About Me | John Deaville Photographic Retoucher | London UK

As an experienced photographic retoucher based in London, UK, I specialize in transforming images to meet the exacting standards of photographers, brands, and agencies. Furthermore, my goal is to ensure that each image aligns perfectly with the client’s creative vision.

I have worked with a diverse range of clients and briefs across various industries. As a result, I have worked in a wide range of retouching niches over the last 20 years. This includes Fashion and Beauty, Packshots and Products, People and PR and Sports. You can see more about my approach to a phographic retouching project by clicking the link.

Primarily, I focus on still photography, utilizing Capture One and Adobe Photoshop to manipulate and enhance images according to client briefs.

Retouching of FA Cup by photographic retoucher John Deaville Packshot Retouching by London based retoucher John Deaville

Career History

My retouching career began in a South London photographic studio specializing in fashion editorials, portrait shoots, and advertising. During this time, I honed my skills in scanning, retouching, digital printing, and other digital design areas, such as leaflet and web design.

Over the years, I have expanded my expertise across multiple retouching niches, adapting to the evolving needs of my clients. Throughout the past 15 years, I have collaborated with several long-term clients, including:

An accomplished photographer specializing in sports, PR, and advertising.
Two agencies covering sports and sporting events such as The FA Men’s and Lionesses, WFA, England Rugby, ATP, Welsh Football, and the England Cricket Team.
A studio focused on product photography and packshots.
A major UK sporting brand.

In addition to these long-term collaborations, I have taken on various retouching projects for other agencies and brands. My experience spans fashion, beauty, product photography, creative compositing, and PR imagery. I pride myself on delivering high-quality, precision retouching that meets and exceeds client expectations.

My Skills

Besides my work as a photographic retoucher, I have supported photographers and studios with various digital tasks, including website creation, digital presentations, and leaflet design. My proficiency extends across the Adobe Creative Suite and other applications, enabling me to handle diverse projects as needed.

Expert:

Adobe Photoshop (Photography)

Accomplished:

Capture One (Photography)

Intermediate – Accomplished:

Illustrator (Illustration)
After Effects (Animation)
InDesign (Desktop Publishing)
DaVinci Resolve (Video Grading / Editing)
Coding and WordPress (Web Development)

Intermediate:

Cinema 4D (3D Modelling)

With a commitment to excellence and a keen eye for detail, I am dedicated to providing exceptional retouching services for your visual projects.

If you would like more information, please contact me. Otherwise take a look at my retouching portfolio or retouching services page.

All images copyrighted John Deaville / Photofixer.