discussed your vision, I’ll provide a detailed time estimate and a transparent quote. My goal is to ensure you know exactly what to expect before I start, so there are never any hidden costs or surprises.
Important Payment & Test Edit Policy:
To ensure seamless project flow and mutual commitment, 100% upfront payment is required for all projects before work commences. For clients wishing to evaluate my style and quality, a paid test edit is available at 50% of my standard hourly rate ($12.50/hour). This allows for a dedicated sample of my work tailored to your specific needs.
Project Examples & Estimated Time
Wondering how much time your project might take? Below are examples of typical retouching tasks and their estimated timeframes. Use these as a guide to understand the level of work and expertise required for different styles.
Example 1: High-End Beauty & Headshot Retouch
This involves comprehensive perfection for a single portrait: advanced skin retouching (frequency separation, dodge & burn), precise feature enhancement (eyes, lips, teeth), subtle reshaping, hair refinement, and expert color grading. The result is a flawless, magazine-quality finish perfect for professional branding or editorial use.
- Estimated Time: 40 mins — 2 hours per image
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Approx. Cost: $16.50 — $50.00 per image
Example 2: Lifestyle & Family Collection (Batch of 3–5 images)
A quick yet professional refinement for a small series of portraits. This includes natural skin softening, basic blemish removal for all subjects, minor background cleanup, and consistent color grading to ensure a cohesive look across the entire collection. This option is ideal for those who need a polished look while maintaining a genuine, “lifestyle” feel.- Estimated Time: 45 — 75 minutes for the set (approx. 15 mins per image)
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Approx. Cost: $19 — $32 for the collection
Please note: This “Speed Edit” focuses on global enhancements and essential cleanup. It is designed to polish your images while keeping them natural. For complex beauty work or extensive background removal, please refer to Example 1.
A focused retouch for a single image (perfect for equine or pet portraits). This includes cleaning up the coat and mane, enhancing the eyes, removing minor background distractions, and basic color correction to present the subject beautifully without overly complex detail work.- Estimated Time: 15 — 30 minutes per image
- Approx. Cost: $6.25 — $12.50 per image