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Hi, I'm Roberta Rae Swanson, a detail-oriented Photo Editor with over 30 years of experience in professional photography and advanced editing. I am passionate about enhancing visual storytelling through precision editing while maintaining natural aesthetics. Over the years, I've developed strong skills in skin retouching, color correction, and creative compositing, using tools like Photoshop, Lightroom, Photo Raw, and others. I've had the opportunity to work across various locations, from Michigan to Hawaii and Costa Rica, handling portraits, events, commercial projects, and political campaigns. I enjoy collaborating with clients to deliver brand-consistent post-processing and managing full photography workflows from shooting to final delivery. I am a lifelong compassionate creative human! Besides photography and photo editing, I have been a creative painter, oil and acrylic, for more than 30 years, with an AA in Fine Arts. Professionally trained singer and voice artist. Passionate about animal advocacy and working towards a peaceful compassionate planet.…Hi, I'm Roberta Rae Swanson, a detail-oriented Photo Editor with over 30 years of experience in professional photography and advanced editing. I am passionate about enhancing visual storytelling through precision editing while maintaining natural aesthetics. Over the years, I've developed strong skills in skin retouching, color correction, and creative compositing, using tools like Photoshop, Lightroom, Photo Raw, and others. I've had the opportunity to work across various locations, from Michigan to Hawaii and Costa Rica, handling portraits, events, commercial projects, and political campaigns. I enjoy collaborating with clients to deliver brand-consistent post-processing and managing full photography workflows from shooting to final delivery. I am a lifelong compassionate creative human! Besides photography and photo editing, I have been a creative painter, oil and acrylic, for more than 30 years, with an AA in Fine Arts. Professionally trained singer and voice artist. Passionate about animal advocacy and working towards a peaceful compassionate planet.

Roberta Rae Swanson

Photographer, Image Editor, Photoshop Editor, +2

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Hi, I'm Roberta Rae Swanson, a detail-oriented Photo Editor with over 30 years of experience in professional photography and advanced editing. I am passionate about enhancing visual storytelling through precision editing while maintaining natural aesthetics. Over the years, I've developed strong skills in skin retouching, color correction, and creative compositing, using tools like Photoshop, Lightroom, Photo Raw, and others. I've had the opportunity to work across various locations, from Michigan to Hawaii and Costa Rica, handling portraits, events, commercial projects, and political campaigns. I enjoy collaborating with clients to deliver brand-consistent post-processing and managing full photography workflows from shooting to final delivery. I am a lifelong compassionate creative human! Besides photography and photo editing, I have been a creative painter, oil and acrylic, for more than 30 years, with an AA in Fine Arts. Professionally trained singer and voice artist. Passionate about animal advocacy and working towards a peaceful compassionate planet.…Hi, I'm Roberta Rae Swanson, a detail-oriented Photo Editor with over 30 years of experience in professional photography and advanced editing. I am passionate about enhancing visual storytelling through precision editing while maintaining natural aesthetics. Over the years, I've developed strong skills in skin retouching, color correction, and creative compositing, using tools like Photoshop, Lightroom, Photo Raw, and others. I've had the opportunity to work across various locations, from Michigan to Hawaii and Costa Rica, handling portraits, events, commercial projects, and political campaigns. I enjoy collaborating with clients to deliver brand-consistent post-processing and managing full photography workflows from shooting to final delivery. I am a lifelong compassionate creative human! Besides photography and photo editing, I have been a creative painter, oil and acrylic, for more than 30 years, with an AA in Fine Arts. Professionally trained singer and voice artist. Passionate about animal advocacy and working towards a peaceful compassionate planet.

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Hi, I’m Roberta Rae Swanson, a detail-oriented Photo Editor with over 30 years of experience in professional photography and advanced editing. I am passionate about enhancing visual storytelling through precision editing while maintaining natural aesthetics. Over the years, I’ve developed strong skills in skin retouching, color correction, and creative compositing, using tools like Photoshop, Lightroom, Photo Raw, and others.

I’ve had the opportunity to work across various locations, from Michigan to Hawaii and Costa Rica, handling portraits, events, commercial projects, and political campaigns. I enjoy collaborating with clients to deliver brand-consistent post-processing and managing full photography workflows from shooting to final delivery.

I am a lifelong compassionate creative human! Besides photography and photo editing, I have been a creative painter, oil and acrylic, for more than 30 years, with an AA in Fine Arts. Professionally trained singer and voice artist. Passionate about animal advocacy and working towards a peaceful compassionate planet.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer at Self-employed

December 31, 2023 - July 19, 2025

Shot and professionally retouched portraits, events, and commercial projects. Delivered high-volume edits including skin retouching and color grading. Created custom graphic design projects from edited photos. Collaborated with clients to ensure brand-consistent post-processing.

Photographer - Campaign Coordinator at Dennis Kucinich / Bernie Sanders Campaigns

December 31, 2016 - July 19, 2025

Shot and edited campaign photos under tight deadlines. Designed promotional materials such as flyers and social media graphics. Organized local team and fundraising events.

Studio Photographer - Photo Editor at Expressions Photo Studio

December 31, 2014 - July 19, 2025

Set up studio lighting and photographed clients in a busy photo studio. Created high-volume edits for custom themed photo packages. Managed full client workflow from shooting to final delivery.

Photographer at Photo Service Hawaii

December 31, 2014 - July 19, 2025

Worked with a photography team on various photo assignments for tourist activities.

Co-Founder at Creative Unity Youth Artist Foundation

December 31, 2003 - July 19, 2025

Formed a 501c3 nonprofit, conducted grant writing, local networking, donor relations, and coordinated team and fundraising events. Photographed, edited, and designed promotional materials for print and website.

Owner - Lead Photographer at Alley Cat Model & Talent Agency

December 31, 1998 - July 19, 2025

Secured contracts for models, consulted new talent, and networked with agencies. Shot and retouched model portfolios. Created composite zed cards to increase model bookings.

Photo Clerk at Key West Photo Lab

December 31, 1993 - July 19, 2025

Processed over 50 rolls of film daily with precise color correction. Advised clients on shooting techniques and camera issues.

Photographer - Management at Key West Photo Crew

December 31, 1994 - July 19, 2025

Managed photography team for busy tourism photo assignments. Photographed freelance assignments and edited and designed photo projects for customer packages.