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I’m Heather Noonan-Kelly, a creative professional based in Portland, Maine. I specialize in photo retouching, image composites, Adobe Photoshop masking, color matching, photo editing, photo storytelling, photo archiving, and digital asset management. I also adapt team leadership, pre-media production, and project lifecycle management to deliver high-quality results for clients and collaborators. My experience spans freelance and studio work across fashion, lifestyle, and editorial projects, with a strong focus on efficient asset workflows and archival practices.
I lead with clear communication, collaboration with art directors and product teams, and a proactive approach to meeting tight deadlines. I’m passionate about crafting cohesive visual stories, refining workflows, and mentoring teammates to grow their skills in post-production and asset management.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Freelance Retoucher and Editor at Nina M/Co
May 1, 2025 - PresentResponsibilities include Lightroom culling and editing, Lightroom processing and keyframe matching, AI-assisted masking and retouching, and refining AI culled and processed work.
Freelance Retoucher at Abercrombie and Fitch
December 1, 2024 - PresentSkin and on figure retouching, product silhouette and drop shadow masking, digital color matching and colorization, as well as image composite work.
Color Specialist at Orvis
October 31, 2024 - July 17, 2025Manage color matching directly from product to digital file for multiple categories. Perform high volume editing (100-200 assets per week) with uncompromised quality. Manage color correction equipment and cloud-based digital asset systems. Liaise with offshore vendors and coordinate with creative and product teams. Perform photo retouching, image composites, digital color matching, and colorization.
Photo Editor at Whitney J. Fox Photography
January 31, 2020 - July 17, 2025Performed Adobe Lightroom photo editing and culling, Photoshop retouching, album design and production, as well as second and associate photography.
Photo Editor at Emily Delamater Photography
May 31, 2019 - July 17, 2025Adobe Lightroom photo editing and culling, Adobe Photoshop retouching.
Office Assistant & Photo Assistant at Kevin Brusie Photography
February 28, 2019 - July 17, 2025Digital technician and assistant for still and video shoots, project management and marketing campaign production, retouching and post-production image work, photo editing and culling, image compositing, coordination with outside vendors, script supervision, interviewing, and second photography.
Album Designer & Producer, Retoucher at Christian Oth Studio
January 31, 2015 - July 17, 2025Managed project and album design revisions with clients, led album production, performed retouching including skin, selection masks, on figure retouching, and color management, managed a team of retouchers, and coordinated with project managers and outside vendors. Clients included Vanity Fair, NYT Magazine, The Knot, Martha Stewart, and several celebrity weddings.
Archivist, Assistant Junior Producer at picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom
January 31, 2012 - July 17, 2025Assisted with production and project management of printed materials for publications, developed archival systems to catalog and preserve archives, and communicated with darkroom technicians, archivists, and magazine editors. Clients included Norma Jean Roy, Mark Seliger, New York Magazine, W, Vogue, and Glamour.
Intern at Amy Toensing & Matt Moyer Photography
August 31, 2006 - July 17, 2025Catalogued, AP captioned, and keyworded ingested images. Conducted preliminary research of photographic subjects. Technical assistant on photography shoots. Clients included The Boston Globe and National Geographic.
Freelance Retoucher and Editor at Nina M/Co
May 1, 2025 - PresentHandled Lightroom culling and editing, Lightroom processing and keyframe matching, AI-assisted masking and retouching, as well as refining AI-culled and processed work for high-quality image production.
Freelance Retoucher at Abercrombie and Fitch
December 1, 2024 - PresentSpecialized in skin and on-figure retouching, product silhouette and drop shadow masking, digital color matching and colorization, color correction, resolution enhancement, aligning and cropping products for consistent presentation, background removal or adjustment to achieve a clean white finish, and image composite work.
Color Specialist at Orvis
October 1, 2024 - September 4, 2025Owned initial color correction for multiple product categories including Men's, Women's, Hunt, Fish, and Gift categories. Managed high volume editing of 100-200 assets per week without compromise. Took responsibility for color correction equipment management and maintenance, cloud-based digital asset management, vendor liaison, problem solving, and communication with creative and product teams. Performed photo retouching including on-figure, skin, and product adjustments, composite work including masking and vector editing to meet product designers' needs, digital color matching, and digital colorization. Ensured final images were optimized for website display and brand consistency.
Photo Editor at Whitney J. Fox Photography
January 1, 2020 - September 4, 2025Conducted Adobe Lightroom photo editing and culling, Adobe Photoshop retouching, album design and production, and second and associate photography duties.
Office Assistant & Photo Assistant at Kevin Brusie Photography
February 1, 2019 - September 4, 2025Served as digital technician and assistant on still and video shoots. Managed project and marketing campaign production. Performed retouching and post production image work including photo editing, culling, curation, and image composite work. Coordinated and produced with outside vendors. Supervised scripts and conducted interviewing. Also performed second photography.
