Retouching Agencies in London

[gem1980]

Hi,

I'm currently looking for retouching agencies in London. Does anyone know any of the larger more reputable agencies/studios in London? The only ones I know of are Happy Finish based in Soho and Taylor James.

Maybe Im searching under the wrong headings.......are they even called 'retouching agencies'.......or something completely different like 'Photographic manipulation services'

any help much appreciated....

Thanks

Gem

[lonna.tucker]

I like Saddington & Baynes:
http://www.saddingtonbaynes.com/

Good luck with your project.

[vita83]

http://www.parlourcreative.co.uk

[Noodles]

www.curvedigital.co.uk

They are about 1.5 hours north of London, but outstanding.

[morph retouch]

there is a new one and I just happen to co-own it.
Morph Retouch

http://www.morph-retouch.co.uk

Maybe we could help at some point.

regards,
Neville

[MDLaing]

Any one know any in Manchester?

[rovis]

Nice work Morph! I remember getting some Lachlan Bailey photos as a retouching reference on a job some time ago. Probably retouched by you guys

[vapman]

Nice work, Morph

[morph retouch]

Thank You
Vapman & Rovis

glad you liked what we do.

regards,

[Kaidon]

Originally Posted by MDLaing

Any one know any in Manchester?

Manc here just starting up.

[digitalgrb8]

If you mean "retouching companies" in general there are good lists on www.lebook.com or www.ftape.com

just look under post production in uk.

http://www.ftape.com/listing/AGENCYpostpro/

Most are in London.

If you mean retouching agencies, as in "agents" , Happy Finish are about the only one I know in London, and they rep about 7 retouchers. (all very experienced). Some of the bigger recruitment agencies like mac people sometimes advertise for freelance retouchers to work in advertising companies I think.

Graeme
Touch Digital

[Ubi]

Great work Morph. Enjoyed seeing these images.

[happymind]

saffron in london www.saffroncreative.co.uk
contact is James

[morph retouch]

thank you Ubi

[Jenndo]

this is for kaidon.. are you looking to start up in Manchester ?

Jenndo

[annawj]

Saddington Baynes have recently laid off most of their work force, so if you're looking for work, they probably won't have anything for you. I'm represented by Happy Finish, we have two locations, one north of Soho, and one in Shoreditch, they currently represent 14 retouchers, not including assistants, we're just not all listed on the website yet!
Other retouching houses in London include:
The Shoemakers Elves - Old Street
Taylor James - Curtain Road, Shoreditch
Henhouse - Spring Studios, Kentish Town
Digital Light Limited- North Soho
Loupe - Charlotte Street, North Soho
Metro - Great Sutton Street, Farringdon/Barbican
Retouch & Design - Freston Road, Notting Hill
MPD - Kingsland Road, Shoreditch
Tag - Clerkenwell Road, Farringdon
Size - Pentonville Road
Touch Digital - Rivington Street, Shoreditch
And of course the lovely boys at Morph on Brick Lane!
Many of the big advertising agencies have in-house retouchers too.
I'll add to the list, if I think of any more, hope this helps, good luck!

[ginho]

Go to my blog and find lots of different studios from around the world!
http://artbuyersbible.blogspot.com/

[pixelfinity]

If you have no real need to be in London, check out www.pixelfinity.co.uk

[morph retouch]

Anna,
Come back to the good side, we miss you. Though we can't give you a full time job ;-(
we could go snowboarding together next season.
N x & L x

[sixbysixx]

Might also be worth checking www.recomfarmhouse.com, based in London Fields...

C-;

[theheavypencil]

we're here for you when you want to go freelance...
http://www.theheavypencil.com

Aimed at the freelancers currently working and living in London, who have a lot of experience or for those retouchers who may need help when the busy periods come around.

You have to be a retoucher , with several years experience working in the industry, with the ability to retouch all types of high end work. No one from outside of London will be included on this site for the foreseeable future (the rest of you should stick with retouchpro ).

[marcogrape]

Sorry to bump an old thread, just wanted to put our web address up too if anyone's interested.

http://www.ftpdigital.com/


Thanks
Marco

[P_fuzz]

lifting up this thread as it seems to have great tips and places for freelancing, I am curently in London and looking for a freelance job in the industry.

maybe we could update the list, maybe some new places opened up!

[Matt84]

I'm also a freelance retoucher working in London.

http://www.matthewhaysom.com

Feel free to contact me with any questions etc!

[4personnen]

Originally Posted by marcogrape

Sorry to bump an old thread, just wanted to put our web address up too if anyone's interested.

http://www.ftpdigital.com/


Thanks
Marco

So it's your fault if I'm laughing to myself in the street, saying "chew!" .
Thanks for making my day then....

[mistermonday]

Originally Posted by Matt84

I'm also a freelance retoucher working in London.

http://www.matthewhaysom.com

Feel free to contact me with any questions etc!

And you are a darn good one at that!! Wonderful work.
Regards, Murray

[tink1980]

Wow...I started this thread back on 08 and its had 13,500 views!!! ( couldn't find my original log in so im now Tink1980)

Just an update really....i never did go in to retouching at the time. Since then I moved in to managing a Creative Services team at a global entertainment company. I would still love to work within a retouching studio, hence why im back here.....so if anyone knows of any production/project management roles within London, let me know!!
gem x

[Matt84]

Good work on the 13,500 views!

Work wise, you should check out Taylor James, I used to work there and they're a great bunch and always looking for new talent...

http://www.taylorjames.com/tjs-seeki...business-exec/

Matt.