Why In-House Retouching Matters
Did you know most studios outsource their editing?
We don’t. Our retouching team is just upstairs – literally. On the third floor, working side-by-side with our photographers and directors to bring every image to life. Same building, same team, same commitment to getting it right.
Why? Well, aside from the fact that they’re awesome coworkers and genuinely great humans, there are a few key reasons.
- Your Team Gets Full Creative Control
When retouching is done in-house, your project stays in the hands of the same team who helped plan, shoot and light it. That means less time explaining your brand and edits – and more time getting the final product right. From skintones to shadows to subtle tweaks in the texture, we ensure every detail aligns with your vision and your audience.
2. Faster Turnarounds, Fewer Headaches
Outsourcing can slow things down. Back and forth revisions, time zone delays, miscommunication…
With an in-house retouching team our artists work directly alongside our photographers and producers. Together we move faster, respond quickly, and deliver polished final files on schedule (most of the time ahead of it).
3. Retouching that Feels Invisible
We believe that great retouching… doesn’t look retouched. Our team knows how to enhance an image while preserving authenticity – especially since we have the product, photographer and in most cases clients, in the studio while we are retouching. So we can physically see the color, texture and subtle nuances. Especially in food, product, people, drink & liquid and packaging photography where realism matters.
4. Real-Time Collaboration
Our retouchers are part of your shoot day, your review sessions and your overall creative process. Want to see a quick mockup – no problem! Our team can show you, in real-time, what the final product could look like. And you won’t have to explain your vision twice (or three times) because our post-produciton team will be in the room for the kick-off meeting and will pop down during the shoot to see how things are going, ask questions and directly collaborate with you and your team.
TLDR; In-house retouching isn’t just a workflow perk – its a creative advantage.
When you partner with OMS, you’re not just getting beautiful photography – you are getting a full team of pros (most with 15+ years experience) committed to making every image pixel-perfect and brand-aligned.
Let’s bring your vision to life. Contact us today!