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I'm Henry Okparaeke, a professional photo retoucher based in Lagos, Nigeria, specializing in high-fashion, portraiture, and beauty photography. I elevate visuals with meticulous retouching and maintain a consistent aesthetic across diverse portfolios, helping clients grow their brand and reach luxury industry standards. I've collaborated with Grand View Studios, Zikel Cosmetics, Dearbody Perfume, and other clients to deliver end-to-end post-processing, optimize imagery for web, and align campaigns with premium positioning. My toolkit includes Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, and a keen eye for color correction, skin retouching, and workflow optimization. I'm fluent in English and Igbo.…I'm Henry Okparaeke, a professional photo retoucher based in Lagos, Nigeria, specializing in high-fashion, portraiture, and beauty photography. I elevate visuals with meticulous retouching and maintain a consistent aesthetic across diverse portfolios, helping clients grow their brand and reach luxury industry standards. I've collaborated with Grand View Studios, Zikel Cosmetics, Dearbody Perfume, and other clients to deliver end-to-end post-processing, optimize imagery for web, and align campaigns with premium positioning. My toolkit includes Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, and a keen eye for color correction, skin retouching, and workflow optimization. I'm fluent in English and Igbo.

Henry Okparaeke

Photographer, Post-Production, Art Director

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I'm Henry Okparaeke, a professional photo retoucher based in Lagos, Nigeria, specializing in high-fashion, portraiture, and beauty photography. I elevate visuals with meticulous retouching and maintain a consistent aesthetic across diverse portfolios, helping clients grow their brand and reach luxury industry standards. I've collaborated with Grand View Studios, Zikel Cosmetics, Dearbody Perfume, and other clients to deliver end-to-end post-processing, optimize imagery for web, and align campaigns with premium positioning. My toolkit includes Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, and a keen eye for color correction, skin retouching, and workflow optimization. I'm fluent in English and Igbo.…I'm Henry Okparaeke, a professional photo retoucher based in Lagos, Nigeria, specializing in high-fashion, portraiture, and beauty photography. I elevate visuals with meticulous retouching and maintain a consistent aesthetic across diverse portfolios, helping clients grow their brand and reach luxury industry standards. I've collaborated with Grand View Studios, Zikel Cosmetics, Dearbody Perfume, and other clients to deliver end-to-end post-processing, optimize imagery for web, and align campaigns with premium positioning. My toolkit includes Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, and a keen eye for color correction, skin retouching, and workflow optimization. I'm fluent in English and Igbo.

Available to hire

I’m Henry Okparaeke, a professional photo retoucher based in Lagos, Nigeria, specializing in high-fashion, portraiture, and beauty photography. I elevate visuals with meticulous retouching and maintain a consistent aesthetic across diverse portfolios, helping clients grow their brand and reach luxury industry standards.

I’ve collaborated with Grand View Studios, Zikel Cosmetics, Dearbody Perfume, and other clients to deliver end-to-end post-processing, optimize imagery for web, and align campaigns with premium positioning. My toolkit includes Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, and a keen eye for color correction, skin retouching, and workflow optimization. I’m fluent in English and Igbo.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Portrait

Photo

Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Portrait

Expert

Photo

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Igbo

Fluent

Work Experience

Photo Retoucher at Grand View Studios

October 1, 2019 - Present

Served as the primary retoucher for a premier studio specializing in high-fashion, portraiture, and beauty photography. Elevated the studio’s brand identity through meticulous retouching, resulting in a significant expansion of the client base. Maintained a consistent aesthetic across diverse portfolios, ensuring high-fidelity results that meet luxury industry standards.

Photo Retoucher at Zikel Cosmetics

August 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Managed end-to-end post-processing for e-commerce and social media platforms. Optimized product imagery for web use, which directly improved customer engagement and conversion rates due to enhanced visual clarity.

Photo Retoucher at Dearbody Perfume

August 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Overhauled the visual quality of product photography, leading to a rapid and measurable increase in online and retail sales. Collaborated with the marketing team to ensure all fragrance campaigns aligned with the brand’s premium positioning.

Photo Retoucher at Freelance / Global Clientele

December 1, 2024 - Present

Partnered with 20+ professional photographers to streamline their post-production pipelines, delivering high-quality assets under tight deadlines. Reduced photographer turnaround time by 40% while maintaining 'clean-skin' textures and sophisticated color palettes.