I'm Rob DiCaterino, host of Adventures in Retouching. As industry insiders and veterans, my guests and I have fun, casual, and informative conversations about being professional photo retouchers and digital post production artists.
The goal of my show is to share valuable tips and useful information to help guide you in your journey and explore options, whether you're a retoucher trying to advance in your career, a recent graduate wondering what possibilities are out there for you, or someone trying to pivot into a creative role and didn't know retouching exists. Let us help you learn and progress.
We discuss our backgrounds, experiences, retouching career paths, how to break into the industry, our recommendations, hardware setups, software, Adobe Photoshop, the best tools, efficient techniques, resumes, portfolios, the realities of being a retoucher, working in photo studios, what to do, what to avoid, and everything else.
Please join us as we share our adventures in retouching.
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I'm Rob DiCaterino, host of Adventures in Retouching. As industry insiders and veterans, my guests and I have fun, casual, and informative conversations about being professional photo retouchers and digital post production artists.
The goal of my show is to share valuable tips and useful information to help guide you in your journey and explore options, whether you're a retoucher trying to advance in your career, a recent graduate wondering what possibilities are out there for you, or someone trying to pivot into a creative role and didn't know retouching exists. Let us help you learn and progress.
We discuss our backgrounds, experiences, retouching career paths, how to break into the industry, our recommendations, hardware setups, software, Adobe Photoshop, the best tools, efficient techniques, resumes, portfolios, the realities of being a retoucher, working in photo studios, what to do, what to avoid, and everything else.
Please join us as we share our adventures in retouching.
Today’s guest is professional photo retoucher Remy Amezcua: Instagram: @ymerame I talk with professional retoucher Remy Amezcua about his background, Photoshop tools, his traditional photography and digital tech experience, his evolution as a retoucher, being able to interpret and translate clients’ instructions, the importance of getting details right on set, debunking “no filter”, dangerous retouching, […]
I’m your host Rob DiCaterino and today I answer the question, What type of retouching do I prefer? Each week, I’ll answer one of my own questions in addition to posting an episode with one of my guests. That way, you get to know more about me and hear my knowledge and perspective to help […]
Today’s guest is professional photo retoucher John Zampetti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-zampetti-29a55aa4/ I talk with professional retoucher John Zampetti about his definition of retouching, his background and experience, how he got started in the industry, learning CGI, the importance of using visual references, his go-to Photoshop tools, the power of gradient maps, his CGI apps, his most and […]
Today’s guest is professional photo retoucher Bogdana Ferguson: https://bogdanaferguson.com Instagram: @the.bogdana https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdana-ferguson I talk with professional retoucher Bogdana Ferguson about her background, being both a photographer and retoucher, her go-to Photoshop tools, what people just starting out in retouching need to learn and focus on, portfolio advice, being in retoucher mode in real life, under-retouching […]
Today’s guest is professional photo retoucher Jinda Phommavongsa: https://photovongsa.com Instagram: @photovongsa https://www.linkedin.com/in/jindaphommavongsa/ I talk with professional retoucher Jinda Phommavongsa about his background, big changes he’s experienced in the retouching industry, his hardware setup, what retouching means, what defines a good retoucher, the importance of being open-minded and open to learning, how to evolve as a […]
Today’s guest is professional photo retoucher Erin Nocera: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-nocera-b5197510a/ Instagram: @isolationista I talk with professional retoucher Erin Nocera about her background, transitioning from a photography career to a retouching career, getting in the zone, her favorite categories of retouching, her hardware and software setup, Corel Painter, over-retouching and bad retouching, her evolution as a retoucher, […]
Today’s guest is professional photo retoucher Katie Anderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-anderson-947a0b141/ Instagram: @kaillustrations I talk with professional retoucher Katie Anderson about her background, illustration skills, getting started in a professional retouching career, her interview experience, the importance of referrals, taste levels and aesthetics, hardware setup, software, Affinity Photo on iPad, her go-to Photoshop tools, her evolution as […]
I’m your host Rob DiCaterino and today I give you an overview of my own career and background, and how I became a professional retoucher. Each week, I’ll answer one of my own questions in addition to posting an episode with one of my guests. That way, you get to know more about me and […]
Today’s guest is professional photo retoucher Miriam Ramos: http://www.miriamjramos.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriamjramos/ Instagram: @miriamjramos We discuss Miriam’s background, hardware setup, Photoshop tools, career path, her evolution as a retoucher, self-esteem, important things to learn if you’re just starting out, what it’s like working in an e-comm photo studio, resumes, portfolios, over-retouching, explaining what retouching is to people […]
I’m your host Rob DiCaterino and I take a few minutes to explain the purpose of Adventures in Retouching. As industry insiders and veterans, my guests and I have fun, casual, and informative conversations about being professional photo retouchers and digital post production artists. The goal of my show is to share valuable tips and […]
Today’s guest is professional photo retoucher and post production manager Matthew Policastro: https://matthewpolicastro.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewpolicastro Instagram: @matthewpolicastro We discuss Matt’s background, hardware setup, software, Photoshop tools, his evolution as a retoucher, what to learn if you’re just starting out, resumes, portfolios, over-retouching, blockers, his future, and more. Thank you Matt for being a guest and sharing […]
I'm Rob DiCaterino, host of Adventures in Retouching. As industry insiders and veterans, my guests and I have fun, casual, and informative conversations about being professional photo retouchers and digital post production artists.
The goal of my show is to share valuable tips and useful information to help guide you in your journey and explore options, whether you're a retoucher trying to advance in your career, a recent graduate wondering what possibilities are out there for you, or someone trying to pivot into a creative role and didn't know retouching exists. Let us help you learn and progress.
We discuss our backgrounds, experiences, retouching career paths, how to break into the industry, our recommendations, hardware setups, software, Adobe Photoshop, the best tools, efficient techniques, resumes, portfolios, the realities of being a retoucher, working in photo studios, what to do, what to avoid, and everything else.
Please join us as we share our adventures in retouching.
