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I’m Olubodun Oluwatobi, a creative Adobe Photoshop retoucher and photography professional with 5+ years of hands-on experience in portrait retouching, color grading, and natural skin image enhancement. I love turning photos into clear visual stories—whether it’s documentary work, weddings, birthdays, real estate, or lifestyle portraits—by combining strong editing fundamentals with client-focused communication. I also help others grow: I mentor junior retouchers and guide learners through practical Photoshop skills, including workflows powered by AI tools like Photoshop Generative Fill and Firefly to improve speed and creativity. As the founder and lead photographer behind THEGENIUSGRAPHER, I oversee creative direction from consultation to shooting and final image delivery—always aiming for clean results, authentic tones, and consistently polished outcomes.…I’m Olubodun Oluwatobi, a creative Adobe Photoshop retoucher and photography professional with 5+ years of hands-on experience in portrait retouching, color grading, and natural skin image enhancement. I love turning photos into clear visual stories—whether it’s documentary work, weddings, birthdays, real estate, or lifestyle portraits—by combining strong editing fundamentals with client-focused communication. I also help others grow: I mentor junior retouchers and guide learners through practical Photoshop skills, including workflows powered by AI tools like Photoshop Generative Fill and Firefly to improve speed and creativity. As the founder and lead photographer behind THEGENIUSGRAPHER, I oversee creative direction from consultation to shooting and final image delivery—always aiming for clean results, authentic tones, and consistently polished outcomes.

Olubodun Oluwatobi

Data Annotator, AI Evaluator, Photographer, +5

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I’m Olubodun Oluwatobi, a creative Adobe Photoshop retoucher and photography professional with 5+ years of hands-on experience in portrait retouching, color grading, and natural skin image enhancement. I love turning photos into clear visual stories—whether it’s documentary work, weddings, birthdays, real estate, or lifestyle portraits—by combining strong editing fundamentals with client-focused communication. I also help others grow: I mentor junior retouchers and guide learners through practical Photoshop skills, including workflows powered by AI tools like Photoshop Generative Fill and Firefly to improve speed and creativity. As the founder and lead photographer behind THEGENIUSGRAPHER, I oversee creative direction from consultation to shooting and final image delivery—always aiming for clean results, authentic tones, and consistently polished outcomes.…I’m Olubodun Oluwatobi, a creative Adobe Photoshop retoucher and photography professional with 5+ years of hands-on experience in portrait retouching, color grading, and natural skin image enhancement. I love turning photos into clear visual stories—whether it’s documentary work, weddings, birthdays, real estate, or lifestyle portraits—by combining strong editing fundamentals with client-focused communication. I also help others grow: I mentor junior retouchers and guide learners through practical Photoshop skills, including workflows powered by AI tools like Photoshop Generative Fill and Firefly to improve speed and creativity. As the founder and lead photographer behind THEGENIUSGRAPHER, I oversee creative direction from consultation to shooting and final image delivery—always aiming for clean results, authentic tones, and consistently polished outcomes.

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I’m Olubodun Oluwatobi, a creative Adobe Photoshop retoucher and photography professional with 5+ years of hands-on experience in portrait retouching, color grading, and natural skin image enhancement. I love turning photos into clear visual stories—whether it’s documentary work, weddings, birthdays, real estate, or lifestyle portraits—by combining strong editing fundamentals with client-focused communication.

I also help others grow: I mentor junior retouchers and guide learners through practical Photoshop skills, including workflows powered by AI tools like Photoshop Generative Fill and Firefly to improve speed and creativity. As the founder and lead photographer behind THEGENIUSGRAPHER, I oversee creative direction from consultation to shooting and final image delivery—always aiming for clean results, authentic tones, and consistently polished outcomes.

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Work Experience

AI Training Data Specialist at Micro1

July 1, 2026 - Present

Analyzed, evaluated, and annotated a professional photo-editing workflow dataset to support AI system training and validation. Documented editing decisions using structured JSON and visual/screen-capture (OBS) evidence. Broke down a multi-step creative workflow into discrete, reviewable data points suited to the visual/technical domain, ensuring clarity and alignment with project requirements.

Real Estate Retoucher / Contractor at CoreMediaOperations

January 1, 2026 - April 1, 2026

Edited and retouched real estate images for property listings, marketing materials, and client presentations. Improved image quality by correcting lighting and color, cleaning backgrounds, and enhancing interior/exterior details. Performed manipulation tasks such as object removal, perspective correction, sky replacement, exposure balancing, and final polishing. Worked remotely with teams following project instructions and feedback to ensure accurate delivery.

AI Response Evaluator at Appen

January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Reviewed 100 AI-generated responses against verified source material, scoring each for accuracy, completeness, clarity, source reliability, and compliance with task instructions. Flagged bias, hallucinations, and missing information, and produced structured scoring sheets and written quality reports with recommendations.

Media Lead at Kubwa Trybe (Supernatural Life Church Abuja)

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026

Directed a quarterly media strategy for a community organization and led a recurring dignified-portrait content initiative. Managed recurring content delivery aligned with the organization’s tone and objectives.

Lead Retoucher at Beauty in Color

December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025

Led post-production for a photography company celebrating diversity, cultural identity, and natural beauty. Delivered high-end retouching and color grading for portraits, fashion, and commercial work while keeping skin tones and textures authentic. Collaborated with photographers, creative directors, and clients to match artistic direction. Mentored junior retouchers on Photoshop workflows, retouching standards, and natural skin techniques, and managed large-scale editing workflows under tight deadlines.

Lead Retoucher at Beauty In Color (LA-based luxury brand)

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Produced high-precision, detail-critical image edits consistent with a defined luxury visual aesthetic. Earned a promotion to Lead Retoucher within four months based on consistency and quality. Trained and onboarded new retouchers while setting and enforcing brand-consistent quality standards across a distributed remote team serving international clients.

Founder & Principal Photographer at THEGENIUSGRAPHER

January 1, 2023 - Present

Built and runs a registered photography brand with responsibility for client communication, contracts, scheduling, and end-to-end delivery. Contracted by Nigeria’s Office of the Vice President (Project Management Office) to document a three-day national workshop. Delivered photography for national government media tours and multiple high-profile institutional engagements, including projects under formal non-disclosure agreements.

Founder & Lead Photographer at THEGENIUSGRAPHER Creations

February 1, 2022 - Present

Established a personal photography brand covering documentary, wedding, portrait, birthday, and lifestyle photography. Managed end-to-end client work: consultation, creative direction, shooting, editing, and delivery. Retouched and color graded images using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Applied AI-powered tools (Photoshop Generative Fill/Expand, Neural Filters, Adobe Firefly, and Canva AI) to enhance creative workflows and improve editing output. Provided one-on-one tutoring and beginner-to-intermediate Photoshop guidance through demonstrations, feedback, and practical tutorials.

Photographer & Team Member at Self-organized Photography Team

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Collaborated with a team on events including weddings, birthdays, and lifestyle sessions. Assisted with client engagement, shoot planning, photography, and post-production. Contributed to freelance income generation through professionalism and creative execution.

Photography Intern at Mr Wayles Imagery

January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020

Assisted with studio and on-location shoots, including equipment setup and lighting support. Edited and retouched photos using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Gained hands-on experience with a professional photography workflow and client interaction.