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Retoucher

Pedro P Polakoff III

Posts: 280

Fairfax, Virginia, US

Greetiings my services are available to ALL under the provisions of USC Title 17. This means that if an image bears a copyright mark or signature, or the retouch would produce a derivitive work of art that I will require written authorization from the copyright holder prior to the commencement of any work.

All works is performed on high-end workstations with calibrated monitors using state-of-the-art software. Completed images are returned in Hi-Res (300dpi) layered TIF or PSD for use in Photoshop 7, CS, CS2, or CS3 or pspimage for use in Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI, X2.  All modifications are NON-Destructive and may be customized at your discretion after delivery. Your original images and my changes are protected on secure image servers with regular tape backup so if you happen to loose an image that I've worked on, even 10 years from now, I'll be able to retrieve your original and my revisions and deliver them to you.

My rate is $40/Hr, billed in 15 minute increments to a maximum of $120 per image or $300 per day whichever is less.  This means your cost could be as low as $10 per image.  Your satisfaction is guaranteed and no payment is required until after you have approved the proofs of your retouch.

For any questions, or a quote on volume discounts, please feel free to contact me at: (two-one-five) 301-9008 or ppp3@ ppp3photo.com

RETOUCHING SAMPLES
https://www.ppp3photo.com/images/public/retouch_13.jpg
https://www.ppp3photo.com/images/public/retouch_12.jpg
https://www.ppp3photo.com/images/public/retouch_1.jpg
https://www.ppp3photo.com/images/public/retouch_5.jpg
https://www.ppp3photo.com/images/public/retouch_6.jpg
https://www.ppp3photo.com/images/public/retouch_7.jpg
https://www.ppp3photo.com/images/public/retouch_8.jpg
https://www.ppp3photo.com/images/public/retouch_9.jpg
https://www.ppp3photo.com/images/public/retouch_10.jpg

TRANSFORMATION SAMPLES
https://www.ppp3photo.com/images/public/retouch_14.jpg
https://www.ppp3photo.com/images/public/retouch_11.jpg
https://www.ppp3photo.com/images/public/retouch_2.jpg


All images are copyright to, and all rights are reserved by,  the respective photographers.  Permission has been granted by the copyright holders to display these samples for the purpose of promoting my retouching services.

Sep 29 07 01:52 am Link

Photographer

STUDIOMONA PHOTOGRAPHY

Posts: 33697

Avon, Minnesota, US

Beautiful work. Just wanted to say that. I came across your post while researching retouching topics here smile

Oct 07 07 09:10 pm Link

Photographer

Chipshotz

Posts: 880

Tampa, Florida, US

Bump for Pedro...
The guy knows his stuff...

Oct 08 07 09:32 pm Link

Retoucher

Pedro P Polakoff III

Posts: 280

Fairfax, Virginia, US

I know I'm not the cheapest, nor do I give my work away for free except on the serious retouching thread, but my rates are very fair & reasonable for the quality and attention to detail. 

When I retouch an image the intent is for that image not to just look good in digital form here on MM or anywhere else on the web, it is to be able to produce a high quality print in excess of 11x14" in size, and for that print to pass a magification examination at 400% enlargement.

I do NOT use filters and quick fixes.  All of my retouching work is by hand.  I do not blur skin, I fix & repair at pore level and if required will replace damaged skin with suitable good skin that is an exact match for texture, pore structure, and hair.

Here is an example of the detailed work you can expect when using my services. Please take a close look at the detail which is a 600% enlargement from the full image.
https://www.ppp3photo.com/images/public/Chex_IMG_6035-Edit-D.jpg
https://www.ppp3photo.com/images/public/Chex_IMG_6035-Edit-D2.jpg

The above images are copyright to Chex MM #12529 an amazingly talented professional photographer & friend.

The model is the beautiful Jessi Duran MM # 509451 who has the most amazing iris's I've had the pleasure of retouching.

