Hi, I'm Ronnie Rossi, a high-end photo retoucher and Photoshop expert with over 20 years of experience. I work with photographic studios, brands, and advertising agencies worldwide, delivering top-tier retouching, image editing, and AI-assisted artistry. My experience spans from studio management to photography and printmaking, giving me a holistic view of the entire photographic process. I have created and refined workflows that ensure on-time delivery and outstanding quality, while solving client needs and delivering results. I also lead retouching teams, collaborate with photographers and printers, and leverage AI tools like Midjourney to create digital assets, composites, and enhancements that reduce re-shoots and boost client revenues. I pride myself on adaptability, proactive problem solving, and a collaborative approach that keeps creativity at the forefront while ensuring clients’ goals are met.

Ronnie Rossi

Hi, I'm Ronnie Rossi, a high-end photo retoucher and Photoshop expert with over 20 years of experience. I work with photographic studios, brands, and advertising agencies worldwide, delivering top-tier retouching, image editing, and AI-assisted artistry. My experience spans from studio management to photography and printmaking, giving me a holistic view of the entire photographic process. I have created and refined workflows that ensure on-time delivery and outstanding quality, while solving client needs and delivering results. I also lead retouching teams, collaborate with photographers and printers, and leverage AI tools like Midjourney to create digital assets, composites, and enhancements that reduce re-shoots and boost client revenues. I pride myself on adaptability, proactive problem solving, and a collaborative approach that keeps creativity at the forefront while ensuring clients’ goals are met.

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Hi, I’m Ronnie Rossi, a high-end photo retoucher and Photoshop expert with over 20 years of experience. I work with photographic studios, brands, and advertising agencies worldwide, delivering top-tier retouching, image editing, and AI-assisted artistry. My experience spans from studio management to photography and printmaking, giving me a holistic view of the entire photographic process. I have created and refined workflows that ensure on-time delivery and outstanding quality, while solving client needs and delivering results.

I also lead retouching teams, collaborate with photographers and printers, and leverage AI tools like Midjourney to create digital assets, composites, and enhancements that reduce re-shoots and boost client revenues. I pride myself on adaptability, proactive problem solving, and a collaborative approach that keeps creativity at the forefront while ensuring clients’ goals are met.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

High End Retoucher at Self-employed / Freelance
October 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance high end retouching for photographic studios, brands and advertising agencies; AI artist and digital artist. On-site and remote work. Solved shooting phase issues to reduce re-shoots by ~70%. Delivered skin editing using dodge & burn and frequency separation; Increased client revenues by 30% by integrating AI tools like Midjourney for composites; Provided consulting to optimize workflows and bespoke solutions.
Senior Retoucher & Studio Director at Foto Studio 3
September 1, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Directed and performed post-production services including skin editing, background removal, photo manipulation, product retouching and color correction; improved post-production efficiency by 40% by adopting new software/plugins and training the team; managed color theory and skin editing to preserve realistic textures; boosted workflow efficiency during peak season by 30%.
On-Call Photographer and Photo Editor at Studio 5 Agency
September 1, 2019 - September 6, 2025
Photographed sporting events; edited and managed the internal photographic database; cropped, edited and color corrected around 1500 pictures per day; provided high-end editing for sport brands and celebrities; digital asset coordination; increased database efficiency by 60%.
Freelance High End Retoucher – On Site/Remotely at Self-employed / Freelance
October 1, 2020 - Present
Retoucher, AI Artist and Digital Artist providing Photoshop and AI-driven image editing for photographic studios, brands and advertising agencies. Solves shooting-phase issues to avoid costly re-shoots, delivers high-end skin editing using Dodge & Burn techniques, and leverages AI tools (e.g., Midjourney) to create digital assets and composites. Consults on a wide range of projects, managing retouching for clients worldwide, on-site and remotely, with a focus on on-time delivery and quality.
Senior Retoucher & Studio Director at Foto Studio 3
September 1, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Directed and performed post-production services including skin retouching, background removal, photo manipulation, product retouching and color correction. Increased post-production and printing efficiency by 40% through new software and plugins; trained the team and improved quality control. Applied advanced skin editing and color theory to create smooth, natural skin tones, preserving texture with Frequency Separation and Dodge & Burn. Boosted workflow efficiency during peak season by 30%.
On-Call Photographer and Photo Editor at Studio 5 Agency
September 1, 2019 - September 6, 2025
Photographer for sports events; edited and managed the photographic database. Cropped, edited and color corrected ~1500 pictures per day while maintaining studio standards. Provided high-end editing for sport brands and celebrities and coordinated digital assets within the internal studio catalog, increasing database efficiency by 60%.

Education

Degree with Honours at Nemo NT Digital Arts Academy, Florence, Italy
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2014
High School Diploma in Advertising, Photography & Graphic Design at Iris Versari, Cesenatico, Italy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Degree with Honours at Nemo NT Digital Arts Academy, Florence, Italy
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2014
High School Diploma in Advertising, Photography & Graphic Design at Cesena, Italy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Best Student of the Year 2014
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Best Student of the Year 2014 Award in Retouching, CGI, 3D Graphic and 3D Modeling
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail