I have seven years of professional experience using Photoshop in high-volume e-commerce and editorial photo production, and I enjoy helping students learn how to use it in a clear, practical way. I have a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, and my background includes retouching and production work for major brands including Reebok, adidas, New Balance, and Puma. At Straub Collaborative, I served as the lead retoucher for Reebok, where I developed strong skills in retouching, image...
I have seven years of professional experience using Photoshop in high-volume e-commerce and editorial photo production, and I enjoy helping students learn how to use it in a clear, practical way. I have a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, and my background includes retouching and production work for major brands including Reebok, adidas, New Balance, and Puma. At Straub Collaborative, I served as the lead retoucher for Reebok, where I developed strong skills in retouching, image consistency, color quality, and efficient workflow under deadline.
My experience also includes post-production and image workflow support in fast-paced professional environments. I worked with large sets of images, followed brand style guides, helped improve production processes, and built a strong understanding of how Photoshop is used day to day in real client work. Earlier in my career, I worked as Lead Photo Technician at Northwest Sports Photography, where I developed a strong foundation in image quality, organization, and production workflow. These experiences gave me both the technical knowledge and the practical perspective that I now bring into tutoring.
When I work with students, I try to make Photoshop feel approachable and useful rather than overwhelming. I can help with beginner skills, photo editing, retouching, layers, masking, color correction, and building faster workflows. My teaching style is patient, hands-on, and adapted to each student's goals and experience level. Whether someone is learning Photoshop for school, creative work, photography, or professional development, my goal is to help them build confidence and leave each lesson with skills they can use right away.