Do you want to outsource your editing?
If you want to outsource your editing there’s a few questions you might have. But before you continue, I’m very selective about which editing jobs I do take on as my time is very limited. I specialise in newborn, maternity, family and cake smashes. Please send me an email to check my availability first. You can contact me over here.
What is the cost of editing?
My prices are not set in stone as each editing job might require different types of editing. But in general I charge between $2 and $3 (USD) per image for newborns, maternity and cake smashes. This includes basic editing in LR or Camera RAW, skin smoothing, blemish removal, sharpening, skin tone fixing, background fixes and so on in Photoshop.
For basic editing done in Lightroom I charge $0.5 per image.
What is your turnaround time?
This all depends on the size of the job and how busy I am.
Do you have a minimum order requirement?
For basic editing, 10 photos are the minimum you can submit and for advanced retouching 1 photo.
What file types do you accept?
I prefer RAW files but if you only have jpegs, it's not a problem!
What is the best way to submit my files?
You can send the RAW or jpeg files via WeTransfer or Google drive. But if you don't need me to export as hi res jpegs or do more complex retouching, then you can send Smart previews (which are much smaller). Follow the link below on how to create Smart Previews.
How do I receive my files from you?
When you are happy with the edits I will send the final edits to you via WeTransfer or Google drive.
What is a XMP file?
Adobe’s Extensible Metadata Platform (XMP) is a file labeling technology that lets you embed metadata into files themselves during the content creation process. They hold all of the raw processing settings, as well as star ratings, colour labels, and so forth.
Once you receive the XMP files, you unzip the zipped file which contains them all (by double clicking) and copying them into your folder of related raw files.
What about my editing style? Do you match this?
Yes, I try my best to match your editing style! Together we will work on this until it is perfect. You can even send me your favourite Lightroom presets.
Who will be editing my photos?
I will personally edit your photos. In the busier times to keep up with all the work, I might get some help from an assistant. But don’t stress about it! I will personally review each and every photo before it’s sent back to you.
What if I’m not happy with the final edits?
I take pride in what I do and I absolutely want you to be happy with the work I’ve done. Unfortunately, there is no way that I will know if what you see on your monitor is the same as what I see. So the feedback you give me is super important and how much detail you give me. Is it too dark? Is it too bright? Too much contrast? Too warm or too cold? The worst that can happen: we go back and review what I can change and improve.
Remember, there’s no magic wand. Otherwise, you wouldn’t need my services in the first place!
What software do you use to edit?
Adobe Lightroom CC and Photoshop
How do I pay you?
When I'm finished with your edits and before I upload the final edits, I will send you an invoice. You can pay me via Paypal or if you have a South African bank account you can do the payment via EFT.