A photo is not alway picture perfect until it has been subjected to retouching or image manipulation to better tell a story and save money. In some cases a client's product needs to be placed in a totally new setting and still look natural as in example #6, or the image needs to be altered for a specific effect as in example #7.

#2 A worker and his reflection added to give scale to a stainless steel component. Client: A metal polishing company.

#5 A composite of two images for a patriotic illustration.
Client: Undisclosed.

#3 A montage to illustrate night vision equipment in use. Client: A night vision equipment manufacturer.

#6 Added the client's wood stove inset as well as flames over the original fireplace.
Client: A fireplace manufacturer.

#1 Effect of an iceburg inside a water filled light bulb. Client: An ice slurry machine manufacturer.

#4 One hand and sleeve modified to appear metallic for an advertisement.
Client: A metal fabrication company.

#7 A rustic food shot altered to appear as a painting and vingetted for a label.
Client: A fragrance candle company.