I’m a professional Photo Editor and Retoucher specializing in eCommerce, commercial, lifestyle, and product imagery. I help brands achieve the highest visual standards for online media and print through high-end retouching, precise color work, and seamless compositing that stay true to each brand’s aesthetic. Over the years I’ve collaborated with both small businesses and major corporations, managing post-production workflows, content categorization, and remote collaboration with creative directors, photographers, and marketing teams. I thrive in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines, maintain clear communication, and take pride in turning client needs into innovative visual solutions that elevate brand visuals.

Leslie Colon

I’m a professional Photo Editor and Retoucher specializing in eCommerce, commercial, lifestyle, and product imagery. I help brands achieve the highest visual standards for online media and print through high-end retouching, precise color work, and seamless compositing that stay true to each brand’s aesthetic. Over the years I’ve collaborated with both small businesses and major corporations, managing post-production workflows, content categorization, and remote collaboration with creative directors, photographers, and marketing teams. I thrive in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines, maintain clear communication, and take pride in turning client needs into innovative visual solutions that elevate brand visuals.

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I’m a professional Photo Editor and Retoucher specializing in eCommerce, commercial, lifestyle, and product imagery. I help brands achieve the highest visual standards for online media and print through high-end retouching, precise color work, and seamless compositing that stay true to each brand’s aesthetic.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with both small businesses and major corporations, managing post-production workflows, content categorization, and remote collaboration with creative directors, photographers, and marketing teams. I thrive in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines, maintain clear communication, and take pride in turning client needs into innovative visual solutions that elevate brand visuals.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Commercial Photographer / Photo Editor at Leslie Colon Photo
October 1, 2015 - Present
Specializes in commercial photography for fashion and product shoots; collaborates with creative directors; manages pre-production and shoot workflows; retouching and final asset delivery for online and print.
Contract Photographer at Lively Root
September 1, 2022 - Present
Produces eCommerce photography for incoming products; photographs lifestyle and holiday content; handles all retouching for online use; art directs and produces lifestyle content; tethered shoots; uses Adobe Premiere and Lightroom.
Contract Photographer at Recreational Habit
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024
Commercial photographer for golf attire and sportswear; prepares equipment; photographs lifestyle sets; handles retouching; art directs and produces lifestyle and holiday content; tethered shoots; edits for all media.
Contract Photographer at Red Bull
August 1, 2021 - Present
Contract photographer for Red Bull events in Southern California; covers special guests for media posts; shoots promo photos; delivers professionally edited photos within 24 hours; captures lifestyle imagery of Red Bull athletes.
Photo Editor / Retoucher at G/Fore / Peter Millar
March 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Proficient retoucher specializing in product photography; refines clothing textures and performs precise skin editing; meets daily quotas; uses Photoshop and Global Edit; performs color corrections, frequency separation, dodge & burn, and curves adjustments; enhances skin tones and lighting; corrects clothing items for website presentation.
Head Photo Editor / Photographer at JLUXLABEL
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Photo Editor and Retoucher handling a large volume of fine art photography; specializes in fashion photography with face retouching; color correction to match product specs; product photography for websites; collaborates with Campaign teams; meeting quotas and deadlines; contributes to social media content and campaigns.
Contract Photographer at Cool Girl Connections Talent Agency
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Contract photographer for lifestyle, commercial, and social media brands; provides creative vision for brands; commercial retouching; campaigns and brand social media photography; professional lighting and gear for campaigns.
Freelance Commercial Photographer / Photo Editor at Leslie Colon Photo
October 1, 2015 - Present
Specializing in commercial retouching and post-production for brand visuals; collaborated with creative directors to execute visual visions across fashion, product, and lifestyle imagery; managed post-production workflows and ensured brand consistency; experienced with remote collaboration and fast deadlines.
Photo Editor / Retoucher at G/Fore / Peter Millar Sportswear
March 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Product photography retouching; refined clothing textures and skin editing; achieved daily quotas in a fast-paced environment; used advanced Photoshop techniques and Global Edit to enhance images; addressed wardrobe issues and maintained consistent product presentation.
Contract Photographer / Photo Editor at Cool Girl Connections Talent Agency
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Campaign photography for brand launches, social media content, and fashion/product imagery; provided professional lighting and on-set support; post-production editing for campaigns and lifestyle assets.

Education

Associate of Arts in Photography at Palomar College
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Associate of Arts in Photography at Palomar College - San Marcos, CA
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Fine Art of Photography
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Commercial Photography
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Portrait Photography
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Fine Art of Photography
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Commercial Photography
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Portrait Photography
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other