We believe in pulling together a force of highly talented, specialized in their field individuals. Besides our international freelance staff, the core base of RetouchRepublic is in Pretoria, South Africa
Sean / Studio Manager
Background: Photographer (former ProfotoSA Ambassador), Lighting Designer, Educator, Business Advisor
Strength: Voice of reason in a group of creatives, Sean keeps the artistic wonderings on the tight scheduling track. Great at making coffee.
Trivia: that guy with the bow
Luba / Artistic Director + Retoucher
Strength: Extensive traditional print background, large format retouching. African Beauty retouching work is published worldwide. Natural approach to skintone & texture. Widely published photographer. Brutally honest.
Trivia: credited as a senior retoucher for Maxim Magazine / ZA. Frequent speaker at the Photo & Film Expo South Africa
JeAnette / Retoucher
Background: multidisciplinary Artist & Art Educator
Strength: formal training in shape & form, colour & stroke comes in very handy in digital retouching.
Trivia: collector of dogs, children & fine art
ELENA / FINANCIAL MANAGER
Background: Food photographer, Master Chef in the making - this creative person is our grounding stone.
Damarissa / Angel in Disguise
Strength: keeping the studio space in working condition