In the crisp, clean air of the Pacific Northwest, whispers speak of a place among the expanse of rain-drenched greens: An inky abyss lined with bricks sullied by age and creeping moss. In that alley, a light glows from a low window just inches from the concrete. Something scurries past. Its shadow sweeps across the bricks. Suddenly it halts on its four legs. Then arches its back.

A cat, black as the night. A harbinger of bad luck? No, not here. Not in this place. For just on the other side of the glass pane… another realm. One of hard work. Discipline. Unrivaled commitment.

Led by owner and lead artist Chris Thibadeau, Black Cat Imaging leverages more than 20 years professional experience specializing in the art of retouching and photo illustration. Not just run-of-the-mill “Photoshop experts,” the Black Cat team boasts a broad digital imaging skillset. Each hailing from a background in photography, the Black Cat team knows it all begins with an intense love for the image. Whether bending pixels to merely heighten the reality of a shot, or bending reality to create an altogether new moment of illusion, we are devoted to matching creative conundrums with creative solutions.

Based from their lair in Portland, Oregon, Black Cat Imaging is particularly adept at meeting the needs of any client anywhere in the world.

From editorial to e-commerce to advertising — and offering peace of mind assurances like matching color to product in a fully color-corrected and calibrated environment — Black Cat imaging’s mission has always been to exceed expectations and deliver solid and consistent results.

We welcome you to change your luck and join us!