How to hire a photo editor in 2025?
Hiring a photo editor can be easy if you know what to look for. Learn what a photo editor does, how much it costs to hire one, how long their projects take, and what questions to ask before hiring.
What is a Photo Editor?
A photo editor retouches digital photographs to improve their quality,
composition and visual appeal, using software tools and techniques to adjust
colors, contrast, lighting and other elements. They transform raw images into
polished and professional-quality photographs suitable for various purposes,
including print publications, websites and social media. They use editing
softwares like Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom or GIMP.
Things a Photo Editor can do for you
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Photo manipulation: Use advanced editing techniques to improve images, combining
elements from multiple photos or digitally modifying aspects such as
lighting, colors and composition to create beautiful photos
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Image editing: Refine images by adjusting factors like brightness, contrast,
saturation and sharpness to improve its visual appeal and clarity while
maintaining the integrity of the original content
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Portrait re-touching: Refine portraits by smoothing skin imperfections, adjusting facial
features and enhancing overall appearance, producing polished and flattering
images for professional or personal use
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Product image editing: Edit product images for e-commerce or marketing purposes by
adjusting colors, backgrounds and lighting so products are presented in the
best possible light to attract customers and drive sales
How much does it cost to hire a Photo Editor?
Photo editors on Fiverr typically charge by the services they offer, with fees
ranging from $19.00 to $52.00. To give an idea of pricing, here are some
average fees from sellers on Fiverr.
- Photo manipulation: Average of $30.00 per job
- Image editing: Average of $22.00 per job
- Portrait re-touching: Average of $28.00 per job
- Product image editing: Average of $19.00 per job
Questions to ask when hiring a Photo Editor
- What software and tools do you use for photo editing?
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Can you talk about your approach to retouching and enhancing photographs
while maintaining a natural look?
- How do you handle large volumes of images in photo editing projects?
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Can you show us examples of before-and-after edits from your portfolio?
How much time does a Photo Editor take to complete a job on Fiverr?
Depending on the project, photo editors on Fiverr take an average of 4 to 13
days to complete a job. Photo manipulation takes an average of 4 days, as
does portrait re-touching. Image editing takes around 3 days to complete,
while product image editing usually takes 4 days. Some Fiverr sellers offer
faster delivery times for an extra fee.
