Amber Andrews

Creative & Brand Strategist • Brand Designer • Graphic Designer • Denver, CO, US

Post-Production

Compositing

Digital Art

Digital Illustration

Design

Adobe After Effects

Instagram Reels

Event Photography

Embroidery Digitizing

Instagram

Canva

Adobe Bridge

YouTube Channel Production Management

Creative Strategy

Sticker Creation

Rotoscoping

Adobe Premiere Pro

Reels

Creative Marketing

Digital Compositing

Editing

Digital Painting

Short Video Ads

Adobe Creative Cloud

DaVinci Resolve

After Effects

Adobe InDesign

Portrait Photography

Adobe Illustrator

Color Correction

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

Beauty Retouching

Product Photography

Image processing

Photography

Photoshop

Photo Editing

Photography Lighting

Photo Staging

Stop Motion

Video Editing

Videography Lighting

Videography

Available for hire fromNegotiable

Contracts

Contract Photographer, Retoucher, Digital Artist

I am a photographic artist with experience working in a variety of mediums. My work is varied, as I am always exploring new art forms. I have worked in many graphic arts including retouching, photography, and graphic design. My expertise is in digital imaging and I have also taught studio arts. I thrive in a team environment and grow the most when I'm in a position that's both operational and creative, mixing my engineering brain with my artist side!

Projects

Feel the Beat Branding

Feel the Beat holds a special place as one of our cherished non-profit clients, offering inclusive classes on a state-of-the-art vibrational floor tailored for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. In addition to numerous on-location shoots and meticulous retouching, we've played a pivotal role in elevating their visual identity. This includes crafting custom illustrations and brand design elements, contributing significantly to their marketing materials and creating custom videos. A delightful note: our founder, Amber, not only teaches and signs at this studio but also actively contributes to shaping its unique visual identity. https://youtu.be/c76S-5wI9f8?feature=sharedSee More

Starz Retouching

Amber freelanced with Starz Entertainment for over a year and was exposed to so many incredible shows, including Ourlander, Ghost and P-Valley among many others. She did some key art work as well as editing episode stills that were used for thumbnails and episode marketing. For the episodes, an important aspect was matching to the show color while still maintaining flattering skin tones.See More

Through the Storm Show Poster and Merch

Crafted in 2022 for a local dance studio’s spring showcase, this poster encapsulates the theme of “overcoming” following a challenging year amid the pandemic. Amber skillfully captured a photograph of the dancers outside their studio, seamlessly integrating them into a composited scene symbolizing teamwork and resilience. We then reworked the design focusing on a show title of “Through the Storm”. The typography, depicting the storm, reinforces the message. Beyond the poster, our creative endeavors extended to a captivating video for the showcase’s commencement and an illustrated rendition of the graphic, adorning merchandise for the dancers.See More

Dance Ed Tips Product Illustration Design

DANCE ED TIPS Dance Ed Tips is a valued collaborator of ours, seamlessly bridging the realms of e-commerce and dance—an intersection we hold dear. We admire the innovative tools they offer dance instructors, enhancing the learning experience with an element of fun. Our contribution involved creating captivating illustrations of dancers for their new ballet kit and meticulously finalizing packaging layouts. In the absence of printed products prior to launch, we skillfully crafted composites showcasing all the designed materials arranged on a table. Additionally, we seamlessly integrated these visuals into scenes, providing samples that illustrate the diverse ways in which the posters can be utilized. To complement this, we undertook the task of photographing all the products from the modern dance kit in person, going above and beyond by producing stop-motion GIFs tailored for their social media platforms.See More

Book Cover Designs

We deeply appreciate collaborating with writers, indie filmmakers, authors, and publishers, providing artistic expertise to bring their visions to life. Our services extend to enhancing promotional materials, book covers, film posters, and various visual elements, elevating the compelling nature of their storytelling. Additionally, we leverage cutting-edge artificial intelligent technology alongside our skills in retouching, finishing work, illustration, and design to create unique composites. This innovative approach allows us to craft captivating visuals, providing projects with a distinctive edge in an ever-evolving creative landscape. Recognizing the potential challenges of AI, we offer assistance and expertise to navigate this powerful tool effectively. Specializing in custom illustrations and composite work for authors and publishers, we understand the immeasurable impact of compelling visuals in literature. Prepared to breathe life into narratives, we cater to those seeking enhanced visual appeal and memorability for their books. For filmmakers and creative professionals, our expertise in crafting composite art aims to capture the essence of dynamic moving images within impactful still frames. This collaborative process is designed to convey the essence of cinematic works, engaging viewers in captivating narratives and artistic universes. Let’s make magic together!See More

