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Gisela Calitz

Gisela Calitz

Photo Retoucher

Marketing / Advertising / Public Relations

Cape Town, City of Cape Town

Social

Services offered

ABOUT

Cape Town born Gisela Calitz is a retoucher renowned for her work both behind and in front of the camera. Having many years of work in the industry under her belt, she has extensive knowledge of her trade.

Working on celebrity portraits with the likes of Ian McKellen, Sienna Miller, Solange Knowles, Arnold Vosloo, Nelson Mandela and Kate Moss, Gisela continues to strive for excellence in all that she touches.

Her unique approach to understanding a client's vision, embodies a creation that is produced to that of an unparalleled standard. Her belief in growing a client’s brand is second to none, with a relationship built upon continual growth, she strives to create ever-strengthening symbiotic relationships. Always prepared to go the extra mile just to make that final touch count, her dedication is key to her clients standing out from their competition. Gisela's work has been featured in many well-known publications including Sports Illustrated, Elle, Marie Claire, and Glamour.

"I believe why you do what you do will always be what sets you apart, as an artist it is essential to find balance between the "normal" and abstract parts of our brains functioning in order to deliver fantastic results."

Portrait retoucher
Photo retoucher
High-end fashion retoucher
Advertising retoucher
E-commerce retoucher
Beauty retoucher
Approximate rate: ZARR 450 per hour

Experience

I am a high-end fashion, advertising, portrait, pack shot, e-commerce and beauty retoucher. Having 11 years of experience under my belt. I am proficient and precise in my approach with extensive knowledge of my trade.

My skills include resizing, restoration, retouching and enhancements, filters, effects, background removal, manipulation and compositing.

I will be able to provide any image file, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF or any other specified format needed. I am proficient in Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Capture One Pro and Lightroom using plug-ins such as Portraiture, Alien Skin and Nik Software where needed.

I am confident in my ability to solve any problem and challenge provided during the retouching process and would give advice on what I would need in order to get the best results possible. 

Education

Diploma in Graphic Design, AAA School of advertising, Cape Town, 2009-2012

Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design, Conversion Course, AAA School of adverting, Cape Town, 2017-2018

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