Hi, I’m OKAFOR UCHECHUKWU RICHARD, a detail-oriented and creative Professional Photo Editor with extensive experience in high-end retouching, photo restoration, and advanced color grading. I’ve delivered polished visual content for freelance clients and digital platforms under the RichardEdits brand, transforming raw captures into professional assets while preserving natural textures and historical accuracy in restorations. I excel at turning faded memories into clear, vibrant images, developing efficient Photoshop workflows and presets to speed up delivery. I’m passionate about collaborating with photographers and brands to maintain a cohesive look across large catalogs, and I enjoy using AI-assisted tools to streamline noise reduction, upscaling, and creative enhancements without sacrificing quality.…

OKAFOR UCHECHUKWU RICHARD

Hi, I’m OKAFOR UCHECHUKWU RICHARD, a detail-oriented and creative Professional Photo Editor with extensive experience in high-end retouching, photo restoration, and advanced color grading. I’ve delivered polished visual content for freelance clients and digital platforms under the RichardEdits brand, transforming raw captures into professional assets while preserving natural textures and historical accuracy in restorations. I excel at turning faded memories into clear, vibrant images, developing efficient Photoshop workflows and presets to speed up delivery. I’m passionate about collaborating with photographers and brands to maintain a cohesive look across large catalogs, and I enjoy using AI-assisted tools to streamline noise reduction, upscaling, and creative enhancements without sacrificing quality.…

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Hi, I’m OKAFOR UCHECHUKWU RICHARD, a detail-oriented and creative Professional Photo Editor with extensive experience in high-end retouching, photo restoration, and advanced color grading. I’ve delivered polished visual content for freelance clients and digital platforms under the RichardEdits brand, transforming raw captures into professional assets while preserving natural textures and historical accuracy in restorations.

I excel at turning faded memories into clear, vibrant images, developing efficient Photoshop workflows and presets to speed up delivery. I’m passionate about collaborating with photographers and brands to maintain a cohesive look across large catalogs, and I enjoy using AI-assisted tools to streamline noise reduction, upscaling, and creative enhancements without sacrificing quality.

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Work Experience

Lead Editor at RichardEdits (Freelance)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managing a full-cycle freelance editing business, providing specialized services to international clients on platforms like Upwork and Fiverr. Restored numerous historical family photographs, bringing faded memories back to life with modern clarity and color. Developed high-impact social media graphics and marketing assets using Canva and Picsart for diverse brand identities. Collaborated with photographers to provide consistent color correction for large catalogs, ensuring a cohesive visual narrative. Reduced project turnaround time by 30% through the development of custom presets and automated Photoshop workflows.

Education

Higher National Diploma (HND) at Federal Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
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