Victor Sguassero
Retoucher / Photographer
Johannesburg
Summary
Professional photo editing specialist with strong expertise in image enhancement and manipulation. Skilled in Photoshop, Lightroom, and other industry-standard software. Known for delivering high-quality results, adapting to changing project requirements, and collaborating effectively with team members. Reliable and creative, focused on achieving client satisfaction and driving impactful visual outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Photo Retoucher
Sauce Advertising
Johannesburg
05.2022 - Current
- Expert photo retouching, manipulation, color correction, and compositing of images, following briefs to achieve the exact outcomes of art directors, designers, and client requirements for both print and digital.
- Mastery of various professional software to transform raw images into finished, eye-catching, polished images.
- Abundant experience in shoot pre-prods, photography planning, on-site retouching, and art direction to help maximize image output.
- My professional photography background is often called upon to photograph advertising campaigns, and I'm comfortable with videography for social media campaigns.
- When I'm not retouching, photographing, or doing social media videography, I apply my extensive knowledge in print to assist the DTP department in getting high-quality, consistent, print-ready files out.
Photo Retoucher
Amrod
12.2018 - 03.2022
- Used Adobe Bridge to select and keyword images for retouching and organisation
- Used Capture One the process RAW images with special consideration to exposure and colour balance.
- Used Adobe Photoshop to deep etch, manipulate and color correct images to match existing images within each brands image library
- Photographed high-quality product images for various print and digital projects.
Owner/Photographer/Photo Retoucher
Goodlight Studio
04.2012 - 09.2018
- Managed the studio, bookings, quoting, invoicing and produced all photographic projects.
- Used 35mm professional DSLR's and medium format digital cameras to photograph various advertising shoots.
- Used Capture One the process RAW images with special consideration to exposure and colour balance.
- Used Adobe Photoshop to deep etch, manipulate and color correct images to clients specifications
Education
Diploma - Photography
Vega
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2010 - 12.2011
Photoshop Adobe Certified Professional - Photoshop
Adobe Certified Professional
Johannesburg, South Africa03.2023
Skills
Photography composition and manipulation
High-end retouching master
RAW file processing
Color correction expertise
Photography background
Studio lighting master
Timeline
Photo Retoucher
Sauce Advertising
05.2022 - Current
Photo Retoucher
Amrod
12.2018 - 03.2022
Owner/Photographer/Photo Retoucher
Goodlight Studio
04.2012 - 09.2018
Diploma - Photography
Vega
01.2010 - 12.2011
Photoshop Adobe Certified Professional - Photoshop
Adobe Certified Professional
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