Pearly Bites

Make a bold statement with your advertising campaign by checking out our unique project for By Hart agency’s client, Pearly Bites, specializing in pet teeth cleanings. Collaborating with By Hart’s Creative Director, we curated vintage school portraits and expertly paired them with fitting stock photos of cats and dogs. In this one-of-a-kind marketing approach, I handled all the compositing work and retouched the pets to seamlessly integrate them into their respective settings. The result is an attention-grabbing and visually cohesive campaign that captures the public’s interest.See More

Shaquanda's Hot Sauce

During Pride month, we proudly showcased Shaquanda’s Hot Sauce in our curated list of favorite queer brands on social media, infusing our posts with a burst of flavor and creativity. This celebration not only expressed our appreciation for their unique product but also highlighted our creative prowess. For Shaquanda’s Hot Sauce, we crafted three distinct pieces—one adorned with added illustrations, another featuring a captivating composite, and a spicy stop-motion GIF. Explore the diverse and flavorful ways we can bring your brand to life, ensuring an engaging and memorable presence across various mediums!See More

Wunderkeks Cookies

During Pride month, we enthusiastically featured Wunderkeks in our curated list of favorite queer brands on social media. This celebration not only expressed our admiration for their brand but also showcased our versatile content creation. For each brand, we crafted three distinctive pieces—one featuring added illustrations, another with a compelling composite, and a third showcasing dynamic stop-motion visuals. Explore the diverse and tailored approaches we can bring to your brand, ensuring a unique and engaging presence across various mediums!See More

Wit and West Yuzu Perfume

These images were created as a mockup for a potential client, Wit and West, showing how we could utilize their imagery in new and innovative ways. One image utilizes photorealistic compositing while the other utilizes digital paint and custom illustration.See More

Branding Packages for Dance and Performing Studios

We want to customize this brand to fit you. We will incorporate your studio’s name into this layout and if you have a brand color we should incorporate, we can adjust the palette to fit it. We will be provide you with any updated materials that you can use when modifying your Canva templates. Select from our pre-made brand styles, which are only sold 3 times to ensure your brand remains unique. Logo and Logomark Fonts Swatches 1 Illustration 4 Patterns/Textures Brand Guide in Canva 5 Canva Layout Designs (join our Classes, masterclass/special event flyer, teacher/student spotlight, notice/announcement, showcase)See More

Dance Showcase Program and Merch Designs

Elevated designs that garner excitement and interest in your upcoming show. These materials will reflect the refinement and hard work you put into your production. Select from our available show package designs, send us your show information and we’ll adjust it to your selected design. Program Cover Show Poster Merch Design in light and dark options Program Design Layout: 2-8.5 x 11 Papers front and back (8 designed pages included)See More

Work History

Freelance Retoucher & Finishing Artist

StarzSep 2022 - Present • 2 yrs 1 moRetouching thousands of images for digital, print, and OOH executions, along with contributing to key art and gallery compositions to support Marketing and Creative Services teams. Color correcting, tone matching, clean up and composite work for shows such as Party Down, Step Up, Dangerous Liaisons, Ghost and Outlander.

Professional Tap Dancer

Rocky Mountain RhythmSep 2021 - Present • 3 yrs 1 moPerform at various venues throughout the year, learning new choreography quickly. Teach rotating community tap classes at an Intermediate-Advanced level. Learning and performing classic tap pieces from Master Tappers.

Creative Director

Feel The BeatMar 2018 - Present • 6 yrs 7 mosI do all marketing photography for Feel the Beat, photographing events, classes, and doing staged photo sessions. I also teach intermediate level classes in hip hop, tap, jazz, and contemporary dance for dancers with varying levels of ability. Feel the beat is dedicated to creating sound accessible environments, using vibrotactile technology, to bring the expressive world of music and dance education to individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing and with Disabilities.

Owner and Director

Andrews ArtistryJan 2013 - Present • 11 yrs 9 mosDirector, Photographer, Designer, and Retoucher. Working for companies as a freelance artist, often off-site. Offer a wide spectrum of visual services including photography, videography, design, and retouching work. Larger projects include pre-planning, art direction, photography/video, post production and file formatting. Clients include Radio Flyer, Century Link, GTT, Kistler Records, Orchesis Dance Company, and Airborne Gymnastics, among others.

Photo Lead & Senior Photo Retoucher

CraftsyFull-time EmployeeSep 2018 - Jul 2020 • 1 yr 11 mosAt Craftsy (formerly Bluprint, an NBC Company), I advanced from Senior Retoucher to Photo Lead, consistently managing a full retouching workload and driving the visual content quality for a leading online craft education platform. • Drove efficiencies by constructing templated files for color changing products and increased photo team’s output by 250%. • Successfully transitioned all assets to a newly selected Digital Asset Management system after extensive research and evaluation. • Cultivated a culture of development and accountability among team members through effective leadership and mentorship. • Managed the studio's relocation and transition to remote work during COVID-19, ensuring all project deadlines were met without disruption.

Education

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Bachelors Degree, Art And Design2007 - 2011

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