Emelia Hellman is a Montreal-based photographer and retoucher specializing in portraiture, still life, and live performance. Since 2018, she has worked as a professional photographer and high-end retoucher across editorial, e-commerce, and related visual content styles. She is fluent in Adobe editing tools (Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, Premiere Pro) and also works with Capture One. Known for being organized and detail-focused, she delivers consistent, brand-aligned results while working quickly in high-volume production environments and collaborating effectively with creative teams.

E m e l i a H e l l m a n

Emelia Hellman is a Montreal-based photographer and retoucher specializing in portraiture, still life, and live performance. Since 2018, she has worked as a professional photographer and high-end retoucher across editorial, e-commerce, and related visual content styles. She is fluent in Adobe editing tools (Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, Premiere Pro) and also works with Capture One. Known for being organized and detail-focused, she delivers consistent, brand-aligned results while working quickly in high-volume production environments and collaborating effectively with creative teams.

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Emelia Hellman is a Montreal-based photographer and retoucher specializing in portraiture, still life, and live performance. Since 2018, she has worked as a professional photographer and high-end retoucher across editorial, e-commerce, and related visual content styles.

She is fluent in Adobe editing tools (Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, Premiere Pro) and also works with Capture One. Known for being organized and detail-focused, she delivers consistent, brand-aligned results while working quickly in high-volume production environments and collaborating effectively with creative teams.

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Work Experience

Production Assistant (Freelance)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2026
Production and camera assistant for photography (fashion, editorial, digital art) and filmmaking (music video, short film, corporate video). Assists with setting up and striking video production equipment, photography equipment, and sets. Uses a solution-focused problem-solving and troubleshooting approach, improving workflow efficiency while maintaining high standards. Handles heavy equipment comfortably, ensuring safe loading/unloading, organization, and equipment safety in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Production Assistant (Freelance)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2026
Production and camera assistant for photography (fashion, editorial, digital art) and filmmaking (music video, short film, corporate video). Assists with setting up and striking video production and photography equipment, stands, sets, and related logistics. Provides solution-focused troubleshooting, maintains efficient workflows, and supports safety, organization, and quality while working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Comfortable with heavy equipment handling and loading/unloading.
Photo Retoucher (Freelance)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Editorial, portrait, and e-commerce retouching portfolio work. Handles advanced Photoshop retouching tasks including skin retouching, frequency separation, dodging and burning, masking, brightening, and makeup correction; also performs background removal, object selection, compositing, color correction, white balance, curves adjustments, and color grading for continuity across studio and natural light. Ensures quality and brand consistency at high volume using batch editing and organized file management (integrity and accessibility).

Education

Graduate of the Dawson College Professional Theatre Program at Dawson College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Graduate of Professional Theatre Program at Dawson College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Graduate, Professional Theatre Program at Dawson College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Five-week intensive photo training (Freelance Photographer Training)
January 1, 2020 - August 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail