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About Me<\/h1>\n

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“Hello, my name’s Alan Vertue (call me Al). Having spent more than four decades behind the lens, I’ve had the pleasure of photographing practically everything from fashion and advertising, through to editorial and corporate gigs. Now retired, I’ve traded in my camera for a mouse, focusing on retouching and enhancing images. Let me put my years of experience to work for you, bringing out the best in your photos with a personal touch.”<\/h5>\n

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About Me<\/h1>\n

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“Hello, my name’s Alan Vertue (call me Al). Having spent more than four decades behind the lens, I’ve had the pleasure of photographing practically everything from fashion and advertising, through to editorial and corporate gigs. Now retired, I’ve traded in my camera for a mouse, focusing on retouching and enhancing images. Let me put my years of experience to work for you, bringing out the best in your photos with a personal touch.”<\/h5>\n

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About Me<\/h1>\n

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“Hello, my name’s Alan Vertue (call me Al). Having spent more than four decades behind the lens, I’ve had the pleasure of photographing practically everything from fashion and advertising, through to editorial and corporate gigs. Now retired, I’ve traded in my camera for a mouse, focusing on retouching and enhancing images. Let me put my years of experience to work for you, bringing out the best in your photos with a personal touch.”<\/h5>\n

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With over 40 years of experience<\/a> and a passion for perfection, I offer premium photo editing and retouching services tailored to your needs. My commitment to quality ensures that your images stand out with precision and finesse, whether it’s enhancing portraits, restoring old photos, or refining product shots.<\/p>\n

When you choose to work with me, you’re not just getting edits; you’re getting a seamless workflow designed to exceed your expectations. I communicate closely with clients to understand their vision and provide personalised solutions that elevate their images to the next level. Each project is approached with meticulous attention to detail, whether it be simple deep-etching and background knock-outs or more complex image manipulation, I commit to delivering the results you’ve pre-visualised. Let’s collaborate to bring that vision to life. Place your trust in a pro who is committed to excellence every step of the way.<\/h4>\n

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I leverage my skills and expertise with industry-standard tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Topaz Labs AI plugins, which allow me to achieve professional-grade results and meet the highest standards of quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

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My core services include:<\/p>\n