CS Toledo

Professional Photographer and High-end Retoucher specializing in Fashion, Beauty, Luxury, Still Life,
and Commercial genre, with bold and glossy style of iconic imagery.  With a creative eye for style,
excellent attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently, Christian is a reliable artist who
thrives under pressure and is inspired by creativity-focused artistic challenges.

Freelance Photographer & Retoucher

www (dot) cstoledophoto (dot) com

04/2009 - PRESENT 

Consults with clients to determine their needs and goals, and created professional visual images using
  various photography & lighting equipment, including set-up and props.
- Prepared product shoots, transported photography equipment, and was responsible for the lighting,
  composition, and post-production.
- Executed fashion and beauty campaigns and dealt with booking and directing models, makeup artists,
  hair stylists, and studio locations.
- Completed catalogue style shoots for e-commerce while maintaining high standards of lighting 
  consistency and color accuracy, following photography set guidelines.

Senior Retoucher

Light House Studio Dubai

10/2013 - 04/2019 

- Handled post-production of various shoots, from processing raw files to high-end retouching and
  compositing based on the project brief.
- Communicated with client photographers and art directors to determine their project requirements,
  specific guidelines and special instructions.
- Collaborated with in-house photographers on art direction and advice on improving lighting design
  for a faster and more efficient post-production time.  
- Responsible for properly filing project files into effective catalogue system and backups.
- Periodically assisted on shoots as digitial technician responsible for monitoring lighting and color
 consistency on the duration of more complex and elaborate tethered shoots.
- Teamed up with other retouchers to handle high volume e-commerce projects to achieve seamless
 consistent look and cohesive style across the finished products.
- Regularly handles projects involving luxury cars, food, cosmetics, models, and celebrities.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

De La Salle University - Dasmariñas

06/2005 - 03/2009 

Computer Research and Software Development

English Proficiency Program

De La Salle University - Dasmariñas

08/2007 - 09/2007