Glowup
Learn how to get gorgeous, glowing skin tones for ALL of your clients—from location scouting to editing—and never doubt yourself again.
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Getting great skin tones in great light is easy—but what if bad light is your only option?
Your clients deserve to LOVE how they look in their photos, and nailing skin tones is a major step in that direction.
And we hate to say it, but you can't fix every skin tone issue in Lightroom. But achieving gorgeous, glowing skin tones straight-out-of-camera? That wins every time.
You can’t risk freezing up when you’re dealt less-than-ideal light.
Your clients deserve the best.
Glowing skin tones—for ALL your clients
Everyone—from the palest to the deepest skin tone—deserves to look and feel amazing in your images. You need the skills to confidently photograph anyone who steps in front of your lens.
Problem-solving the unavoidable
Even the best photographers need a little help from Lightroom to perfect their images. But where do you begin with fixing skin tones with editing?
Quit the trial-and-error
Because you have clients to serve NOW. You don’t have time to figure it out on your own.
And getting gorgeous skin tones, for every client, every time? That shouldn’t be a mystery.
You care about your clients and want them to look like their best, authentic selves in your images.
Imagine having the exact formula to achieve stunning skin tones straight out of your camera. No more endless adjustments or second-guessing your settings. You’d confidently navigate any lighting situation, knowing you can deliver flawless results every time.
With the perfect blend of in-camera techniques and Lightroom finesse, you'll transform your workflow and consistently exceed your clients' expectations. They'll see their best, authentic selves reflected in your images, and you'll be the go-to photographer they rave about.
It took us years of trial & error to figure out exactly how to nail skin tones every.single.time.
We’ve taught our approach to getting gorgeous skin tones to hundreds of photographers because we truly believe that everyone deserves to see themselves accurately represented in photographs. And the skills and know-how to do that shouldn’t be a secret.
QUIT STRUGGLING WITH SKIN TONES—ONCE AND FOR ALL.
But now? We consistently get inquiries & bookings because of our ability to authentically capture skin tones for our diverse clientele.
Introducing
The Skin Tones Glowup
The only photography course that provides a comprehensive guide to capturing luminous skin tones for every client, in any situation—from choosing the perfect location to delivering the final edits.
Yes! I need this!
Be known for capturing gorgeous skin tones for your clients, in any lighting situation.
Because when your clients feel and look like their best, authentic selves in your imagery, they will always sing your praises.
YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:
- Confidently select locations that will deliver the best results
- Know the exact camera settings to use to make skin tones glow
- Navigate Lightroom with ease to problem-solve skin tone issues
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Choosing the right light
Light is crucial for capturing beautiful skin tones. Without choosing the right light, you'll struggle to achieve consistency. In Module One, you'll learn to identify and use the best lighting, understand its impact on skin tones, and combat color casts for flawless results.
What's inside:
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Camera Settings
Discover how to scout locations, set your camera for optimal skin tones, handle difficult lighting situations, and adjust settings for varying light conditions. Whether you're new to manual shooting or prioritizing skin tones, this module will be a game-changer.
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Enhancing in Lightroom
Now that you have gorgeous images straight out of the camera, it's time to take it to Lightroom. In Module 3, you'll gain powerful Lightroom skills to perfect skin tones and correct any issues. Learn the basics of skin tone editing from a Lightroom editing expert, solve tricky skin tone problems, master the color wheel and color grading, and even brush away bad skin tones.
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Handling less-than-ideal light
Discover how to find the right light to achieve your goals, whether it’s locating the softest light in harsh conditions or embracing direct light while keeping skin tones as your top priority. You’ll learn how to choose light based on your objectives and how to make the best of unavoidable bad light. You'll also cover camera settings for direct, mixed, dappled, and artificial light, and understand what to avoid whenever possible.
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Creating Cohesion
Whether you want to add fun light to your portfolio or maintain cohesion across your images, we’ve got you covered. This module will teach you how to make challenging light work for your portfolio. Learn how to make images cohesive, discover which panels and sliders save the day, edit for true-to-life skin tones, and solve problems in Lightroom to make your images look their best.
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On-Demand Video Lessons
Watch anytime, anywhere. As long as you have an Internet connection, you can access your content via your personalized student portal.
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Learn at Your Own Pace
As soon as you finish checking out, you're immediately granted access to the entirety of the course content. With lifetime access, you can take your time and always come back for a refresh.
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Ongoing Support
Any updates we make to the Glowup will be added to your portal. Plus, we're available via email or our student Facebook community to answer questions and help you on your journey.
Did someone say bonuses?
