“As a photographer, I have made Tess my go-to vendor for high end retouching. From extremely technical product illustrating pictures to nuanced editorial photographs, Tess’ skill and innate understanding of both the aesthetic of the photograph and the needs of the end user is refined, sophisticated, and meticulous.”
— William Waldron (Photographer)
“Any agency or studio would be so lucky to have Tess. I’ve been working with her for over 10 years, and in this time, I witnessed her growth as a photo retoucher. Tess began as a talented and reliable team member, and became a truly exceptional retoucher whose work was consistently on point. Tess brings attention to detail to her craft-especially refining skin tones, managing complex composites, or matching color across multiple assets. Tess is able to interpret creative direction and translate it into polished, final imagery, and her commitment to quality is evident in everything she delivers. What stands out most about Tess is her work ethic. She is dependable, collaborative, and always invested in delivering the best possible result for her team and the brands she works on.”
— Meredith Murphy (Senior Producer, Integrated Production at Dentsu Creative)
“I’ve worked with Tess for over ten years and she is a fantastic photo retoucher. She is fast, she has a critical eye, she takes great direction, she doesn’t get flustered, the list goes on and on. Highly, highly recommended!”
— Donaly Shaw (Integrated Production/Project Managment at Dentsu Creative)
“I have worked with Tess for the last 15 years. The last 10 years, Tess has been a Senior Retoucher. Her knowledge of multiple Adobe Creative Cloud apps is superb, specially Photoshop. Tess has consistently demonstrated exceptional technical skills in photo retouching, particularly within Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, Lightroom and other Apps. She has a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of color correction, compositing, and other essential retouching techniques. Tess is proficient in enhancing images for various purposes, including advertising, e-commerce, and editorial. Beyond technical expertise, Tess is a highly creative individual with a strong artistic vision. She can effectively interpret creative briefs and translate them into visually compelling images. Tess is a reliable and dedicated team member, consistently met tight deadlines and maintained a positive and collaborative attitude throughout. Her contributions have been invaluable to our team. Tess will be a significant asset to any organization. I highly recommend her without reservation.”
— Julio Moreno (Senior Production Artist at Tag)
“Tess, a Photo Retoucher I worked with for 10+ years at Dentsu Creative. I am a Lead Senior Producer and she and I have worked on countless projects together over the years. She is one of my top favorite retouchers to work with and the first one that comes to mind when I have a complex and time sensitive project. She’s not afraid to offer suggestions and solutions making the creative’s vision come to life. She has a keen eye for detail and color. Which are key skillsets needed for putting a Frankenstein image together and making it look natural. Her extensions are flawless, and she never shies away from a challenge. Tess has played an integral part of our team and will also for future teams to come. Everyone who works with her should feel lucky.”
— Evelyn Santana-Ducos (Lead Senior Producer, Integrated Production at Dentsu Creative)
“I had the pleasure of managing Tess Lundgardh during her time as a photo retoucher and media artist, and I’m continually impressed by her refined eye for color and composition. Tess has that rare ability to enhance images subtly and tastefully, always elevating them without overworking them. Her work consistently brought clarity and richness to our visual output. She’s fast, meticulous, and deeply collaborative-always open to feedback and generous with her own creative insight. Tess helped foster a positive, solution-focused atmosphere on our team and was an essential part of many successful projects. If you’re looking for someone who brings both technical skill and creative intuition to the table, Tess is an absolute asset.”
— Colin Cunningham (Senior Director, Studio Production)
“I’ve worked with Tess for years on all kinds of projects with many clients, often under tight deadlines. She consistently delivers very clean retouching-whether it’s products, lifestyle shots, or beauty images, and she’s also skilled at complex montages. Her color correction is outstanding. Tess is organized and asks smart questions that help move the work forward. I highly recommend Tess.”