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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 Africa
03.2023

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
Victor SguasseroRetoucher / Photographer