About me

Hey, I'm Kat! I'm a high-end retoucher with 10+ years of professional photo editing experience (ranging from basic editing to high-end retouching and complex photo manipulations) based in Orlando, FL.
I specialize in non-destructive retouching techniques in fashion editorial, beauty & commercial photography.

As for my experience and skills.
I have more than 9+ years of experience in e-commerce, high-end beauty & fashion retouching, and editorial retouching, as well as in creating complex photo manipulations for companies' websites (creating media content for brands).

My clients include cosmetic and fashion brands, start-ups, celebrities, influencers, and e-commerce stores.
I have been honored to work with Kura Skin, API-CERA (France), COTERIE, Playboy Magazine, KBB Cosmetics (CEO Masika Kalysha), TravelWifi, FASHION DREADS & NAPPSTAR, Arf Pets, HOUSSYN (France), Artist & Music Producer IceBeatChillz, SKY TECHNOLOGIES, DevaCurl, YouTube Creator "The Amagi", Solstice Magazine, JAXJOX and others.

As for my awards and certifications:
- TOP RATED PLUS Upwork Artist with 100% Job Success Score (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- Top #2 Ranked Retoucher on Creativepool (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- Upwork Certified Image Editing Specialist. My portfolio review was conducted by a panel of 2 or more image editing experts who evaluated my works based on creativity and technical aptitude for industry-standard editing programs. I received the "Upwork Skill Certification - Image Editing" certificate on November, 10th (2021)
- Creativepool Annual 2021 Bronze Winner (2021)
- My entry has been selected as one of the winners of the 2021 Creative Communication Award (C2A) (2021)
- GuruShots Guru (2021)
- My Fashion Retouching Project "STARSHIP" was Shortlisted for Creativepool Annual 2021 Awards (2021)
- I received 22 Guru's Picks (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
- "STARSHIP" and "GLOWING SKIN" Projects Have Been Featured in the "Fashion Retouching" category on Behance (2020, 2021)
- My Works Received DeviantArt Daily Deviation Award Several Times (2013, 2016, 2018)
- Rolling Stone Magazine Feature (2013)

My current hourly rate is $200/hour. My working hours are 10 AM to 6 PM (EDT), Monday to Friday.
I charge a 2X rate ($400/hour) for overtime and urgent work on weekends.

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