Product photo retouching and post-production

Editing the photos you already have. Background replacement, colour variants, clean-up and a consistent look across your whole catalogue.

Retouched photo of a knitted hat
Terikuli hat
Laundry perfume bottle in a laundry room
Lifestyle scene
Time for Joke cards flying on a pink background, a composite photo
Time for Joke cards

What is product photo post-production?

Post-production is editing finished photos on a computer. For product photos it most often means removing dust and scratches, matching colours to the real product, replacing the background, unifying crops and creating colour variants without a new shoot. I also worked professionally as a retoucher in Australia.

What I edit

  • Clean-up. Dust, fingerprints, scratches and distracting reflections.
  • Background replacement or clean-up. To white, transparent (PNG) or into a scene.
  • Colour variants. I photograph one product and create the other colours in post-production.
  • A consistent catalogue. The same crop, size, shadow and colour across all products.
  • Creative additions. Added elements, composites, edits for advertising.

When is retouching better than a new shoot?

Retouching makes sense when the photos are sharp and well lit and just need a cleaner background, a consistent look or colour variants. If a shot is blurry, dark or taken from the wrong angle, it's quicker and cheaper to photograph the product again. Send me a sample and I'll tell you what makes sense.

Frequently asked questions about retouching

All questions
Can you edit photos I already have?

Yes. I'll clean up the background, unify colours and crops or create colour variants. Send me a sample and I'll tell you whether retouching or a new shoot makes more sense.

What format and resolution will the photos be in?

As standard I deliver JPG for the web and, on request, PNG with a transparent background. I'll prepare the size and aspect ratio to your brief. One format is included in the price; each additional crop costs CZK 50 per photo. I send the photos via a download link.

How much does product photography cost?

A white-background photo costs from CZK 300, a creative photo from CZK 450 and a lifestyle photo CZK 900 per shot. Each order includes a one-off fee for setting up the scene and lighting, from CZK 600. The exact price depends on the number of products, the material and the style. I'll send a no-obligation quote within 1–3 working days. Full price list

Let's photograph your products

What to include in your message:
  • what the product is and how many photos you need
  • what they will be used for (online shop, social media, flyers, billboards)
  • which style you prefer (white background, creative, your own idea)
  • when you need the photos
dalibor@dalibornovotny.cz +420 603 472 099 České Budějovice, Czech Republic

Write to me

I'll send you ideas and a quote within 1–3 working days.

The enquiry is free and non-binding.