Melissa Gaudino
private photo editing
based in new england & available worldwide
professional photo editing For busy wedding and lifestyle photographers who want to outsource their editing and create more time to intentionally invest in their business and life.
an EDITING EXPERIENCE designed exclusively foR you
owning a photography business means juggling a million things and can feel so overwhelming.
Hey busy photographer!
Imagine being able to wrap up a photo session, transfer your Lightroom catalog to your private photo editor, and then closing your computer and spending your precious time however you choose.
I am devoted to becoming a trusted part of your business team who pours myself into editing your photos with exactly the style and quality you do so you can confidently outsource your work and put some balance back into your business.
let me take the task of editing off your plate
carly
"I LOVE MELISSA! IT'S SAFE TO SAY I MAY BE A TINY BIT OBSESSED WITH HER AND HER WORK! SHE IS SO CREATIVE AND HAS SUCH AN EYE FOR ALL OF IT; SHE IS JUST MAGIC!"
"I LOVE WORKING WITH MELISSA. SHE IS A PROFESSIONAL FROM START TO FINISH WHO POURS HER HEART INTO HER WORK. THERE IS SO MUCH BEAUTY IN EVERY SINGLE PHOTOGRAPH!"
ANGIolina
"MELISSA IS PROFESSIONAL, PATIENT, AND SO MUCH FUN TO WORK WITH. I RECOMMEND WORKING WITH MELISSA BECAUSE SHE IS NOT ONLY FUN-LOVING, BUT HER WORK IS AMAZING!"
kate
GIRL mom, nature lover, book worm
I believe wholeheartedly that life is meant for way more than just working, and it is my life's purpose to inspire others with this mindset. I want to help you find the perfect work-life balance in your business by becoming your photo editing bestie so you can be free to do the things that light you up.
When I am not working away in Lightroom, I love going on roadtrips, hiking, camping, brewery-hopping, and planning my eventual move with my family into a tiny home in the mountains.
let me help you slash your workload & live the balanced life of your dreams
I am passionate about helping busy photographers GAIN BACK their TIME so they can infuse intentionality into their lives.
melissa gaudino
• preset application
• image cropping and straightening
• color and exposure correction
• adjustments to HSL
• sharpening and noise-reduction
• Black and white conversions as desired
• AI mask application to subjects or sky
IN LIGHTROOM CLASSIC:
The basic editing package includes all of the following with a turn-around time that will keep your business moving and floor your clients.
This is THE GOOD STUFF — A UNIQUE OUTSOURCING EXPERIENCE CREATED TO FIT YOU
basic Editing
In addition to all of the features in the basic editing package, the advanced editing package includes localized brushing and masking to impact specific portions of your images.
the extras — take your outsourcing to the next level and add to your editing package
advanced editing
• preset application
• image cropping and straightening
• color and exposure correction
• adjustments to HSL
• sharpening and noise-reduction
• Black and white conversions as desired
• AI mask application to subjects or sky
• localized mask and brush application
IN LIGHTROOM CLASSIC:
WHAT IF I EDIT IN ADOBE LIGHTROOM CC INSTEAD OF CLASSIC?
Do you offer EDITING IN adobe photoshop?
HOW DO YOU MATCH YOUR EDITS TO MY SPECIFIC STYLE?
To ensure that you send and receive catalogs exactly when you need them, I do all editing by appointment only. You will have access to my calendar where you can secure the specific dates that you need and never have to wait in a queue or line.
how does appointment-based scheduling work?
You've got questions, I've got answers.
Check below to see if your question is one of the most commonly asked.
FAqs
WHAT IF I EDIT IN ADOBE LIGHTROOM CC INSTEAD OF CLASSIC?
DO YOU OFFER EDITING IN ADOBE PHOTOSHOP?
When you prepare your catalog to send to me, you will edit a selection of images across the different lighting situations from your session. These images become the anchor images that I use to match all of my edits to!
HOW DO YOU MATCH YOUR EDITS TO MY SPECIFIC STYLE?
HOW DOES APPOINTMENT-BASED SCHEDULING WORK?
You've got questions, I've got answers.
Check below to see if your question is one of the most commonly asked.
FAqs
WHAT IF I EDIT IN ADOBE LIGHTROOM CC INSTEAD OF CLASSIC?
