Editing is something we continually grow in. Not just as our editing styles evolve, but even as Adobe releases new updates throughout the year. So not only are our editing style preferences ever-changing, but we're also having to learn all the new technical ways to achieve them.
So I am going to help editing be less frustrating for you and more exciting!
We're covering topics like tackling greens, mastering skin tones, manipulating light, getting creamy skin, editing different styles, creating consistency while editing, tips for quicker editing, how to control and change tones, how to edit for different lighting scenarios and locations, and so much more!
Since the fall of 2023, the Editing Academy has been a place where new editing videos release every week, and all weeks expire at the end of the month they were released in...
But things are changing... and this is VERY exciting!
Starting June 1, 2025
All editing videos that have ever released (not including past guest educator videos) will be available for those that are members AT. ANY. TIME.
No more videos expiring!
Need help managing greens? Come find the videos on that!
Need help creating that painterly crisp look? Come find the videos on that!
Struggling on how to keep consistency throughout a gallery? Come find videos on that!
AND.. FREAKING ANDDD!...
You can submit images to be edited and shared in the Editing Academy!
Need help with an image? Or just simply want to see how I'd edit it? You can submit it and I'll edit and post in the curriculum!
I will also be adding new videos each month from recent sessions of mine, or if I encounter an editing topic I feel would be helpful to add.
And so much of the Editing Academy is what the members make it. So if you need more videos on a certain topic, just let me know! I want to make the Editing Academy as helpful to all of you as possible!
**Make sure when you checkout to OPT IN for emails so that you get important Academy announcements and releases!**
Some FAQ:
Can I cancel at anytime, or is their a minimum month requirement?
You can absolutely cancel anytime from your account management page!
What topics are covered?
Literally so many!!! And I listed what's just a small handful of them in the first section of this page! This is why you have the option to jump in free for 7 days! Go take a look at all the topics, and see if this would be good for you!
How much content is in The Editing Academy?
Hours and hours and hoursssss!! You won't be disappointed ;)
What presets are used in the videos? And what editing program will you be using?
I use presets I have made and sell, including the Prismatic Collection, The Clean Pack, Mist & Fury packs, Wild Rebel Pack, the Ultimate Brush Pack, and more. But the techniques used can be used with other preset packs you own.
Videos will be recorded in Lightroom Classic (not Lightroom CC). ACR users will benefit since Lightroom and ACR have the same tools, just a different layout.
How do I get help from you on my images and when will you share them?
How you can submit images to be edited by me and posted in the curriculum is outlined in a section when you log in!
When I share them depends on the amount of submissions that month, the time of the month you submit, and my schedule. Sometimes I may be able to get it up within a few days, sometimes I may not be able to get it up for a couple of weeks. There is the option to purchase a rush video if needed! But when you submit your photos, I will email you back and let you know about when I will be posting your editing videos :)
Are the videos downloadable?
No they are not. So you can only watch as a member that is logged into the curriculum.
"Genuinely one of the BEST investments I have made for my business!!! I can’t believe how much educational content is included. I am feeling more inspired than ever to grow and push myself to try new things. So to summarise you really can’t go wrong with this!! Thank you Kayla for making education so accessible and so insanely good!!!" - Iona
More kind words:
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"I have loved every second of this academy. Kayla gets straight to the point without going too fast. I have a very tiny attention span so I love the speed she goes! I’ve learned something new in everything single lesson. I am so happy to have finally jumped on board!"
"Kayla is so incredibly gifted + skilled with the way she sees + uses color. Her intimate knowledge of how to use every single Lightroom tool to enhance your work blows me away. I learn something new every time I open the curriculum and appreciate how generously she shares!"
"I've been thrilled so far! I've never had any editing instruction and am a complete newbie, yet instead of feeling overwhelmed by jumping right in, I've found several things every week that I can practice with and learn how to do. I still feel like there is SO much to learn, and I can't wait to keep going! I do especially love the full edits occasionally, along with the smaller focus videos. Thank you!"
"I have been a photographer for 20+ years and I am still really enjoying watching Kayla edit and see how she does things. It's definitely worth it, even for the experienced photographer."