Everything you need to know about efficient workflows and breathtaking editing in Lightroom and beyond.
Embracing the Storm
Editing for
Emotion
It is in you. The desire. The fire. The call to create.
To transfix them with the magic you’ve conjured.
Except your photos aren’t what your eyes see.
They’re lacking the allure, the enchantment, the charm.
They’re flat, silent.
And, worse, they feel like everyone else’s.
The Golden Hour is never long enough and you struggle with imperfect light.
One look at your RAW images and you know the magic is there, but hours in Lightroom leave you frustrated.
You buy more presets but they keep you locked to your computer, wrestling with someone else’s style.
Break free from the presets and let your individual style shine through
Spend more time shooting and (way) less time editing
Get paid exquisitely for producing art that makes your heart sing
Connect with ideal clients who will appreciate the art you create
Are you Ready for true connection?
Do you feel like you're only excelling in one area of your life but your mental health is always taking a beating?
You long to..
Whether you've just downloaded Lightroom Classic or you've been doing this for years, take your photography to the next level. This completely online program provides everything you need to get the most out of your images.
Here's What Embracing the Storm Has To Offer
Community
Connections and support via our private group where you can reach out for 1:1 support as well.
Gain all the skills you need to make your images stand out from the crowd, get your work noticed and have your clients paying your worth.
Efficiency
Learn how to organize and optimize everything about your editing so you spend less time behind the computer and more time doing what you love.
Guidance
Get support when you are struggling. I make new tutorials at students' request. I won't leave you hanging just because your payment has already been processed.
Education
Organizing your images and creating a system a computer that makes sense and is easy to find images when you need them.
I will walk you this powerful program so you understand what all those buttons ( you know the ones you pretend aren't there) mean!
Why it is important to create back ups (duh) and how to duplicate my fool proof system for backing up your images and storing them safely.
Learn how to important images into Lightroom properly so you save trouble down the road later on.
Getting Started in Lightroom Classic
module five
module four
module three
module two
module one
3 videos watching me edit in three different styles, black & white, color and stylized.
Using the calibration tool rather than the HSL panel for color correction.
In depth details on the entire LR panel from tone curve, color grading, range masking & more.
We will go over how I use brushes, the crop tool and spot healing.
Using Lighroom
module five
module four
module three
module two
module one
Blue Hour is magic! Don't let this opportunity pass you by!
Don't be scared of dappled or filtered Light!
Gone are the days when you avoid harsh light. I will teach you my signature dance move... editing harsh light.
I will walk you through editing overcast, indoor light,, back light and more.
Editing for Light
module five
module four
module three
module two
module one
Learn how to create your very own preset. Gone are the days of buying presets and hoping they work. Create your own!
Batching your Brushes and using Match total exposure
Speed up your entire editing workflow with my batch processing secrets.
Let's dive into all the shortcuts and secrets that will maximize your editing and save you so much time.
Batch Processing- Save Time!
module five
module four
module three
module two
module one
Create a beautiful slideshow in minutes that will wow your clients!
Learn the gallery provider that I love and how I deliver images to my clients.
My step by step exporting process. Keep your computer organized with exported images for your clients, marketing, artwork and more!
Color profiles, sizes, dimensions,, extensions- you will be an expert in no time!
Exporting & Delivery
module five
module four
module three
module two
module one
Learn to edit images that get your art noticed
Embracing the Storm is broken down into 5 core training modules with unlimited access.
All course material is available online.
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Stirring art starts long before you log into Lightroom. In Module 1, we’ll go over everything you need to do before the very first edit.
• You’ll master the ability to expose for your conditions so every desired detail remains dazzling while your images stay sharp
• The 3-2-1 System will ensure lost cards or corrupted files don’t stand in the way of getting your shot
• Staying organized may not sound sexy – but neither is losing that perfect image. This method will keep your photos in check so you can spend more time with your family and less time searching for lost work.
Feeling Exposed
02
Module 2 will dive into the tools you have at your disposal and how to use them to perfect your work. You’ll cover:
• Show & Tell: Every single module in Lightroom is broken down with screenshots to show you specific examples and explanations.
• Secrets To Live By: Time honored shortcuts that will save you hours and make editing a dream
• Bringing It All Together: This series of watch-while-we-work videos has you sitting in on editing sessions so you can see exactly how these techniques and tools are applied in real time.
Shedding Some Light
03
Editing is an art in itself. This is where your eye shines. Watch and edit-along with examples of different lighting, skin tone, and environments to master tricks like:
• The secret to shooting in harsh light (that has nothing to do with your camera). Because editing can’t save a poorly shot image, this one trick will save harshly lit sessions again and again.
• Mastering all lighting conditions to achieve your vision - never be afraid of clouds rolling in or being surrounded by the greenest grass again!
The Art of Editing
04
In Module 4, you’ll dive into batch processing and how to work most efficiently including:
• How to synchronize your session images to save you hours (and hours) of time so you can create gorgeous deliverables clients remember.
• Customizing your own presets so you can realize your own vision (and generate a potential profit source with the click of a button!)
Working Efficiently
05
It’s all in the finish. In Module 5, you’ll dive into the finishing details of the process that will set you apart, including:
• Export settings and gallery setup that will simplify your life!
• The must-have plugin that will save you time and money while boosting your customers’ awe.
• The pro’s process to posting on social media without being glued to your phone. You’ll be able to share your work and live your life.
