The Curated Lab is a premium learning space dedicated to fashion and beauty photography. It gives you insider access to real lighting setups and CaptureOne Styles from international campaigns and editorials, retouching insights, Behind The Scenes footage and a growing archive of production tools. It’s built for those who want to elevate their craft & career, sharpen their eye and connect with a community that shares the same passion for image-making.

As a PRO or ELITE member, you’ll gain full access to over 60+ detailed lighting setups, 60+ CaptureOne Styles designed for editorial, campaign and commercial workflows, high-end retouching courses and an in-depth equipment library. Signature members start with a curated foundation of 10 setups and 10 CaptureOne Styles to build skills step by step.
In addition, subscribers of the PRO & ELITE plans can book tailored mentoring programs and 1:1 sessions with industry professionals to dive even deeper. And as part of the PRO & ELITE plan, you’ll be part of a private Discord community where Creatives exchange feedback, setups and inspiration.
This includes curated community features throughout the year such as challenges, member spotlights and guided projects, as well as access to the Portfolio Circle – a live online group image and portfolio review format held every six weeks.
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ELITE members additionally gain access to Live Q&A sessions, including the ability to attend live, ask questions and receive instant replays. PRO Members can access Q&A recordings via the replay library after a short delay.

Everything is designed to help you create work that feels refined, professional and ready for publication.

Unlike generic tutorials, every resource in The Curated Lab comes directly from real-world, high-end productions. Editorials and campaigns for Vogue, Prada, Chanel and more. You’re not learning theory, but proven techniques used on set. The focus is on transferable knowledge you can apply instantly to your own shoots.

Absolutely!

All setups are explained step by step, including 3D lighting diagrams, equipment lists and clear guidance. The retouching courses are built from the ground up as well, starting with fundamentals and progressing into high-end workflows over time.
Many beginners find The Curated Lab especially valuable because it accelerates their understanding of how professionals think, light and finish their images. Beyond the content itself, live sessions, Portfolio Circles and curated challenges create regular opportunities to apply what you`ve learned, receive feedback and continuously improve.
The platform is designed to meet you where you are – and help you grow faster with every step.

No.

The principles of lighting can be applied as well with simpler tools. The equipment overview gives you an idea what can be used, so you can adapt the setups to your own resources.

Starting with the PRO Plan, every member gets access to a visual glossary. It explains the gear, the terms and the techniques in approachable language. Think of it as your translator for the professional vocabulary of the industry.

You’ll learn how to move beyond basic setups and into refined lighting structures, color choices and retouching workflows used in high-end campaign and editorial photography. Each resource is designed to sharpen your personal style and give you tools to elevate your portfolio and career to the next level.

Beyond the content itself, The Curated Lab creates regular opportunities for growth through direct exchange with industry professionals – via live Q&A sessions, Portfolio Circles, challenges and community feedback. This combination of insight, practice and dialogue helps you develop confidence, clarity and a stronger creative voice over time.

New setups, styles, retouching courses and resources are added regularly throughout the year. The longer you stay, the more the archive becomes your personal library of inspiration and technical mastery right at your hand to be equipped for every challenge you face.