Photo Editing & Retouching
Edit and retouch photos for photographers, e-commerce businesses, and content creators.
Overview
Photo editing is essential for photographers, e-commerce businesses, and content creators who need polished images. Outsourcing editing frees photographers to focus on shooting while maintaining consistent quality.
How to Get Started
- 1Master Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
- 2Build a before/after portfolio
- 3Offer services to local photographers at competitive rates
- 4Create profiles on Upwork and specialized editing platforms
- 5Develop preset packs you can sell as digital products
Pros
- Consistent demand
- Build long-term client relationships
- Creative work
- Can batch process for efficiency
Cons
- Software costs
- Screen fatigue
- Need to match different photography styles
Recommended Tools & Platforms
Pro Tip
Wedding photographers are ideal recurring clients. Many photographers shoot 30-50 weddings per year and need help editing 500+ photos per wedding.
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