I am a passionate and detail-oriented beauty and fashion retoucher with extensive experience and a strong professional background in the field. My journey began in communication design and has led me to work on numerous projects across various platforms. I thrive in environments that challenge my creativity and allow me to produce stunning visual outcomes. In my work, I focus on enhancing beauty through expert retouching techniques while maintaining the integrity of the original images. I enjoy collaborating with artists and brands to bring their visions to life. I believe in the power of visuals and strive to create compelling images that resonate with viewers.

Lara Gonçalves

I am a passionate and detail-oriented beauty and fashion retoucher with extensive experience and a strong professional background in the field. My journey began in communication design and has led me to work on numerous projects across various platforms. I thrive in environments that challenge my creativity and allow me to produce stunning visual outcomes. In my work, I focus on enhancing beauty through expert retouching techniques while maintaining the integrity of the original images. I enjoy collaborating with artists and brands to bring their visions to life. I believe in the power of visuals and strive to create compelling images that resonate with viewers.

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I am a passionate and detail-oriented beauty and fashion retoucher with extensive experience and a strong professional background in the field. My journey began in communication design and has led me to work on numerous projects across various platforms. I thrive in environments that challenge my creativity and allow me to produce stunning visual outcomes.

In my work, I focus on enhancing beauty through expert retouching techniques while maintaining the integrity of the original images. I enjoy collaborating with artists and brands to bring their visions to life. I believe in the power of visuals and strive to create compelling images that resonate with viewers.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Japanese
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Photographer / Retoucher at BRANDFIRE
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
I took photos for social media content and for magazines, such as Lux Women.
Retoucher at LOST AND FOUND STUDIO (ROME)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Retouched numerous nude photography.
Freelance Retoucher at ANDREA VALOMO
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Beauty camping.
Freelance Retoucher at LOOKLET
January 1, 2023 - Present
Retouching models for e-commerce.
Retoucher at Brandfire
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Worked at Brandfire in Lisbon, Portugal, providing retouching services for fashion shoots and magazine content, focusing on enhancing the visual appeal of beauty images.
Retoucher at Lostandfound studio
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Retouched numerous images for advertising campaigns and personal portfolios while collaborating with photographers and art directors.
Retoucher at Andrea Valomo (Freelance)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Engaged in beauty camping projects, retouching images for various clients and helping to create visually appealing content.
Retoucher at Looklet AB
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026
Worked remotely with high-volume e-commerce fashion imagery. Responsible for retouching both traditional and AI-generated model photos, focusing on advanced photomontage and image compositing.

Education

Communication Design at Algarve University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Professional Fotography at ETIC Algarve
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Preset Design at Domestika
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor's Degree in Communication Design at Algarve University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Certification in Professional Photography at ETIC Algarve
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Preset Design at Domestika
January 1, 2022 - June 10, 2026
Retouching Course at Retouch Like Me by Tatiana Schelokova
January 1, 2026 - June 10, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services