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Peyton Dochtermann is a Southern California-based photographer and retouchers specializing in e-commerce, lifestyle, and fashion photography. With a BFA in Photography from Biola University, Peyton blends strong technical expertise with a sharp eye for storytelling and clean visuals.
Peyton has hands-on experience working with brands like Pacific Nexus, WOLFpak, and Pacsun, delivering consistent, production-ready imagery for digital and retail applications. Their work spans advanced Photoshop retouching, product reconstruction, non-destructive workflows, and color matching across multi-angle and multi-campaign product collections.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Work Experience
Photo Retoucher at Pacific Nexus
August 1, 2026 - PresentRetouched 300+ e-commerce product images per project, delivering clean, consistent, production-ready imagery for digital and retail use. Performed advanced Photoshop retouching including clipping paths, masking, color correction, cleanup, shadow refinement, and product reconstruction while maintaining accurate product details. Built and maintained non-destructive Photoshop workflows using adjustment layers, masks, smart objects, and organized layer structures to streamline revisions. Applied precise color matching and tonal adjustments across multiple product angles and colorways to ensure visual consistency throughout e-commerce collections.
Product Photographer and Retoucher at WOLFpak
August 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026Produced photography for 8+ product launches monthly, creating compelling imagery for merchandise that elevated brand presentation across e-commerce and marketing platforms. Led and photographed 10+ lifestyle shoots with product shoots from concept through execution, collaborating with the video team to create front-facing imagery with stronger storytelling value beyond traditional product photography. Retouched and delivered 80+ photo assets weekly while maintaining consistent quality control, brand alignment, and visual standards across campaigns and e-commerce imagery.
Product Photographer and Retoucher at Digital Marketing Department, Fringe Studio
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025Led e-commerce and lifestyle imagery production for web and print platforms. Styled and executed studio and on-location shoots, optimizing product presentation for digital retail. Collaborated cross-functionally with product designers, marketers, and developers to align visual output with brand identity. Handled all retouching and post-production, ensuring consistent high-quality visual standards.
Product Photographer and Retoucher at Fringe Studio (Digital Marketing Department)
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025Led photo production for e-commerce and lifestyle imagery across web and print platforms. Styled and executed in-studio and on-location shoots, optimizing product presentation for digital retail. Collaborated cross-functionally with product designers, marketers, and developers to align visual output with brand identity. Handled all retouching and post-production to ensure consistency and high-quality visual standards.
Associate Photographer and Retoucher at Niki Cram Photo Photography LLC
October 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023Produced high-volume flat-lay and on-model e-commerce photography for apparel and jewelry, delivering consistently clean, brand-ready images for web and social channels. Performed advanced retouching using Photoshop and AI-assisted tools to ensure flawless skin, fabric texture, and product detail while preserving natural appearance. Curated and annotated image datasets (flat-lay, on-model, jewelry close-ups) for training and evaluating vision/retouching models, including precise masks, keypoints, and defect labels. Streamlined production workflows by integrating Photoshop automation and AI plug-ins to reduce manual retouch time while maintaining brand standards.
Associate Photographer and Retoucher at Niki Cram Photo Graphy LLC
October 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023Produced high-volume flat-lay and on-model e-commerce photography for apparel and jewelry, delivering consistently clean, brand-ready images for web and social channels. Performed advanced retouching using Photoshop and AI-assisted tools to ensure flawless skin, fabric texture, and product detail while preserving natural appearance. Curated and annotated image datasets (flat-lay, on-model, jewelry close-ups) for training and evaluating vision/retouching models, including precise masks, keypoints, and defect labels. Streamlined production workflow by integrating Photoshop automation and AI plug-ins, reducing manual retouch time while maintaining brand standards.
Photo Studio Intern at Pacsun
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022Supported lead photographers during product detail and lifestyle shoots. Developed foundational skills in flat lay, PDP (product detail page), and styled e-commerce imagery. Worked alongside art directors and retouchers, contributing to a high-volume content pipeline.
Photo Retouching Associate at Corey Vaughan
September 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022Assisted in high-end beauty and e-commerce retouching projects using advanced masking and color correction techniques.
Studio Manager & Darkroom Lab Technician at Biola University
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023Managed studio and darkroom operations, including equipment maintenance, chemical safety, and inventory. Provided technical assistance and training for students in both digital and analog workflows. Oversaw shoot logistics and set preparation, supporting student and faculty projects.
Education
BFA in Photography at Biola University
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023BFA in Photography at Biola University
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023BFA in Photography at Biola University
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Education
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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