"Working with D'Arcy is one of the smoothest experiences possible. From day one she understood my needs as a photographer, she respects the direction I wish to take the project and yet still has the talent and intelligence to think outside of the box and bring something new to the table when needed."
"I have had the absolute pleasure of working with D'Arcy many times over the last four years. She has great knowledge, exceptional skill, a tremendous work ethic and a most pleasant attitude. Whatever the job, be it nude bodies for THE BODY ISSUE, fashion, or product, D'Arcy delivers on time, and with a stellar final result."
"D'Arcy is simply one of THE BEST to work with, not only because her execution is so conscientious and precise, but also because she never shies from any challenge. She is a fantastic person to partner with on projects because she takes all aspects into account and helps arrive at the best possible outcome - while carefully considering every variable. I am always thankful to have her eyes on anything I'm working on!"
"I had the pleasure of recently working with D'Arcy Hyde on a project for ESPN The Magazine. I found D'Arcy to be extremely easy to work with as she took the time to listen carefully and understand the direction both myself and ESPN gave her. I had specific direction for her to follow which she incorporated along with our client's requests and successfully executed - all under a tight deadline. I would be happy to work with her again and would certainly recommend her for your retouching needs."
About Me
My love for adjusting images began during high school, when I would spend many happy hours in the darkroom figuring out how to use an object like a spoon to affect light exposure. After graduating from Emerson College with a degree in Television Production, I threw myself into a 7-year career at the ABC NEWS National Bureau in Washington, D.C.. Working with a journalistic legend like Sam Donaldson was exhilarating, and taught me everything about work ethic, professionalism, and truly knowing your craft. But when I got my hands on Photoshop, I was hooked on photo retouching all over again. After that I spent several years honing my skills as a digital production artist at multiple ad agencies before finally narrowing my focus to become a full-time retoucher.
I pride myself on being an excellent communicator, with an emphasis on being a truly active listener, which helps me quickly dial in on my client's vision and needs. I've found that understanding my client's personal style is crucial to a successful working relationship, and I appreciate the "back-and-forth" process of feedback and discussion that is sometimes needed to make an image perfect. I always remain flexible and know that in the end, it's true teamwork that brings great results.
