Hey there stranger! I’m Michaela, a Visual Content Creator and Retoucher who loves finding the perfect playlist to match my day—and a patch of sun to fall asleep in. I’m a detail-obsessed creative with 9+ years of experience producing and retouching campaign imagery for retail and e-commerce brands across print, digital, and social. I specialize in product, pack-shot, and commercial imagery, delivering cohesive image sets with consistent color grading and strong brand alignment. I also enjoy client communication and making sure timelines run smoothly, while supporting Meta social media management through scheduling and monthly boosting.

Michaela Jentsch

Hey there stranger! I’m Michaela, a Visual Content Creator and Retoucher who loves finding the perfect playlist to match my day—and a patch of sun to fall asleep in. I’m a detail-obsessed creative with 9+ years of experience producing and retouching campaign imagery for retail and e-commerce brands across print, digital, and social. I specialize in product, pack-shot, and commercial imagery, delivering cohesive image sets with consistent color grading and strong brand alignment. I also enjoy client communication and making sure timelines run smoothly, while supporting Meta social media management through scheduling and monthly boosting.

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Hey there stranger! I’m Michaela, a Visual Content Creator and Retoucher who loves finding the perfect playlist to match my day—and a patch of sun to fall asleep in. I’m a detail-obsessed creative with 9+ years of experience producing and retouching campaign imagery for retail and e-commerce brands across print, digital, and social.

I specialize in product, pack-shot, and commercial imagery, delivering cohesive image sets with consistent color grading and strong brand alignment. I also enjoy client communication and making sure timelines run smoothly, while supporting Meta social media management through scheduling and monthly boosting.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Afrikaans
Intermediate

Work Experience

Self-employed / Freelance Content Creator & Retoucher
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Produced and delivered high-volume edited imagery (2,000+ images annually) for clients in food, cosmetics, construction, and finance. Retouched and color-corrected product images for print, digital, and social media campaigns, ensuring brand standards and deadlines were met without compromising quality. Directed and supported 500+ professional shoots as client liaison on location, handling on-the-ground coordination and production support. Managed end-to-end post-production workflows, created cohesive image sets with consistent color grading, and coordinated monthly content calendars. Supported Meta social media management by scheduling content and assisting with monthly boosting.
Content Creator & Photographer at PROSTUDIO
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Created photography and visual content while supporting multimedia production workflows. Managed interior and architecture shoot work including shoot coordination and delivery of image outputs for client needs.

Education

BA in Visual Communication (Multi-Media Production & Management) at Stellenbosch Academy of Design & Photography
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

Udemy Professional Retouching: Skin retouching and colour grading
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026
Udemy Interior & Architecture Photography: Interior and Architecture shoot management
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026
Udemy Flash Photography: On location and studio training using on camera flash
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment