I am a seasoned digital media professional with two decades of experience in colour grading, retouching, and image processing. I excel at high-end post-production workflows using Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, and video tools to deliver market-leading visuals. I work with an international client base, providing colour grading for print and video, retouching for editorial and e-commerce, and Photoshop consultation. I have led teams, trained staff, and consistently aim to exceed expectations with meticulous attention to detail and a strong work ethic.

Matt Smith

I am a seasoned digital media professional with two decades of experience in colour grading, retouching, and image processing. I excel at high-end post-production workflows using Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, and video tools to deliver market-leading visuals. I work with an international client base, providing colour grading for print and video, retouching for editorial and e-commerce, and Photoshop consultation. I have led teams, trained staff, and consistently aim to exceed expectations with meticulous attention to detail and a strong work ethic.

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I am a seasoned digital media professional with two decades of experience in colour grading, retouching, and image processing. I excel at high-end post-production workflows using Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, and video tools to deliver market-leading visuals.

I work with an international client base, providing colour grading for print and video, retouching for editorial and e-commerce, and Photoshop consultation. I have led teams, trained staff, and consistently aim to exceed expectations with meticulous attention to detail and a strong work ethic.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Colourist and Retoucher at SmithRetouching
January 1, 2019 - Present
International client base from California to Australia • Ultra-prime real estate retouching • Colour grading for print and video • Photoshop consultation • Corporate headshots • Editorial still-life and E-commerce
Artworker at The Brochury
January 1, 2018 - Present
Luxury brochure design • Correct images for print/ colour grade videography • Clean floorplans, maps and images • Proofread and artwork brochures for print • Provide retouch and colour grading services
Lead Retoucher at CGP Design Ltd.
January 1, 2018 - Present
Increased efficiency and speed of HDR merging • Developed superior composition methods • Trained staff in retouching • Artworked images for print • Manually retouched up to 120 shots a day for the super-prime property market
Senior Retoucher at Alex Winship Photography Ltd.
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Simplified complex composition techniques • Provided superior results with 24hr turnaround • Prime Central London based photography/videography • Worked on some of the most expensive residential properties in the World - up to £220,000,000 • Managed photography image database
Deputy General Manager at All Bar One: Leicester Square
January 1, 2016 - Present
Co-ordinated upto 30+ people at this flagship site • Helped increase turnover by 33% year-on-year to reach upto £100k net a week • Held responsibility for all aspects of a successful business • Managed sites in Waterloo, Covent Garden and Oxford Street

Education

BA(Hons) Photography & Digital Imaging with Video Production at The London College of Music & Media
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
BA(Hons) Photography & Digital Imaging with Video Production at The London College of Music & Media
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2026

Qualifications

Best Graduating Film (Winner)
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction