Beauty & Fashion Retoucher based in Tokyo with 5+ years of experience delivering commercial, editorial, and e-commerce imagery. Specialized in high-end skin retouching, advanced compositing, and AI-assisted workflows while preserving natural texture and brand consistency. I’ve worked across fashion and beauty campaigns, retouching thousands of images for international brands and meeting strict daily production targets. I’m Portuguese & English fluent with Japanese (N4) and I use Photoshop and related tools to ensure consistent, realistic results across print and digital platforms.

Lara Gonçalves

Beauty & Fashion Retoucher based in Tokyo with 5+ years of experience delivering commercial, editorial, and e-commerce imagery. Specialized in high-end skin retouching, advanced compositing, and AI-assisted workflows while preserving natural texture and brand consistency. I’ve worked across fashion and beauty campaigns, retouching thousands of images for international brands and meeting strict daily production targets. I’m Portuguese & English fluent with Japanese (N4) and I use Photoshop and related tools to ensure consistent, realistic results across print and digital platforms.

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Beauty & Fashion Retoucher based in Tokyo with 5+ years of experience delivering commercial, editorial, and e-commerce imagery. Specialized in high-end skin retouching, advanced compositing, and AI-assisted workflows while preserving natural texture and brand consistency.

I’ve worked across fashion and beauty campaigns, retouching thousands of images for international brands and meeting strict daily production targets. I’m Portuguese & English fluent with Japanese (N4) and I use Photoshop and related tools to ensure consistent, realistic results across print and digital platforms.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Japanese
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

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.
Freelance Retoucher at LOOKLET
January 1, 2023 - Present
Retouching models for e-commerce.
Freelance Preset Design at Domestika
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designed and published retouch presets for photographers.
Retoucher (Beauty Campaign Imagery) at Andrea Valomo (Freelance)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Retouched beauty campaign imagery using advanced frequency separation, dodge & burn, and color grading techniques while preserving natural skin texture.
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.
Freelance Retoucher at ANDREA VALOMO
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Beauty camping.
Photographer and Retoucher at Brandfire
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Worked as a photographer and retoucher, producing image assets suitable for commercial and brand needs, supporting consistent visual quality for campaigns and published materials.
Retoucher at Lost and Found Studio
January 1, 2018 - Present
Produced and retouched editorial and commercial imagery for Lux Woman magazine and social media campaigns, ensuring consistent visual quality across print and digital platforms. Retouched fine-art and editorial photography with a focus on natural skin retouching while preserving texture and realism.
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 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 LOST AND FOUND STUDIO (ROME)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Retouched numerous nude photography.
Photographer / Retoucher at BRANDFIRE
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
I took photos for social media content and for magazines, such as Lux Women.

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
at Algarve University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
at ETIC Algarve
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Communication Design (Focus: Visual Communication, Branding, Editorial Design & Digital Media) at Algarve University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Professional Photography at ETIC Algarve
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Preset Design (Domestika)
January 1, 2022 - August 19, 2026
Retouch Like Me by Tatiana Schelokova
January 1, 2026 - August 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods