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Headshot retouching in New York City, NY
If you need the background removed entirely, pair this with the background removal package or tell us in the intake.
- โก Fast, fixed-price jobs
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- ๐ฒ No surprise invoices
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Why it matters in New York City
Headshot retouching for a New York City business has to work in the context of a five-borough mix of global industries and dense neighborhood commerce. Around Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan, customers also come in from Yonkers and other nearby places, like a packed holiday week in Midtown or a quieter midsummer weekend in some neighborhoods. LocalHank delivers the work online, and a real person reviews every order.
In New York City, with a five-borough mix of global industries and dense neighborhood commerce, a homemade logo is easy to spot. Clean design helps you hold your own around Manhattan and on a phone screen.
Who orders this around New York City:
- A restaurant in Brooklyn updating a team page
- A New York City professional whose headshot is good but poorly lit
- A professional office getting a consistent set from photos taken on different days
Hank's tip: Tell us if these will be used for licenses, badges, or a directory that has its own photo rules. A New York City listing sometimes rejects heavy retouching.
Service area: New York City businesses in Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, plus nearby communities such as Jersey City, Hoboken, and Yonkers. All work is delivered online, so there is no office visit.
Compare packages
| Basic | Standard | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $295 | $545 |
| Delivery | 24 hours* | 2 days | 3 days |
| Revisions | 3 revisions | As listed | As listed |
| Up to 3 headshots | Yes | โ | โ |
| Natural retouching | Yes | โ | โ |
| 3 revisions | Yes | โ | โ |
| High-resolution files | Yes | โ | โ |
| Up to 8 headshots | โ | Yes | โ |
| A consistent look across the set | โ | Yes | โ |
| Simple background cleanup | โ | Yes | โ |
| High-resolution files plus a web-sized set | โ | Yes | โ |
| Up to 15 headshots | โ | โ | Yes |
| A team-consistent crop and color pass | โ | โ | Yes |
| Background cleanup or a simple shared backdrop | โ | โ | Yes |
| High-resolution and web-sized files | โ | โ | Yes |
After you order: what to send Hank
- The original headshots, as large as you have them
- How heavy the retouching should be
- Whether the set should match (team page, directory, cards)
- Anything we should not change
You'll get an intake email with an upload link right after checkout. The clock starts when your files arrive.
Sample work
Portfolio samples for headshot retouching are being added. Want to see examples before you order? Ask Hank and we'll send some.
Headshot retouching in New York City: FAQ
Can you retouch a group photo?
Simple group cleanup can fit Premium if the files are strong. Send a sample and we will say if it is out of scope.
Do you have a New York City office?
No. LocalHank serves New York City remotely.
Can a restaurant in Downtown Brooklyn order this?
Yes. A restaurant is a good fit for the headshot retouching package. Order online, send the items on the intake list, and the finished work comes back by email. No in-person meeting is needed.
Do you also serve customers coming from Newark?
Yes, if that is part of how your New York City business actually works. Tell us in the intake, and we can name Newark on the materials or profile copy where it belongs. We will not add towns you do not serve.
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