Photo Editor at Emily Delamater Photography
May 1, 2019 - September 4, 2025Handled Adobe Lightroom photo editing and culling, Adobe Photoshop retouching, and album design and production.
Album Designer & Producer, Retoucher at Christian Oth Studio
January 1, 2015 - September 4, 2025Led project management and album design revisions for a high-profile client base. Managed album production and a team of retouchers. Performed retouching including skin retouch, selection masks, on-figure retouching, and color management. Coordinated with project managers and outside vendors. Clients included Vanity Fair, NYT Magazine, The Knot, Martha Stewart, and several celebrity weddings.
Archivist, Assistant Junior Producer at picturehouse + the smalldarkroom
January 1, 2012 - September 4, 2025Assisted in production and project management of printed material for publications. Developed archival systems to catalog and preserve lifetime archives. Communicated with darkroom technicians, other archivists, and magazine editors. Clients included Norma Jean Roy, Mark Seliger, New York Magazine, W, Vogue, and Glamour.
Intern at Amy Toensing & Matt Moyer Photography
August 1, 2006 - September 4, 2025Catalogued, AP captioned, and keyworded tested images. Conducted preliminary research of photographic subjects. Provided technical assistance on photography shoots. Clients included The Boston Globe and National Geographic.
Freelance Retoucher & Editor at Nina M/Coe
May 1, 2025 - PresentLightroom culling and editing; AI-assisted masking and retouching; refined AI-culled and processed work for publication.
Freelance Retoucher at Abercrombie and Fitch
December 1, 2024 - PresentSkin and figure retouching; product silhouette and drop shadow masking; digital color matching and colorization; image composite work; cloud-based asset management; liaising with vendors; collaborating with project director to interpret creative direction and feedback.
Color Specialist at Orvis
October 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025Color matching from product to digital file; initial color correction for Men’s, Women’s, Hunt, Fish, and Gift categories; high-volume editing (100–200 assets per week); cloud-based asset management; liaising with vendors; collaborating with project director to interpret creative direction and feedback; retouching including figure, skin, and product; image compositing and masking; color matching and colorization; image editing and asset workflow.
Photo Editor at Whitney J. Fox Photography
January 31, 2020 - October 7, 2025Adobe Lightroom editing and culling; color grading and retouching for cohesive, expressive visual style; album design and production.
Freelance Retoucher & Photo Assistant at Kevin Bruise Photography
February 28, 2019 - October 7, 2025Digi Tech and assistant on both still and video shoots, including script supervision/interviewing; retouching and post-production image work; photo editing, culling and curation; image compositing work.
Photo Editor at Emily Delamater Photography
May 31, 2019 - October 7, 2025Adobe Lightroom editing and culling; color grading and retouching for cohesive, expressive visual style; album design and production.
Album Designer & Retoucher at Christian Oth Studio
January 31, 2015 - October 7, 2025Project management and album design revisions with clients; preparing final images for print (photo book) and digital exhibition formats; managing file organization and delivery within tight timelines; leading a team of retouchers; enhancing images while maintaining authenticity and intended emotional tone; retouching including skin retouching, selection masks, figure retouching and color management; collaboration with project managers and outside vendors; clients included Vanity Fair, NYT Magazine, The Knot, Martha Stewart and celebrity weddings.
Archivist, Assistant Junior Producer at Picture House + The Small Dark Room
January 31, 2012 - October 7, 2025Assisted on production and project management; developed archival systems to catalog and preserve clients' life-time archives; liaised with dark room technicians, other archivists, and magazine editors; clients included Norma Jean Roy, Mark Seliger, New York Magazine, Glamour, and others.
Archivist at The Boston Globe and National Geographic
August 31, 2006 - October 7, 2025Clients included The Boston Globe and National Geographic; demonstrated skills in photo coloring and retouching; advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom; ability to work with experimental or narrative-driven imagery; strong communication and ability to work independently; experience preparing images for print and digital formats; remote work capability.
