William Oistad
Imaging Portfolio
I have over twenty years experience operating as a Digital Imaging Retoucher in corporate, boutique and freelance settings. I have expert level skills in Adobe Photoshop coupled with a working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. I have been noted for consistently providing high-quality creative work for difficult imaging projects, often being assigned specific projects for my ability to create images requiring a minimum of revisions. My MFA in Visual Arts affords me a unique, detail-oriented perspective.
All 'original' photos are located on the left, 'retouched' photos on the right. All photos are protected by copyright.
Use the center slider, left and right, to reveal the 'before' and 'after' states of the photographs
Project: State History Museum
Client retouching instructions:
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Remove black filing units behind main desk.
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Clean wood ceiling.
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Tone down tabletop and carpet texture/ pattern.
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Add in person to populate the space.
Project: University Buildings
Client retouching instructions:
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Remove and rebuild traffic barriers in the lower part of the photo and delete poles, wires and traffic light. Add pedestrians.
Project: interior Office
Client retouching instructions:
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Replace shaded windows and clean up ceiling sensors.
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Add TV image and a second refrigerator near far window.
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Add people to the space and stairs.
People
Project: Headshot
Client retouching instructions:
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Reduce aging naturally and warm photo for a promotional image.
Project: Headshot
Client retouching instructions:
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Reduce blemishes and shadowing for a natural headshot.
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Clean background and hair for less distraction.
Advertising and Catalogue
Project: Spread Composition
Client retouching instructions:
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Create advertising spread for print per the supplied layout
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Build background image from supplied photos and Logo.
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Layer separate elements on top of spread after removing each photo background, create drop shadows.
Project: Model retouching
Client retouching instructions:
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Retouch this model in all 5 different positions to change the pattern of his clothing away from the recognizable pattern, per art direction.
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Outline the model to separate from the photographic background.
Project: catalogue items
Client retouching instructions:
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Color correct the photographed brand items to match the samples.
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Change the color of the towel in the image, per art direction.
Project: Image Exploration
Client retouching instructions:
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Color correct the original photograph to create a dramatic setting using lighting, color and contrast.