BOZTIK / SELECTED WORK

The craft behind
the final image.

A selection of restoration, retouching and creative image work. Every project is shown with its source material and finished result, so the decisions behind the edit are part of the story.

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THE WORK, NOT THE HYPE

Different images call for different approaches. Some need careful repair; others need precise reconstruction or a completely new visual direction. The common thread is attention to detail and respect for the original subject.

THE PROJECT ARCHIVE

Selected projects

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6projects shown
Before and after: a stained and scratched black-and-white portrait, restored and colorized while retaining the subject's original character 01 / 06
Photo restorationOriginal → Restored

Bringing damaged photographs back to life

A heavily marked black-and-white print, repaired and colorized with care. The work focused on removing visible damage while keeping the portrait believable and recognisable.

  • Stains, scratches and pen marks removed
  • Damaged facial detail carefully reconstructed
  • Original monochrome portrait colorized
Before and after: two passersby removed from a photograph of two children beside the water under cherry blossom 02 / 06
Object removalOriginal → Edited

Keeping the moment. Removing the distractions.

Two passersby interrupted a family photograph. They were removed while rebuilding the water and background so the attention returns to the original moment.

  • Both passersby removed
  • Background and water reconstructed
  • Original atmosphere retained
Before and after: a person photographed beside a window composited into a glowing fantasy forest with butterflies 03 / 06
Creative compositingOriginal → Composite

An everyday portrait, a different world

An indoor snapshot reimagined as a fantasy forest scene. The subject was integrated into a new environment with coordinated color and lighting.

  • Original subject separated from the background
  • Fantasy forest and butterfly details introduced
  • Lighting and color graded to unify the scene
Commercial concept composite: separate subject, cocktail glass and Espresso Martini recipe card combined into one promotional-style image 04 / 06
Commercial conceptSource elements → Final

Building a promotional image from separate elements

A cut-out subject, cocktail glass and recipe card brought together in one composed promotional concept, with a consistent background and visual hierarchy.

  • Subject isolated from the source photograph
  • Glass and recipe card positioned into the composition
  • Textured neutral background added
Before and after: a candid photograph of a man resting on a couch integrated into a classical painting 05 / 06
Creative compositingOriginal → Composite

A candid photograph placed inside a classical painting

A modern photograph integrated into a classical painted scene, with adjustments to the subject's appearance and lighting to help the composite feel cohesive.

  • Subject separated from the original photograph
  • Clothing and lighting adapted to the painted scene
  • Composite balanced to match the artwork
Before and after: two dogs in a home photograph transformed into a watercolor-style outdoor illustration, preserving their expressions and individual character 06 / 06
Watercolor transformationPhotograph → Artwork

From photograph to watercolor

An everyday photograph of two dogs reimagined as a watercolor-style illustration in an outdoor setting. Their expressions, colors and individual character remain central to the transformation.

  • Original photograph retained as the visual reference
  • Painterly textures and outdoor scenery introduced
  • Expressions and individual character preserved

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YOUR IMAGE, HANDLED WITH CARE

Have a photograph that deserves a second look?

From restoring a family keepsake to removing distractions or creating a custom composite, tell me what you have in mind and we can work out the right approach.

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