Freelance Retoucher & Editor at Nina M/Coe
May 1, 2025 - PresentLightroom culling and editing; Lightroom processing and keyframe matching; AI-assisted masking and retouching; refined AI culled and processed work
Freelance Retoucher at Abercrombie & Fitch
December 1, 2024 - PresentSkin and on-figure retouching; product silhouette and drop shadow masking; digital color matching and colorization; image composite work
Creative Specialist at Orvis
October 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025Color matching from product to digital file; sole ownership of initial color correction for Men's, Women's, Hunt, Fish, and Gift categories; high-volume editing (100-200 assets per week); cloud-based Digital Asset Management and maintenance; liaison with offshore vendors; collaborated with project director to interpret creative direction; met deadlines; photo retouching including on-figure, skin, and product; image compositing including masking and vector editing; digital color matching and colorization
Photo Editor at Whitney J. Fox Photography
January 1, 2020 - October 7, 2025Adobe Lightroom editing and culling; color grading and retouching a cohesive, expressive set of photos; album design and production
Office Assistant & Photo Assistant at Kevin Bruise Photography
February 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025Digi Tech and assistant on still/video shoots; script supervision; retouching and post-production image work
Photo Editor at Emily Delamater Photography
May 31, 2019 - October 7, 2025Adobe Lightroom editing and culling; color grading and retouching a curated selection of photos; album design and production
Album Designer & Producer, Retoucher at Christian Oth Studio
January 31, 2015 - October 7, 2025Project management and album design revisions; preparing final images for print and digital exhibition formats; file organization and delivery; led team of retouchers; color correction and enhancement; masking; liaised with project managers and vendors; clients included Vanity Fair, NYT Magazine, The Knot, Martha Stewart; notable for narrative-driven imagery
Archivist, Assistant Junior Producer at Picture House + The Small Ark Room
January 31, 2012 - October 7, 2025Developed archival systems to catalog and preserve lifetime archives; communicated with darkroom technicians, archivists, and magazine editors; clients included prominent publications
Photographer at Private Assignment
August 1, 2006 - October 7, 2025Photographic assignments; early career credits with major outlets and art publications
Freelance Retoucher and Editor at Nina M/Co
May 1, 2025 - PresentLightroom culling and editing; Lightroom processing and keyword/matching; AI-assisted masking and retouching; refining AI-culled and processed work for delivery to clients.
Freelance Retoucher at Abercrombie & Fitch
December 1, 2024 - PresentSkin and figure retouching; product silhouette and drop shadow masking; digital color matching and colorization; image compositing.
Color Specialist at Orvis
October 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025Color matching direct from product to digital file; sole ownership of initial color correction for Men’s, Women’s, Hunt, Fish, and Gift categories; high-volume editing (100–200 assets per week); cloud-based digital asset management and maintenance; liaison with offshore vendors; collaboration with project director to interpret creative direction and feedback; communication with creative and product teams; photo retouching including figure, skin, and product; image compositing; color matching and colorization; masking; governing AI-assisted pipeline and QA.
Photo Editor at Whitney J. Fox Photography
January 1, 2020 - October 7, 2025Adobe Lightroom editing and culling; color grading and retouching; album design and production.
Office Assistant & Photo Assistant at Kevin Brusie Photography
February 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025Digital tech and assistant on both still and video shoots including script supervision and interviewing; retouching and post-production image work; photo editing, culling and curation; image compositing.
Photo Editor at Emily Delamater Photography
May 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025Adobe Lightroom editing and culling; color grading and retouching; album design and production.
Album Designer & Producer, Retoucher at Christiaan Oth Studio
January 1, 2015 - October 7, 2025Project management and album design revisions with clients; preparing final images for print and digital exhibition formats; file organization and delivery; leading album production; enhancing images including skin retouching, masking, color correction and color management; liaising with project directors and teams; remote collaboration with clients.
Archivist, Assistant Junior Producer at Picture House + The Small Ark Room
January 1, 2012 - October 7, 2025Assisted on production and project management of printed materials for publications; developed archival systems to catalog and preserve life-time archives; coordinated with darkroom technicians, archival staff, and magazine editors; clients included Vanity Fair, NYT Magazine, The Knot, Martha Stewart, and celebrity weddings.
Education
Bachelors of Fine Art at University of the Arts
September 1, 2003 - May 31, 2007Graduate Studies Certificate at Salt Institute for Documentary Studies - Portland, ME
December 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008Bachelors of Fine Art (BFA) in Photography at University of the Arts - Philadelphia, PA
September 1, 2003 - May 1, 2007Pre-College Certificate Work at Rhode Island School of Design - Providence, RI
June 1, 2002 - August 1, 2002Graduate Studies Certificate at Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2008Bachelors of Fine Art (BFA) in Photography at University of the Arts
September 1, 2003 - May 1, 2007Pre-College Certificate at Rhode Island School of Design
June 1, 2002 - August 1, 2002Graduate Studies Certificate at Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
December 1, 2008 - October 7, 2025Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA), Photography at University of the Arts
September 1, 2003 - May 1, 2007Pre-College Certificate at Rhode Island School of Design
June 1, 2002 - August 1, 2002Graduate Studies Certificate at Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
December 1, 2008 - October 7, 2025Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) in Photography at University of the Arts
September 1, 2003 - May 1, 2007Pre-College Certificate at Rhode Island School of Design
June 1, 2002 - August 1, 2002Qualifications
Graduate Studies Certificate
December 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Pre-College Certificate
June 1, 2002 - August 31, 2002Graduate Studies Certificate
December 1, 2008 - October 7, 2025Pre-College Certificate
June 1, 2002 - August 1, 2002Industry Experience
Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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