Varun Raj
Chennai
Summary
Capable of enhancing photos while maintaining a natural and professional look. Detail-oriented and creative with a commitment to delivering high-quality results. Effective team player with strong communication skills and a dedication to meeting deadlines effectively.
Experienced Photo Editor skilled in enhancing and retouching images to meet client specifications and project requirements. Proficient in using photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to adjust colors, contrast, and composition. Adept at removing imperfections, adding special effects, and ensuring high-quality output.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Retoucher
Self employed
Chennai
01.2021 - Current
- Determined project goals, locations and equipment needs by studying assignments and consulting with clients or advertising staff.
- Tested equipment prior to use, verifying good working order.
- Resized images according to specific specifications for different media platforms.
- Enhanced, retouched and resized photographs and negatives using airbrushing and other techniques.
- Cloned out unwanted elements from pictures while preserving the integrity of the original composition.
- Manipulated original photos to improve overall look and feel.
- Produced a wide range of effects on images including sharpening, softening, blurring, and vignetting.
- Applied creative filters to enhance the visual impact of photos.
- Transferred photographs to computers for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
- Corrected inconsistencies in image exposure, contrast, and color balance.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Utilized advanced selection methods such as quick masking, path creation or luminosity masks for precise selections.
- Manipulated and enhanced scanned or digital images using computers and specialized software.
Education
Diploma - Graphic Design
SAE Institute
Dubai04-2023
Diploma - Photography And Retouching
Visualite Academy
Chennai,India01-2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Corporate Secretaryship
University of Madras
Chennai 06-2021
Skills
- Automotive retouching experience
- Lighting and shading
- Non-destructive editing
- High-end retouching techniques
- Color correction expertise
- Strong visual sense
- Portrait retouching techniques
- Skin retouching techniques
- Continual learning attitude
- Jewelry retouching expertise
- Retouching techniques
- Color correction
- Photograph modification
- Photo restoration
- High quality images
- Image resizing
- Flexible and adaptable
- Problem-solving
- Research
Languages
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
- Degree of Bachelor in Commerce
- Diploma in photography and retouching
- Diploma Graphic Design
Affiliations
- Traveling
- Gardening
- Reading
Timeline
Freelance Retoucher
Self employed
01.2021 - Current
Diploma - Graphic Design
SAE Institute
Diploma - Photography And Retouching
Visualite Academy
Bachelor of Commerce - Corporate Secretaryship
University of Madras