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I am a professional photographer and visual storyteller specializing in product photography, retouching, and styling for luxury brands, beauty, fashion, and home décor. With over 15 years of experience, I craft high-impact images for catalogs, websites, and campaigns that help brands stand out and connect with customers. I lead shoots from concept through delivery, collaborating with creative directors, stylists, and marketing teams. Proficient in Canon EOS bodies, Capture One, and Adobe Creative Cloud, I bring a disciplined studio workflow, strong aesthetic, and a passion for building compelling brand identities.…I am a professional photographer and visual storyteller specializing in product photography, retouching, and styling for luxury brands, beauty, fashion, and home décor. With over 15 years of experience, I craft high-impact images for catalogs, websites, and campaigns that help brands stand out and connect with customers. I lead shoots from concept through delivery, collaborating with creative directors, stylists, and marketing teams. Proficient in Canon EOS bodies, Capture One, and Adobe Creative Cloud, I bring a disciplined studio workflow, strong aesthetic, and a passion for building compelling brand identities.

Maria Laxamana

Photographer, Content Producer, Creative Director

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I am a professional photographer and visual storyteller specializing in product photography, retouching, and styling for luxury brands, beauty, fashion, and home décor. With over 15 years of experience, I craft high-impact images for catalogs, websites, and campaigns that help brands stand out and connect with customers. I lead shoots from concept through delivery, collaborating with creative directors, stylists, and marketing teams. Proficient in Canon EOS bodies, Capture One, and Adobe Creative Cloud, I bring a disciplined studio workflow, strong aesthetic, and a passion for building compelling brand identities.…I am a professional photographer and visual storyteller specializing in product photography, retouching, and styling for luxury brands, beauty, fashion, and home décor. With over 15 years of experience, I craft high-impact images for catalogs, websites, and campaigns that help brands stand out and connect with customers. I lead shoots from concept through delivery, collaborating with creative directors, stylists, and marketing teams. Proficient in Canon EOS bodies, Capture One, and Adobe Creative Cloud, I bring a disciplined studio workflow, strong aesthetic, and a passion for building compelling brand identities.

Available to hire

I am a professional photographer and visual storyteller specializing in product photography, retouching, and styling for luxury brands, beauty, fashion, and home décor. With over 15 years of experience, I craft high-impact images for catalogs, websites, and campaigns that help brands stand out and connect with customers.

I lead shoots from concept through delivery, collaborating with creative directors, stylists, and marketing teams. Proficient in Canon EOS bodies, Capture One, and Adobe Creative Cloud, I bring a disciplined studio workflow, strong aesthetic, and a passion for building compelling brand identities.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Owner, Photographer, Product Stylist & Retoucher at Maria Laxamana Photography

December 1, 2005 - Present

Lead creative photography studio; shoot and retouch print catalogs, online magazines, look books, eCommerce imagery, editorial and lifestyle spreads; manage branding, image marketing and client production; mentoring on set production.

Photoshop Editor, Retoucher at Trendsi

November 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024

Contract retouching and color correction for brand campaigns; maintain digital asset organization; deliver assets for campaigns across platforms.

Professional Photographer at Artkive Company

January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023

Photographed artwork and 3D art pieces; styled Classic Home product for print and digital advertising; asset management.

Freelance Professional Photographer at Classic Home, LLC

February 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022

Collaborated with creative team to photograph and style Classic Home products for advertising; asset management.

Edge Stage Associate / Grip, Lighting Photo Rental House & Studio at Edge Studios & Grip

May 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022

Operated strobe systems; grip equipment; studio and location lighting; equipment inventory; delivery and pickup; client service.

Photo Editor/PhotoResearcher at Daily Mail Online

January 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022

Ingest, quality control, metadata, selects, archiving; manage assets and workflow; support photographers and editors across articles.

Professional Photographer, Product Stylist & Retoucher at HUDA BEAUTY, WISHFUL & GLOWISH

December 1, 2020 - January 31, 2022

Collaborated with creative director to produce marketing and social content; conceptualize and edit beauty/cosmetics photography for eCommerce; lead brand content across social channels.

Photographer, Director of Studio Photography at Bespoke Beauty Brands

July 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021

Direct studio photography; art direct, style, shoot, select and retouch images; maintain brand guidelines; oversee studio operations and workflows.

Photographer, Product Stylist & Retoucher at LATHER

January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2022

Collaborate with creative director to produce marketing material for campaigns; provide eCommerce and PDP imagery; grow social media reach.

Professional Retoucher at Markwins Beauty

February 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021

Retouch high-volume eCommerce assets; develop consistent retouching strategies; coordinate with video, social, and design teams.

Photographer, Product Stylist & Retoucher at Youngblood Cosmetics

November 1, 2018 - February 29, 2020

Create marketing and social content; lead creative direction and production of images; grow social outreach.

Studio Manager & Lead Studio Photographer, Product Stylist & Retoucher at BH Cosmetics

February 1, 2016 - September 30, 2020

Lead photographer; manage studio team; coordinate shoots; manage post-production; oversee studio operations and equipment.

Professional Photographer & Retoucher at L’Oréal / NYX Cosmetics (Acquisition)

July 1, 2014 - February 29, 2016

Shoot and retouch catalogs, web images, inventory sheets, product placements; collaborate with creative teams; manage archives.

Professional Photographer & Retoucher at Russ Bryant, ME Publications

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010

Develop RAW files, color corrections to RGB/CMYK; photo restoration; archive management; on Mac-based studio workflow.

Photo Assistant at Lucinda Wedge, All Images All Ways Studios

October 1, 2007 - April 30, 2008

Assisted on assignments; set up lighting; processed and uploaded RAW files; supported on key client shoots.

Photo Assistant at Josue Pena, Digital Photomx Studios

September 1, 2007 - January 31, 2009

Assisted on assignments; lighting setup; processed and uploaded RAW files; supported studio production.