Hi, I'm a professional photographer and image restoration specialist based in Portsmouth, UK. With 24 years of experience in image capture, enhancement, and restoration, with 10 years prior to that in a pro-lab darkroom, plus 2 years evaluating AI-generated images for quality and consistency, I bring a unique blend of hands-on editing skill and technical judgment. My work spans detailed cleanup, colour grading, object removal, perspective correction, and the preparation of print- and web-ready image sets, as well as AI model evaluation for accuracy and visual quality. I deliver high-quality, confidential results on time, and I'm happy to share knowledge through education platforms and professional associations.

Chris Such

Hi, I'm a professional photographer and image restoration specialist based in Portsmouth, UK. With 24 years of experience in image capture, enhancement, and restoration, with 10 years prior to that in a pro-lab darkroom, plus 2 years evaluating AI-generated images for quality and consistency, I bring a unique blend of hands-on editing skill and technical judgment. My work spans detailed cleanup, colour grading, object removal, perspective correction, and the preparation of print- and web-ready image sets, as well as AI model evaluation for accuracy and visual quality. I deliver high-quality, confidential results on time, and I'm happy to share knowledge through education platforms and professional associations.

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Hi, I’m a professional photographer and image restoration specialist based in Portsmouth, UK. With 24 years of experience in image capture, enhancement, and restoration, with 10 years prior to that in a pro-lab darkroom, plus 2 years evaluating AI-generated images for quality and consistency, I bring a unique blend of hands-on editing skill and technical judgment.

My work spans detailed cleanup, colour grading, object removal, perspective correction, and the preparation of print- and web-ready image sets, as well as AI model evaluation for accuracy and visual quality. I deliver high-quality, confidential results on time, and I’m happy to share knowledge through education platforms and professional associations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

AI Model Evaluator & Image Quality Specialist at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Full-time work evaluating AI-generated and real-world images for visual quality, accuracy, and consistency as part of AI model training and evaluation workflows. Assess image quality, artifacts, realism, and visual coherence; apply strict evaluation criteria and quality standards; identify visual defects and image integrity issues; work with structured image datasets and batch workflows.
Professional Photographer & Image Specialist at SUCH photography
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2024
Delivered high-quality commissioned photography and image processing, maintaining full responsibility for post-processing, image enhancement, and client delivery. Advanced cleanup, object removal, perspective correction, and preparation of print- and web-ready image sets; managed large imagery libraries and structured file workflows.
Board Director at Master Photographers Association (MPA)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Contributed to organizational decisions, standards development, and member education initiatives; led the Wedding Hub education platform, delivering training, interviews, and technical guidance; organized in-depth video interviews and live Q&A sessions with industry experts; supported content development and knowledge sharing across membership.

Education

Licentiate at Master Photographers Association (MPA)
January 1, 2023 - February 21, 2026

Qualifications

Diploma of Higher Education (Dip HE) - Business & Finance
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990
Master Photographers Association (MPA) Licentiate
January 1, 2023 - February 21, 2026
Diploma of Higher Education (Dip HE) - Business & Finance
January 1, 1990 - February 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education