Your Shoot Doesn't End When the Camera Stops.
The photograph may be captured in a fraction of a second, and the video may be recorded in a few hours—but professional post-production is where the final vision comes together.
At Peter Hydorn Photography, I provide professional photo editing, image retouching, color correction, video editing, color grading, and content finishing for photographers, businesses, brands, real estate professionals, artists, creators, and organizations throughout Detroit, Metro Detroit, and Michigan.
Whether you need a few photographs cleaned up or an entire collection of video footage transformed into a polished marketing piece, I can help take your content from raw footage to ready-to-use media.
YOUR CONTENT. YOUR VISION. PROFESSIONALLY FINISHED
Every image has a story.
Every video has a purpose.
My approach to post-production is to enhance what was captured—not hide it behind unnecessary effects.
I focus on creating images that feel natural, clean and intentional while using color, contrast, composition, pacing and sound to make video more engaging.
The result is content that looks professional across your website, social media, advertising, marketing materials and printed publications.
Give your photographs the finishing touches they deserve. Whether you photographed a business event, restaurant, product, property, portrait session or commercial campaign, professional editing can dramatically improve the consistency and presentation of your final images.
Standard Photo Corrections
- Exposure correction
- White-balance correction
- Highlight and shadow recovery
- Color correction
- Saturation and vibrance adjustments
- Lens correction
- Cropping and straightening
- Sharpening
- Noise reduction
- Image resizing
PROFESSIONAL PHOTO RETOUCHING
Some photographs require more than basic adjustments. Professional retouching allows individual elements of an image to be carefully refined while maintaining a realistic appearance.
Retouching Services
- Blemish removal
- Portrait enhancement
- People enhancement
- Product cleanup
- Dust and scratch removal
- Background cleanup
- Unwanted-object removal
- Reflections and distractions
- Minor image reconstruction
The goal is polished—not plastic. I believe professional retouching should enhance the subject while preserving the personality and authenticity of the original photograph.
Pricing Packages
Select the perfect session, or contact us to create a custom package tailored to your needs.
Starter
- Up to 10 professionally edited photos
- or One video up to 60 seconds
- Color correction
- Exposure and contrast adjustments
- Basic retouching
- Basic video cuts and transitions
- One revision
- Web-ready delivery
Standard
- Up to 30 professionally edited photos
- or One video up to 3 minutes
- Advanced photo retouching
- Creative color grading
- Object/distraction cleanup
- Audio balancing for video
- Titles and basic motion graphics
- Social-media formatting
- Two revisions
- High-resolution + web delivery
Premium
- Up to 60 professionally edited photos
- or One video up to 5 minutes
- Advanced Photoshop retouching
- Detailed color grading
- Advanced cleanup and image enhancement
- Professional audio editing
- Motion graphics and titles
- Multiple social-media versions
- Vertical + widescreen exports
- Three revisions
- High-resolution master files
- Web and social-ready versions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you edit photographs that you didn't take?
Yes. I can provide editing and retouching services for client-supplied photographs, provided you have the necessary rights to have the images edited.
Can you edit video that I filmed myself?
Yes. You can provide your footage and I can handle the post-production, including editing, color grading, audio, titles, and final formatting.
Do you offer Photoshop retouching?
Yes. Professional retouching can range from subtle corrections to more extensive cleanup, object removal, compositing, and creative manipulation.
Can you create Instagram Reels and vertical videos?
Yes. Video can be formatted specifically for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other vertical platforms.
Can you edit an entire event or wedding video?
Yes. Event footage can be edited into highlight films, recap videos, social clips, or longer-form productions depending on the project.
Can you match the editing style of my brand?
Yes. For commercial and branding projects, I can develop a consistent visual treatment around your existing brand, preferred colors, mood, and visual identity.
How long does editing take?
Turnaround depends on the number of images, length of the video, complexity of the editing, and current production schedule. Rush delivery may be available for an additional fee.
Do you provide the RAW files?
RAW files are generally not included with finished photography delivery unless specifically agreed upon as part of the project.
Can I request revisions?
Yes. Each package includes a specified number of revision rounds. Larger projects can include a customized revision schedule.
Do you offer editing for commercial projects?
Yes. Commercial, corporate, real estate, events, product photography, social media, and brand projects can all be quoted according to scope and intended use.
Can editing be added to a photography or video shoot?
Absolutely. Editing and post-production can be incorporated directly into your photography or video package, giving you one complete workflow from capture to final delivery.