Photography is my weapon of choice. I hone my skills as an artist, a photographer, a retoucher, an editor, a gaffer, and more, delivering high-quality visuals with a keen eye. I approach every project with a can-do attitude and meticulous attention to detail, collaborating with creative teams to bring concepts to life and elevate brands through striking imagery.

Zenzali Lael

Photography is my weapon of choice. I hone my skills as an artist, a photographer, a retoucher, an editor, a gaffer, and more, delivering high-quality visuals with a keen eye. I approach every project with a can-do attitude and meticulous attention to detail, collaborating with creative teams to bring concepts to life and elevate brands through striking imagery.

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Photography is my weapon of choice. I hone my skills as an artist, a photographer, a retoucher, an editor, a gaffer, and more, delivering high-quality visuals with a keen eye.

I approach every project with a can-do attitude and meticulous attention to detail, collaborating with creative teams to bring concepts to life and elevate brands through striking imagery.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Photo Retoucher at Centric Brands
January 1, 2025 - Present
Retouch and enhance high-volume image assets (70-100 per day) using Photoshop and Lightroom; ensure style consistency, accuracy, and color across clothing, accessories, editorial and AI imagery; export images according to vendor specs; utilize AI platforms such as Weavy AI and OpenAI Sora to supplement missing PDP angles; collaborate with creative director, videographer, and graphic designers to iterate on concepts and integrate AI-generated mockups.
Freelance Generative AI Trainer and Photo Retoucher at Pattern Break
October 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Generates high-quality images to enhance machine learning models; leverage creative techniques to optimize datasets and improve algorithm performance; color-correct human model representations; creates realistic human models using Midjourney, refining concepts with Magnific AI & Photoshop to produce lifelike representations for various applications.
Photo Retoucher at Rent the Runway
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Initiates photographic projects; centralizes the DAM workspace; edit up to 80 PDP images daily including white balance, resize, retouch, and color correction; create visual navigation assets in Figma; collaborate cross-functionally to edit and deliver editorial imagery; manage metadata and perform quick AirTable corrections; composites and finalizes accessories images; introduced AI programs (Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Runway) to augment workflows.
Photographer and Retoucher at Arorama
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Photograph up to 100 products daily for website and digital store listings; used Capture One to ensure metadata, composition and white balance; composite, rescale, and color-correct images prior to delivery; collaborate with sales and QA teams to ensure product representation; monitor studio supplies and maintain organization.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Photography at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other