Umesh Babu

I am a Creative Photographer and Retoucher with more than thirteen years of professional experience. Specialising in photography and post-production, I bring a strong passion for capturing diverse subjects and situations with precision and creativity. My expertise lies in producing high-quality images through meticulous attention to detail, advanced retouching techniques, and a deep understanding of visual storytelling. I strive to combine artistic vision with technical excellence to deliver impactful and polished results consistently.

2020-Present Faculty (Photography & Graphic Design) | TECQUE Academy

Designed and delivered courses in photography, digital imaging, typography, branding, and multimedia design.

Provided hands-on training in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro).

Mentored students in portfolio development, competitions, and real-world projects.

2017- 2019 Digital Studio Photographer | Al Futtaim Digital Retail, Dubai
(ACE, Robinsons, Toys R Us)

Responsible for product photography, post-production, and retouching of all digital assets (images and video) for e-commerce.

Executed high-quality product shoots with efficiency to meet daily digital asset requirements.

Retouched and manipulated digital assets (colour correction, conversions, merges) to maintain brand standards.

Verified the quality and integrity of assets before release to the e-commerce team.

Maintained accurate records by updating and managing product tracking spreadsheets in Excel.

2013 - 2017 Senior Photographer & Photo Retoucher | Uniqspace Event Management

Led photography and retouching projects for corporate and private events.

Delivered high-quality visual content tailored to client branding and event requirements.

2012 - 2013 Photographer | Private Studio

Handled studio shoots for portraits, products, and client projects.

Gained foundational experience in photography and post-production workflows.

Diploma in Animation and Cinematics – Maya Advanced Animation and Cinematics (MAAC)

Diploma in Animation (Grade A) – Information Technology Education Council (ITEC)

Foundation Programme – Annamalai University | Score: 60%

SSLC – Kerala State Board | Score: 75% | Year of Passing: 2007