Gentle Retouch Studio

Hi! We are Ukrainian retouchers Iana Tokarchuk and Natalia Samsonova We retouch fashion campaigns, lookbooks, editorials, portraits, nudes, etc. We do both film and digital. Our approach is to edit projects with great attention to detail, and go for delicate, gentle editing that highlights natural beauty. We work with TV channels, fashion magazines, celebrities, online media, clothing brands, fashion designers, jewelry brands, beauty products, portrait photographers, fashion photographers, beauty professionals etc. We both have a wide experience of working with photography, imagery and publications. Iana has been doing fashion photography for 14 years, which helps her to look at the retouching process not only as a retouch specialist, but through the eyes of a photographer. Natalia has a 18-year experience of working as a designer and art director at Esquire Ukraine and top Ukrainian media Zaborona, Buro 24/7 and BZH, which helps her to approach the retouching process from the point of view of client’s purpose, always having in mind the end consumer, reader, viewer or user. Publications: Esquire Ukraine, Elle Ukraine, Buro 24/7, Glamour Germany, Harper's Bazaar Ukraine, Harper's Bazaar Russia, Vogue.it, Vogue.ru, Marie Claire online, L'officiel Ukraine, Schön, Kaltblut, etc. Clients: Abrand Jeans (Australia), Patrick TA Beauty, Adidas Ukraine, H&M Ukraine, Tommy Hilfiger Ukraine, Mercedes-Benz Kyiv Fashion Week, Nicole Bakti LA, Lutiki jewelry brand, Nué, Poustovit, Sinobi, Willow (Australia) and others.