Oct 14 07 02:10 pm Link

Retoucher

Pedro P Polakoff III

Posts: 280

Fairfax, Virginia, US

ping

Oct 16 07 05:35 pm Link

Retoucher

Pedro P Polakoff III

Posts: 280

Fairfax, Virginia, US

I will also perform Creative Image Transformations at my standard rates which are far below the average for work of this quality.  I also have a sliding scale discount based on volume as a 'Thank You' to my regular clients.

Before
https://www.jerseydevil.net/images/public/IMG_2846.jpg


After
https://www.jerseydevil.net/images/public/IMG_2846-Edit.jpg


(c) Copyright 2007 by Leslie Andrews. All Rights Reserved.
Permission granted for use in advertizing/promoting my services.

Oct 21 07 03:14 pm Link

Photographer

Diable

Posts: 1857

Fairfax, Virginia, US

nudge nudge, nod nod, wink wink

say no more

Oct 26 07 12:22 pm Link

Retoucher

Pedro P Polakoff III

Posts: 280

Fairfax, Virginia, US

tap

Nov 09 07 10:33 am Link

Photographer

Diable

Posts: 1857

Fairfax, Virginia, US

nudge

Nov 13 07 02:12 pm Link

Retoucher

Brandis Kreative Images

Posts: 530

Lexington, Kentucky, US

Sorry for the threadjack but I just noticed the girls arms in the one photo above, how cool is that! All your work is great smile.

Nov 13 07 02:18 pm Link

Photographer

Diable

Posts: 1857

Fairfax, Virginia, US

Brandis Kreative Images wrote:
Sorry for the threadjack but I just noticed the girls arms in the one photo above, how cool is that! All your work is great smile.

Danka..  Yes it is one of those images that throws the eye & mind off.

Very subtle and not really perceived (conciously) at first glance.  The sub-councious mind picks it up right away, and what I've found is that perhaps after looking at the image 2-3 times the viewer will finally recognize what the mind-eye saw the first time around.

Nov 17 07 12:08 pm Link

Photographer

Diable

Posts: 1857

Fairfax, Virginia, US

ping

Nov 26 07 10:01 pm Link

Retoucher

Pedro P Polakoff III

Posts: 280

Fairfax, Virginia, US

pong

BTW, in case anyone didn't see it.. I had three photographs featured on the Today Show on NBC on the 6th of December,  You can see still catch it on webcast.

Dec 09 07 01:52 am Link

Retoucher

Pedro P Polakoff III

Posts: 280

Fairfax, Virginia, US

tap

Jan 17 08 01:40 am Link

Retoucher

Pedro P Polakoff III

Posts: 280

Fairfax, Virginia, US

bumpity bump

Jan 20 08 06:30 pm Link

Model

turkeysandcherries

Posts: 183

Tampa, Florida, US

i think your rates are too high.

Jan 20 08 07:04 pm Link

Photographer

Griffin Studios

Posts: 56

Grandview Heights, Ohio, US

Orsolya wrote:
i think your rates are too high.

Then don't pay them... go find a $10 flat rate retoucher and get $10 work... sorry... i know nobody knows who I even am, but I get sick of people not wanting to pay for quality work.

Good job. Adding you to my favorites!

Jan 20 08 10:11 pm Link

Photographer

Diable

Posts: 1857

Fairfax, Virginia, US

Orsolya wrote:
i think your rates are too high.

Jan 31 08 07:50 pm Link

Photographer

Diable

Posts: 1857

Fairfax, Virginia, US

Griffin Studios wrote:

Then don't pay them... go find a $10 flat rate retoucher and get $10 work... sorry... i know nobody knows who I even am, but I get sick of people not wanting to pay for quality work.

Good job. Adding you to my favorites!

Danka!

Jan 31 08 07:50 pm Link

Retoucher

Pedro P Polakoff III

Posts: 280

Fairfax, Virginia, US

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Apr 22 08 11:35 pm Link

Artist/Painter

bijan studio

Posts: 1854

TARZANA, California, US

Great job.

And no, I don't think your rates are high at all.

Apr 23 08 12:24 am Link