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Hi, I’m Jill Wachter. I’m a freelance photographer and retoucher with 25+ years in fashion, jewelry, and beauty photography. I’ve photographed and retouched for international magazines and brands, delivering high-end imagery with a strong eye for color, detail, and storytelling.
I’ve led shoots, mentored interns, and built long-standing client partnerships. Based in New York, I travel frequently for location shoots and on-set retouching, delivering consistent color management and polished results for campaigns and editorials.
Experience Level
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance Fashion Photographer at Self-employed
January 1, 1998 - PresentFreelance photographer and retoucher. Photographed and retouched for international publications and brands, with 50+ magazine covers across 30+ countries, including L’Officiel Ukraine, Brides Magazine, Look UK, Jetset Magazine, TeenVogue.com, and others.
Retoucher at Oscar Massin Jewelry
November 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025Retouched jewelry photography for marketing and product imagery.
Retoucher & mark ups at John Hardy Jewelry
December 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025Retouching and markup work for jewelry visuals.
Retoucher at Phillips - Van Heusen (Izod & Van Heusen brands)
April 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025Retouching for Izod & Van Heusen brand photography.
Founder + Volunteer at Gilda’s Club, NYC
December 31, 2019 - October 8, 2025Created the Reiki program; operated 2011-2019. Led 18+ volunteers providing 1000+ energy work sessions for people living with cancer.
Retoucher at Prive Revaux Eyewear
May 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025Retoucher for eyewear brand; produced color corrections and final retouching for campaigns.
Retoucher at Oscar Massin Jewelry
November 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025Retoucher for jewelry brand campaigns.
Retoucher & mark ups at John Hardy Jewelry
December 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025Retouching and markups for jewelry campaigns.
Retoucher at Phillips - Van Heusen (Izod & Van Heusen brands)
April 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025Retoucher for Izod & Van Heusen brands.
Freelance Fashion Photographer
January 1, 1998 - PresentFreelance fashion photographer; 1998 – present. Clients include L’Officiel Ukraine Magazine, Brides Magazine, Zink Magazine, Marie Claire Australia, Tatler Hong Kong, Cosmopolitan (multiple editions), Look UK, Vanity brands, and numerous magazines worldwide.
Founder + Volunteer at Gilda’s Club, NYC
December 31, 2019 - October 8, 2025Created the reiki program, operating 2011 - 2019. More than 18 volunteers provided 1000+ energy work sessions for people living with cancer.
Freelance Fashion Photographer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 1998 - PresentFreelance fashion photographer and retoucher, 1998–present. Photographed and retouched for magazines and brands worldwide, including L’Officiel Ukraine, Brides Magazine, Zink Magazine, Marie Claire Australia, Tatler Hong Kong, Cosmopolitan (multiple editions), Look UK, and various campaigns. Published in over 30 countries with 50+ magazine covers.
Retoucher at Prive Revaux Eyewear
May 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025Retoucher for Prive Revaux Eyewear, providing color correction, retouching, and consistency across product and lifestyle imagery.
Retoucher at Oscar Massin Jewelry
November 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025Retoucher for Oscar Massin Jewelry, performing color correction and retouching for jewelry imagery.
Retoucher & Markups at John Hardy Jewelry
December 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025Retoucher & markups for John Hardy Jewelry, ensuring color accuracy and image readiness for marketing and e-commerce.
Retoucher at Phillips-Van Heusen (Izod & Van Heusen brands)
April 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025Retoucher at Phillips-Van Heusen for Izod & Van Heusen brands, delivering consistent color correction and clean composites for campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Photography at Syracuse University, Newhouse School of Communications
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Bachelor of Science at Syracuse University, Newhouse School of Communications
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Human Development Courses at Landmark Education
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Bachelor of Science in Photography at Syracuse University, Newhouse School of Communications
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Human Development Courses at Landmark Education
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Other
Experience Level
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