Advanced Creative Photo Editing & Manipulation
Creative Editing
From $25.00 per imageComposites and photo manipulation that build a new scene around the subject: multi-image blending, background creation, matched light and shadow, colour grading and visual effects.
What’s Included
- Multi-image blendingSeparate captures combined into one photo under a single, consistent light.
- Background creationFrom Advanced Composite upward, environments are constructed to fit the idea rather than dropped in behind the subject.
- Light and shadow matchingContact shadows, cast shadows and reflections drawn to follow the light of the new scene.
- Visual effectsVFX and fantasy or campaign-style concept execution, with full artistic enhancement of the final frame.
Packages
Compare all pricesCreative Essential
$25.00 per image
Background change, colour grading, lighting polish and light retouching — the fastest creative tier, delivered in 20 hours.
- 20-hour delivery — the fastest tier in the creative range.
What Creative Essential includes
- Background change
- Basic colour grading
- Lighting enhancement
- Light skin retouching
- Simple creative effects
Advanced Composite
$35.00 per image
Multi-image blending of up to three images, background creation, realistic shadow matching and high-end skin work.
- 24-hour delivery
What Advanced Composite includes
- Advanced photo compositing
- Multi-image blending — up to three images into one
- Background creation
- Realistic lighting and shadow matching
- Custom colour grading
Selected work
View all workNeon City Motorcycle Scene
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Ice Throne Editorial Composite
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Cherry Blossom Gown Portrait
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Archer Pose, Fire and Zodiac Composite
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Sculptural Triptych Portrait Set
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Jungle Swing, Two-Subject Composite
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The workflow
Send the captures and the concept
All source images, plus references, a mood board or a written brief, and the package that fits the idea.
Build the scene
The background is created or changed first, so the direction of the light is settled before the subject goes in.
Blend, relight and shadow
The subject and any other elements are blended in and relit to the scene, with contact shadows, cast shadows and reflections added.
Grade and finish
Retouching, one colour grade across the frame and effects where the package includes them, then high-resolution delivery.
Frequently asked
Which package do I need?
Creative Essential for a background change with a grade and light retouching. Advanced Composite when up to three images need blending into one with a built background. Premium Visual Story for fantasy, campaign or editorial concepts with VFX and full manipulation.
What is the delivery time?
Creative Essential has a 20-hour delivery time. Advanced Composite and Premium Visual Story each have 24 hours.
What do you need from me?
Every source image at the highest resolution you have, and a reference, mood board or written description of the concept. Specific direction on light, mood and setting gives the build a clear target.
Should I choose this or Basic Creative Photo Editing?
Basic Creative Photo Editing, at $16 per image, swaps the background using up to two images. Choose this service when the background has to be created, when three or more images are involved, or when the concept needs visual effects.
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Next step
Ready to start this service?
Order it directly in the client portal, or send us the details of your shoot and we will scope it with you first.