Architecture Photography Post-Production Retouching
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Post-Production

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High-end retouching and colour work for architectural and interior photography. Included as standard in every shoot commission, and available as a standalone service for existing image libraries. The standard is fine art realistic — accurate to the building at its best, not manufactured to look like a render.

The Standard

The test for every retouched image is whether the intervention is visible. If it is, the work is not finished. Perspective correction, exposure blending, sky optimisation, and removal of site clutter are all tools — not ends in themselves. The architecture is the subject. The edit exists to serve it.

No AI composites, no render replacements, no manufactured skies from unrelated shoots. The image should represent what the building looks like at its finest real moment. That is the only standard worth working to.

Standalone Retouching

Existing image libraries are accepted for standalone post-production. This includes work shot by other photographers, older archives requiring colour-grading updates, or images from construction progress shoots that need to be raised to publication standard.

Files are assessed before a quote is given. Not all files are suitable for elevation to the required standard — if the capture is not there, the retouch cannot manufacture it. This is communicated upfront.

What Is Included
Perspective Correction
Keystone and lens distortion corrected. Verticals true. Horizontals level. Architecture reads as built.
Exposure Blending
Interior and exterior exposures balanced. Windows clean. Shadow detail preserved. No HDR artefacts.
Sky Optimisation
Sky enhanced or replaced from same-day captures where conditions require. Matched to shoot time and location.
Clutter Removal
Site hoardings, vehicles, cables, and temporary elements removed where they detract from the architecture.
Colour Grading
Consistent colour temperature, tonal balance, and material accuracy across all images in a commission.
Delivery Formats
Full-resolution TIFF master files and web-optimised JPEGs. Print-ready and screen-ready in a single delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you retouch images that were not shot by you?
Yes. Standalone retouching is available for existing files. The quality of the output depends on the quality of the capture — RAW files are strongly preferred over processed JPEGs. Send a sample before commissioning so the files can be assessed.
How many revision rounds are included?
Two revision rounds are included for every commission. Revisions beyond this are charged at a per-image rate. In practice, the majority of commissions are delivered to the client's satisfaction within the first or second round.
What file formats do you accept for standalone retouching?
RAW files from any major camera system are preferred. Processed TIFFs at full resolution are also accepted. High-resolution JPEGs can be worked with but have limitations. Files under 20 megapixels are generally not suitable for the level of work required for print publication.
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