Hi, I'm Mayya Kolesnikova, a freelance photo retoucher based in Istanbul. I specialize in fashion & beauty campaigns, e-commerce, and editorial imagery, delivering clean, natural retouching that preserves texture and depth. I collaborate with photographers and brands worldwide, focusing on color grading, masking, and post-production workflows that align with the creative vision and deliver on tight deadlines.

Mayya Kolesnikova

Hi, I'm Mayya Kolesnikova, a freelance photo retoucher based in Istanbul. I specialize in fashion & beauty campaigns, e-commerce, and editorial imagery, delivering clean, natural retouching that preserves texture and depth. I collaborate with photographers and brands worldwide, focusing on color grading, masking, and post-production workflows that align with the creative vision and deliver on tight deadlines.

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Hi, I’m Mayya Kolesnikova, a freelance photo retoucher based in Istanbul. I specialize in fashion & beauty campaigns, e-commerce, and editorial imagery, delivering clean, natural retouching that preserves texture and depth.

I collaborate with photographers and brands worldwide, focusing on color grading, masking, and post-production workflows that align with the creative vision and deliver on tight deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Photo Retoucher at Self-employed (Freelancer)
January 1, 2014 - November 25, 2025
Freelance retoucher working remotely with brands around the world. Focus on clean, precise retouching that stays true to the client's vision and brand aesthetics. Specialize in ecom and campaign imagery, ensuring natural, high-quality results.
Photo Retoucher at SWIM USA
April 1, 2021 - November 25, 2025
Handling the full post-production process — from e-commerce retouching to campaign imagery. Ecom retouching: clean and natural skin while preserving texture, precise color accuracy, consistency with previous shoots, background cleanup, and alignment with the brand's visual style. Campaign work: color replacement and corrections, background extensions/painting, object removal.
Photo Retoucher at Rat & Boa
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Freelance retoucher with campaign imagery. Delivered high-quality natural retouching, color correction aligned with the brand's visual direction.
Photo Retoucher at GnD Photo Studio
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Full-time retoucher handling the complete post-production process — from image selection and RAW conversion to final color grading, retouching, and print-ready delivery.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design at Tomsk State University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services
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