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Image Editing & Retouching for Sports and Outdoor

Technical apparel and equipment detail, action imagery cleaned without losing motion, and colorway variants across large seasonal ranges.

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What sports and outdoor are dealing with

Performance claims sell the product, and the audience knows enough to spot a claim that is not backed up. Action photography and video, technical product detail imagery, and lifestyle content shot in real conditions.

At a glance

  • When the work happens Two strong seasons, with ranges that carry many colorways and a hard on-sale date.
  • Who signs it off A product manager who will check technical detail and colorway accuracy.

The mistake to avoid

Common mistake: Over-cleaning action shots. Removing the dirt, spray and blur takes out the thing that made the image work.

The rules that apply

Performance claims implied by imagery need to be supportable, particularly for protective equipment where the claim is a safety claim.

FTC substantiation rules mean a performance claim needs evidence before it is made, not after it is challenged. Endorsements by athletes are material connections and must be disclosed. This is a practical note, not legal advice.

What it costs

Image editing & retouching work starts at $0.39 per image with us. The pricing page puts every rate next to what the US market typically charges, and a quote turns the range into one number for your volume.

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The quickest way to find out if we are any good for you is to send a couple of your own files and look at what comes back. It is free and there is no card involved. If the scope is already clear, ask for a fixed price instead.

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