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Expert Photo Editing Services — No AI Tools

Hi, I'm Rob — New Zealand's go-to Photoshop expert for weddings, heirlooms, and commercial retouching. As an experienced Photoshop expert and Photoshop trainer with an extensive career, I have worked around the world with most major advertising agencies, well-known magazines and leading professional photographers. Based in New Zealand, I offer high-end Photoshop retouching and pre-press imaging services to clients around the country and overseas, offering the full range of Photoshop editing services.

WHY AI ISN'T ENOUGH

See the difference expert retouching makes 

AI tools are fast — but they can't replace 30+ years of craft. Muddy skin tones, warped hands, missing detail.
See what happens when you trust your most precious photos to a real expert...

Original photo — Surfing at Piha 1964
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Original image

  • As presented by the client
AI edited black and white result
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Surfing at Piha 1964 — AI edited

  • Detail missing
  • Background halo artefacts
  • Uncanny expressions
Expert retouching result by Rob Nicol Mac Artist NZ
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Surfing at Piha 1964 — Rob retouched

  • Every person looks natural
  • Clean, seamless background
  • Heirloom-quality result
AI colour correction result
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Surfing at Piha 1964 — AI edited (colour)

  • Clothing changed
  • Features blurred
  • Mismatched lighting
Expert colour retouching by Rob Nicol Mac Artist NZ
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Surfing at Piha 1964 — Rob retouched (colour)

  • Natural skin luminosity
  • Clean seamless background
  • True-to-life colour
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“Good retouching should look like a photographic masterpiece – it should look as if it hasn't been retouched at all.”
— Rob Nicol, Mac Artist NZ

30+

years' experience

Free

low-res proof first

NZ-based

worldwide clients

100%

hand-crafted edits

Retoucher – Wedding Pictures and Heirloom Photos a Speciality

After working at Bride and Groom Magazine for over 20 years, my particular interest is retouching wedding photos. I love adding an extra sparkle to the images of your special day so they can be treasured forever. I am adept at adding or removing elements from a photo (including people) to make it look as desired... no one will ever know I have been there! View more examples on my portfolio page.

I also enjoy helping restore people's cherished family and heirloom photos. You will be amazed at the photo restoration that can be achieved with skilled digital enhancement.

If you are looking for a great result at a competitive price, contact me. I'm always happy to discuss or quote with no obligation. I will also endeavour to do a free low-res version for you before you engage my services.