• NIXON brand logo with stylized black text on a white background.
  • Road Runner Sports logo with stylized 'R' and orange text on a black background.
  • The phrase 'KINDRED BRAVELY' written in large, elegant black capital letters on a plain background.
  • Black background with a white circular icon of a star with multiple points, resembling a compass rose, in the top right corner.
  • Logo for L SPACE by Monica Wise featuring a star to the left of the text.
  • A person pointing at a blackboard with handwritten notes about goals, challenges, and actions.
  • Empty black screen.
  • Logo with the word 'TAVIK' in black capital letters with a plus sign at the end
A collection of turquoise jewelry arranged on a wooden box and metal block. Shot and retouched by Sarah Crooks.

Expertise in Professional Photo-Editing

Hi, I’m Sarah Crooks and I have over 18 years of experience in retouching and designing for major brands; I know how to edit an image that sells.

From the basics of skin and background cleanup to more complicated edits like removing wrinkles and changing colors of clothing, altering fits and lengths of garments, or compositing images into something completely new – I’ve got you covered.

Do you have samples that were photographed but look different from the production run? Not a problem.

I’ve worked in-house and freelance for Nixon, L*Space Swimwear, Tavik Swimwear, Kindred Bravely, Joah Brown, Road Runner Sports, Freenote Cloth, Generation Tux, Stellar Moto, and Inuit TurboTax, among others.

Whether your images are for an e-commerce site or a print ad, I have the experience and know-how to edit your images so that they look realistic and refined.

If you are tired of all the back-and-forth with overseas freelancers due to time differences and never-ending edits, let’s work together. I’m based in California, have quick turnarounds, and minimal revisions.

Fill out the form below and let’s get started!

Client Reviews

“Working alongside Sarah was incredible. She always communicates clearly, asks the right questions and delivers on her promises. Her ability to take client direction and turn it into a cohesive creative iteration is exactly what an agency needs. Then, she graciously accepts and executes on feedback to deliver final, program-ready creative. I appreciate Sarah’s attention to detail and collaborative spirit.”

— Bernie Wohlfarth | Owner and Chief Strategist | Spot 49

“I've worked with a number of photo retouchers over the years, and Sarah consistently stands out. Her attention to detail is exceptional, and she has a rare ability to deliver polished, realistic results that enhance an image without ever looking over-edited. Communication is always clear, professional, and proactive, making every project run smoothly from start to finish.

What impresses me most is her ability to consistently meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality. In an industry where speed often comes at the expense of craftsmanship, she delivers both. The level of work she produces rivals, or exceeds, many larger and overseas retouching services, while providing a level of reliability, responsiveness, and quality control that is hard to find. I would confidently recommend her to anyone looking for high-end retouching work.”

— Alyson Couillard | Owner and Creative Director | Things Like Stuff

“I've worked with Sarah for several years and she always delivers top-quality work. Her attention to detail and foresight regarding continuity and final image placement are invaluable qualities in a retoucher. On top of that, she works quick!”

— Tanner Teale | Art Director | Road Runner Sports
“Sarah is hands down the best photo editor I’ve worked with. We tried to push all photo edits to overseas editors to save money, but the images all looked extremely over touched, unnatural, and like they all had been clearly extremely Photoshopped. At the end of the day, we weren’t saving much money with all the back and forth and revisions they would have to do. We were left with not great looking edits. Sarah makes everything gorgeous and insanely natural looking, which is exactly what I want in edits. The final images look so incredible, all the unwanted wrinkles, hairs, bumps, etc are gone without losing the integrity of the skin or garment, and how it should look and flow. 

Especially when our target audience is moms, it’s so important for the models and clothing to not look fake and Sarah crushes it every time. I refuse to put an image on our site unless it’s been touched by Sarah first. She’s so easy to work with and is always willing to try and make all my deadlines work and is extremely responsive to any feedback I have. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone!”
— Natalie Ewing | Photography Manager | Kindred Bravely

Let’s Work Together

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