Family Portrait Image Compositor

I need a skilled image editor to create a family portrait by combining 6 or more individual images.

Requirements:
- Combine 6 or more images into one cohesive family portrait.
- Use a plain background with a gradient effect.
- Position one person on either side of the gradient background.

Ideal Skills:
- Proficient in Photoshop or similar editing software.
- Experience with image blending and creating natural-looking composites.
- Attention to detail and an artistic eye for color and composition.

Please include samples of similar work in your bid.