About the Client
Duane Furlong, a Scottsdale professional headshot photographer, specializes in premium headshots with unbeatable confidence, approachability, and success. A trusted photographer in Phoenix and Scottsdale, he offers various photography services, including headshots (business, executive, corporate headshots, personal branding, etc.), on-location group sessions, conference headshot booths in Scottsdale, and real estate photography.
His photography studio is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, and serves clients from Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Tempe, and more. If clients seek a standout LinkedIn profile picture or promotional material reflecting their personality, Duane is ready to make their vision a reality.
LinkedIn profiles with professional headshots receive 14 times more profile views and 36 times more messages.
However, one of his real estate clients needed property images clipped out, with HDR blending for real estate. However, not all photo editing companies offer advanced photo retouching services with frequency separation, HDR blending for real estate, balanced lighting, and overall aesthetics. And Chris didn’t have the time to learn how to do it himself.
Plus, he still has to juggle shooting for other brands and vendors, as well as his local portrait clients. He began his search for a professional photo editing company that could help.
But many offer expensive pricing structures – or didn’t offer the option & denied to perform multiple photo retouching works. That’s when he found out about Clipping Path Studio.
Technical Challenges
Challenge 1
Each shoot required a distinct yet consistent retouching style, from corporate headshots to real estate photography.
Challenge 2
As a studio owner, Duane needed to focus on networking, client communication, and booking more sessions. Spending hours editing meant he had less time for business growth activities.
Challenge 3
Shooting back-to-back sessions left little time for meticulous retouching. Clients expected fast turnarounds, but manual editing was slowing down delivery.
Results
Their expertise in high-end headshot and real estate retouching, keeping a natural, professional look, elevated my work and helped me to –
- Increase bookings & revenue – I could take on additional sessions and high ROI with more time available.
- 70% faster turnaround time – I successfully delivered retouched images within the clients’ estimated time, improving satisfaction and referrals.
- Enhanced brand reputation – Delivering consistent, professional-looking, high-quality headshots and real estate images strengthened my professional credibility.
I love to tell individuals unique stories through the lens of authenticity, where CPS makes my vision a reality’ – Duane stated.
From submitting my client’s raw headshots and some real estate shots to CPS, they ensured a smooth and easy post-production journey. What impressed me most was that “Quality consistency was a great concern”. Thanks to CPS’s Photoshop expert, they pulled this off. They expertly did the retouching work smoothly, saving me time and effort.
