Waikato
Tom D.
Brand Designer & Website Designer
Hire a freelance photo editor in New Zealand
Get product photos, portraits and marketing images retouched and prepared by a New Zealand photo editor, with clean backgrounds, consistent colour and the right sizes for each channel.
- Free to enquire
- Local NZ freelancers
- You choose who to hire
Auckland
Kylie M.
Graphic & Web Designer
Cambridge
Tori V.
Graphic Designer
Wellington
Rebecca R.
Graphic Designer
Auckland
Connor C.
Videographer & Photographer
Auckland
Erica B.
Photographer
What does a photo editor do?
Most photo editors handle some or all of this. Pick the parts you need and we'll put them in your brief.
Background removal
Cutting products or people out cleanly and placing them on white or a new background.
Product photo batches
Editing a whole catalogue to the same crop, colour and background so your store looks consistent.
Colour correction
Fixing lighting, white balance and colour so products look like the real thing.
Portrait and headshot retouching
Natural skin, hair and background clean-up for team photos and profile pictures.
Clean-up and object removal
Removing dust, reflections, cables, stray people or signs from otherwise good photos.
Composites and campaign images
Combining several photos into one image for ads, banners and print.
Property photo editing
Brightening interiors, straightening lines and fixing dull skies on listing photos.
Photo restoration
Repairing scratched, faded or damaged photos for anniversaries, histories and displays.
Resizing and exporting
Preparing every size and format you need for your website, marketplaces, social media and print.
- Start a brief
Not sure which parts you need?
Tell us what you want to get done. We'll shape the brief with you and share it with freelancers who fit.
How we help you find the right photo editor for your business
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the photo editor you choose.
Tell us what you need
Share your project, the help you need, and any timing or budget you have in mind.
Choose who to meet
Review interested freelancers and their work. Choose who you want an introduction to.
Agree the work together
Agree the scope, timing, and price with your freelancer.
- 1Tell us what you need
- 2We help shape the brief
- 3Relevant freelancers are surfaced
- 4You compare them
- 5You choose
Connect with our network of Kiwi freelance photo editors
A few of the photo editors in our network. We share your brief more widely than the people shown here, then introduce you by email to the ones you want to talk to.
Tom
Brand Designer & Website Designer
Waikato
Branding
Kylie
Graphic & Web Designer
Auckland
Design & Creative
Joe
Photographer & Videographer
Christchurch
Photography & Video
Tori
Graphic Designer
Cambridge
Design & Creative
Rebecca
Graphic Designer
Wellington
Design & Creative
Connor
Videographer & Photographer
Auckland
Photography & Video
Erica
Photographer
Auckland
Photography & Video
Chris
Videographer & Photographer
Auckland
Photography & Video
How much does it typically cost to hire a photo editor?
What New Zealand photo editors typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
Small batch or simple edits
Projects fromNZ$50
A handful of images with basic clean-up, cropping or background removal.
- Typical rangeNZ$50–$300
Product catalogue batch
Projects fromNZ$300
Dozens to hundreds of product images edited to one consistent standard.
- Typical rangeNZ$300–$1,500
Detailed retouching or composites
Projects fromNZ$1,500
High-end retouching, composites or campaign images that need several rounds.
- Typical rangeNZ$1,500–$5,000+
What affects the price
Freelancers quote after reading your brief. These move the price most.
- Number of images
- Level of retouching, from basic to detailed
- Turnaround time
- Output sizes, formats and versions
Indicative New Zealand dollar estimates only, excluding GST and third-party costs such as stock images. Freelancers set their own pricing after reviewing your brief. Updated September 2026.
Image editing & retouching work delivered by Kiwi freelancers
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- Brand Strategy
- Product & eCommerce Photography
Sophia S.
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- Graphic Design
- Brand Identity & Visual Identity
- Design Systems
Nicky B.
Design & Creative
Sustainable Packaging Design for BePure Protein Range
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- Brand Strategy
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Kylie M.
Design & Creative
Seasonal Fabric Print Design for Auckland Fashion Client
- Image Editing & Retouching
- Graphic Design
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Rebekah F.Kat was really accomodating with our content and open to experiment throughout the process. She was able to generate endearing characters that readers could connect with and see themselves in.
Feedback for Katharine H.
Illustrator · Wellington
Questions about hiring a photo editor
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
How much does a freelance photo editor cost in New Zealand?
As a guide: small batch or simple edits, NZ$50–$300; product catalogue batch, NZ$300–$1,500; detailed retouching or composites, NZ$1,500–$5,000+. Freelancers set the final price after reading your brief, and it's free to enquire.
What should I include in a photo editing brief?
Include a few sample images, the total number, the edits you want, an example of the finished look, the sizes and formats you need, and your deadline.
Do I need a photo editor or a product photographer?
Brief a photo editor when you already have photos that need improving. If the photos themselves aren't usable, see product photography.
Can I test an editor before a big batch?
Yes. Many editors will do a small paid test on a few images so you can check the style before committing to the full batch.
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