Shafky Z.
Professional Photographer and Editor
Photo Editor & Color Grader | 7+ Years Exp (Weddings, Portraits & Automotive) Hi, I’m Shafky. As a photographer and post-production specialist with over 7 years of hands-on experience, I know exactly what it takes to bring an image to its full potential; whether that’s turning around a massive, fast-paced wedding gallery or executing high-end, detailed retouching on a commercial portrait. I don't just batch-apply generic presets and walk away. Because I'm a photographer myself, I know the frustration of dealing with mismatched venue lighting, tricky outdoor white balance, or mixed light sources that throw off skin tones and car paint. My job is to take that entire editing backlog off your plate and deliver clean, consistent, beautifully balanced images that match your exact creative vision. What I Specialize In: Weddings & Event Edits: Rapid culling and seamless color consistency across hundreds of RAW files. I ensure flawless, natural skin tones from harsh noon sunlight right into a dimly lit wedding reception hall. Advanced Retouching: Precise exposure matching and complex Photoshop workflows, including frequency separation, to keep skin looking clean and completely natural. Noise Reduction & Upscaling: I utilize specialized software to expertly denoise and upscale low-light or heavily cropped images without losing critical detail. Automotive & Landscapes: Controlling harsh reflections, creating deep contrast, and applying stylized, modern color grading that makes vehicles and environments stand out. My Workflow Guarantee: Clear, human communication: No robotic templates, just straightforward updates. Strict respect for your deadlines: I know turnaround time is everything in this industry. Absolute protection: Total care and confidentiality for your RAW files. Whether you are a high-volume wedding studio looking to outsource your weekly backlog, or an agency needing a premium grade for a commercial asset, let’s chat about your next project.
Earnings and projects
An estimate from an earlier read
Last 6 months: $1.9k
Billed in all: $1,986$2k
$173 in the last 6 months
Across 12 contracts
Across 12 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
No data since Nov 5, 2026.
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