Edits to your photographs will be made in Adobe Lightroom Classic exclusively.
DO YOU OFFER EDITING IN ADOBE PHOTOSHOP?
HOW DO YOU MATCH YOUR EDITS TO MY SPECIFIC STYLE?
HOW DOES APPOINTMENT-BASED SCHEDULING WORK?
You've got questions, I've got answers.
Check below to see if your question is one of the most commonly asked.
FAqs
Because Adobe Lightroom CC is optimized for cloud-based storage and is missing critical features that a private photo editor needs to reference and match to your specific edits, I can only work in Adobe Lightroom Classic. Adobe Lightroom Classic is an incredible tool for organization that will take your editing to the next level and is worth learning and switching to!
WHAT IF I EDIT IN ADOBE LIGHTROOM CC INSTEAD OF CLASSIC?
DO YOU OFFER EDITING IN ADOBE PHOTOSHOP?
HOW DO YOU MATCH YOUR EDITS TO MY SPECIFIC STYLE?
HOW DOES APPOINTMENT-BASED SCHEDULING WORK?
You've got questions, I've got answers.
Check below to see if your question is one of the most commonly asked.
FAqs
an editing experience tailor made just for you
Outsourcing your work to a private photo editor means investing in building a genuine relationship with a Lightroom expert devoted to learning your exact editing style. Instead of feeling editing overwhelm after organizing and shooting multiple sessions a week, you'll be free to focus on the aspects of your business and life that are most important to you.
From learning your specific editing preferences to applying your personal presets to editing to your precise standards, I have developed a simple and personalized
system that you won’t know how you ever lived without.
A professional photo EDITOR
WHY YOU NEED
Immediately after you sign on as a client, you’ll receive exclusive access to the private photo editing calendar in which you can select the desired dates you would like your catalog to be edited on. Appointment-based scheduling means that your catalogs will be edited and delivered in the exact time frames of your choosing, with no guesswork involved.
01. BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
how this works
It’s time to get ready for your appointment! Before your scheduled appointment date, you will use your favorite software to cull your photographs and then import them into a new Lightroom catalog.
02. CULL & CREATE cATALOG
how this works
After you’ve created your catalog, you’ll spend some time in it edit a selection of images that will become models for me to use so that I can match my edits exactly to your style. You will edit and color-label the photos that will show me how you edit your pictures across the variety of lighting situations and locations in your photographs.
03. EDIT ANCHOR IMAGES
how this works
To ensure that your files are a manageable size for exporting and sending, you’ll receive step-by-step instructions from me for saving your catalog as a Smart Preview Catalog. You will drag and drop your zipped catalog file to me via a secured uploader and then receive a confirmation that your file was received along with your invoice.
Then it’s time for you to sit back and relax while your catalog gets edited precisely to your editing style and standards for you.
04. pREPARE & UPLOAD CATALOG
how this works
When your catalog is finished being edited for you, you’ll receive an email from me with a link to download your files and simple instructions for downloading and importing your freshly edited catalog back into your Lightroom Classic. Woohoo!
05. IMPORT YOUR EDITED CATALOG
how this works
Interested in starting ASAP? Me too. Snag a spot on my client list instantly and let's get started right away.
become a client today
Claim a risk-free complimentary trial run that includes 100 free image edits to a catalog of your choosing so you can see what private photo editing is all about.
book a free trial run
I know that outsourcing your editing is an enormous step, and I am totally here for you. Get in touch to book a free consultation Zoom so I can answer all of your questions.
schedule a free consultation
limited spots!
choose from three simple ways to get started
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? LET'S TAKE THE LEAP TOGETHER!
and create time for the things that matter the most
to infuse intention into your business and life, let go of editing overwhelm,
now is the time
Now booking!
limited client spots available for 2023
ready to get started?
Thank you for considering me for your outsourcing needs! To maintain the highest quality, I take on a limited number of new clients per year to ensure that each is given the attention and quality they deserve.
The form below is very important as it helps me get a sense of who you are and what your photo editing needs are. It's my goal to only work with clients that I am a great fit with so my services can truly help them. To make sure we are an excellent fit for each other, please take a moment to tell me about you and your business.