The Skin Tones Guide
- Avoiding color casts
- Problem-solving in bad light
- Optimal camera settings
- Editing techniques for stunning skin tones
The Skin Tones Panel
- Representing diverse skin tones and cultural traditions authentically
- Continuous learning and feedback for skill improvement
- The importance of empathy in capturing intimate moments
The Skin Tones Glowup 1.0 & 2.0
“No matter how many times you take The Skin Tones Glowup, there is always something new you take away! I’ve taken it three times, and I recommend you watch it again, then watch it again. And when you think you've watched enough, watch it AGAIN!”
COURTNEY PAIGE PHOTOGRAPHY
Courtney Hales
Sure, you COULD keep trying to figure it out on your own.
You could even limit yourself to only shoot in very specific lighting situations, or pray that you’ll be able to fix it later with editing.
Or, you could skip the years of trial-and-error and start getting glowing skin tones for your clients—right now.
The only photography course that provides a comprehensive guide to capturing luminous skin tones for every client, in any situation—from choosing the perfect location to delivering the final edits.
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Glowup
- 8+ hours of video lessons (valued at $497)
- Recordings from past student Q&A sessions (valued at $74)
- BONUS: The Skin Tones Panel (valued at $49)
- Lightroom editing demos (valued at $97)
- BONUS: 20+ page PDF guide (valued at $49)
- BONUS: The Skin Tones Glowup Versions 1.0 & 2.0 (valued at $297)
TOTAL VALUE? $1,063
We would typically charge $597 for something like this, but…
It’s yours for just $247
what students are saying
“The Skin Tones Glowup has been rocking my world.”
“I have been in the industry for 10 years and have forever YEARNED for those creamy, yummy skin tones, but didn't know how to do it without turning them into ghosts or over-warming my images to get skin to look alive and healthy. You have now educated and equipped me, and I'm so thankful and grateful. The Skin Tones Glowup has been rocking my world. Charla & Jenn, you have glowed up my business, and I believe I'll see the fruit as I continue to put into practice what you've preached. Thank you for sharing and for your passion for this industry. Instead of waving as my boat sinks, you're allowing it to 'rise with the tide,' and I'm forever grateful.” —Allee Joplin
“I feel so much more confident in what I'm doing in tough lighting situations.”
“I just wanted to give a big thank you to Charla and Jennefer for the wonderful Skin Tones Glowup! I finished watching all of the videos a few minutes ago, and I feel so much more confident in what I'm doing in tough lighting situations. I still need to go back and watch the rest of Chapter One of the Skin Tones Glowup, but I'm well on my way to nailing those tricky sessions. Y'all are incredible teachers!”
—Rachel Sakakeeny
Meet your teachers
Charla & Jenn
Education shouldn't be boring. Our laid-back but pointed approach to teaching has been said to be "like hanging out with besties with a glass of wine." We are relatable, while maintaining the fact that we are successful businesswomen in our industry.
Join us for Charla's world-renowned, film shooting as she slams you with facts and rap rhymes while changing your life. Jennefer will be backing her up with her Kindred Preset prowess and inspiring ability to make everyone understand their individual importance.
THIS IS for you IF—
You'RE LOOKING FOR:
A step-by-step guide to achieving glowing skin tones
Editing techniques to problem-solve and perfect skin tones
Tips for handling difficult lighting situations
Expert guidance to get gorgeous skin tones for everyone, every time
— You’re in the right place.
Frequently asked questions
Where does this course take place?
All our courses are available online, which means you can access them at any time, from anywhere. There are no specific start or end dates for the courses, and you can work through them at your own pace. You have the flexibility to pause, start, and stop each lesson to fit around your schedule. Once you purchase a course, you can start watching it immediately inside your Develope Academy student portal.
I have another question. Can I chat with someone?
How long do i have access to the content?
How does lifetime access sound?! Once you've completed your purchase, you'll get an email with all the info you need to login to your student portal. After you login, you'll see the course added inside your account, ready to watch whenever it works best for you.
What's included?
- Tips & strategies you can apply right away
- Multiple hours of education
- Everything you need to know to master one hot topic at a time
- Quick and practical techniques
- In-depth knowledge
- Suitable for beginners and experts alike
You know that getting accurate, luminous skin tones for all your clients is important…
If you’re ready to quit the endless trial-and-error and skip ahead to confidently photographing skin tones for your clients, join the hundreds of other photographers who have learned our tried-and-true approach to capturing gorgeous skin tones—every single time.
... but what you're doing right now isn't working.
Yes! I'm ready for
glowing skin tones!