Wrapping it all up
PDF with all of my favorite shortcuts to speed up your editing!
Value $50
Included with your enrollment
secrets to live by
The brushes I use to create dramatic skies and glowy sunsets, all in Lightroom!
Value $50
Included with your enrollment
dramatic sky brushes
Keep your sessions organized and track your progress from start to finish with my favorite orgaizational tool.
Value $35
Included with your enrollment
workflow worksheet
Video Tutorials
More than 10 hours of video instruction so you can see how each and every technique is done.
Discounts
Exclusive discounts to save you money from all of my most loved apps and programs that help me run my business.
40+ Lessons
I leave no stone unturned. You will learn every inch of Lightroom and beyond.
Email support
For those my-god-what-do-I-do-now moments.
Personal Instruction
Personal instruction and answers in the private group so you get the one-on-one attention your business deserves
Get feedback, encouragement and coaching from previous and current students
Connect with students
As soon as you join the program, you'll have instant access to the materials and guidance and support from me and our growing community of like minded photographers.
Embracing the Storm delivers!
Embracing the Storm allows you to sit in on editing sessions, speaking directly to you as you edit-along with the provided files. It’s like having an expert next to you while you work.
It’s the most powerful way to harness the potential of your editing vision.
More than 10 hours of video instruction so you can see how each and every technique is done.
Video Tutorials
Exclusive discounts to save you money from all of my most loved apps and programs that help me run my business.
Discounts
I leave no stone unturned. You will learn every inch of Lightroom and beyond.
40+ Lessons
For those my-god-what-do-I-do-now moments.
Email support
Personal instruction and answers in the private group so you get the one-on-one attention your business deserves
Personal Instruction
Embracing the Storm allows you to sit in on editing sessions, speaking directly to you as you edit-along with the provided files. It’s like having an expert next to you while you work.
It’s the most powerful way to harness the potential of Lightroom.
anne marie grocholski
You don't just throw presets at people and expect them to adapt them to their own work (so many classes truly do this and offer no direction or really explain why the tools we have work the way they do!). While offering technical expertise and knowledge, you also believe in leading work with your heart and I always want to maintain that as the true source of my inspiration
Your classes are the only classes that have truly been valuable to me as both a business woman and artist. I have learned more from you and received more resources from you that have truly been helpful than anyone else.
leslie logan, Leslie logan interiors
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"I just signed on my first 10k client! Your course has helped me alot! This spot is for an important review snippet, a result or how you have helped your client.
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real results from students
Everything in the course is online and you can learn at your own pace.
You have lifetime access to the materials, so as Lightroom updates and I learn new skills, so will you. Material is kept up to date so you're never left behind.
You can also ask questions, get feedback and try out new edits on challenge photos in our private group just for students.
What is included
It's important for you to understand the value of everything offered in this program. This value is the best estimate I can offer as none of these are trainings you can purchase separately.
Bonus Presets, Brushes, Resource Lists and Templates
($285 value)
You can't purchase these anywhere else and I'm stoked to share all my favorite shortcuts with you.
A Helpful Community
(Priceless)
Connect with and get feedback from with other photographers that are just as passionate about a good edit as we are!
Bonus Advanced Trainings
($3,500 value)
As I learn new skills and refine my processes I share them with you in the course! The more I learn and hone my skillset, you will too.
Total Embracing the Storm Value $11,785
Bonus Advanced Trainings
($2,000)
You can't purchase these anywhere else and I'm stoked to share all my favorite shortcuts with you.
A Helpful Community
(Priceless)
As I learn new skills and refine my processes I share them with you in the course! The more I learn and hone my skillset, you will too.
($285 value)
Connect with and get feedback from with other photographers that are just as passionate about a good edit as we are!
Live Sessions with Twyla
($3,500 value)
Ask me questions, bring me your struggles and I'll answer them all via discussions and screenshare new tutorials in our private community.
My Exclusive Editing Training
($8,000+ value)
This five+ module training has taken years to learn, hone in, refine and package up for you to reference over and over again. To receive this much information in a mentor session would cost thousands from any educator.
Everything about it was amazing and I learned so SO much.
It sped up my workflow and I learned things I didn't even know I needed to learn. There are a TON of videos, which is my favorite way to learn. And the step by step of the tone curve is incredible. I can not recommend this course enough!!! I've paid more for other courses and they haven't held a candle to what I learned in this course.
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Sooo thankful for this course!
I've been shooting for 10 years and never really felt 1000% in love with my work. I've learned so much and am having so much fun using my new skills!
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OMG DO IT!!!!!!!!!
Twyla has SO many added goodies on there, it's so much more than just editing!!! I was able to change my complete lightroom uploading workflow and I even went into settings and changed things no one has ever taught me to do before....SO much goodness in it!!! I thought I knew Lightroom a little too well to really benefit and let me tell you...I didn't know nearly as much as I thought I did ;) Get it, Twyla and her stuff is GOLD!
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I bought it last night. I have only been through a couple of sessions but so far I am really enjoying what I'm learning.
I am not fluent in Lightroom. Up to this point I have been mostly PS. I can already see how the tips will help speed up my flow, which means more time with my family.
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lifetime access to the course that you can work through at your own pace.
Over 24 worksheets, templates and guides included to help walk you through creating a kick butt marketing strategy!
over 18 videos along with slide shows so they are easy to follow for all
Open for registration April 4th
What's the
INVESTMENT?
Top FAQs
This course only focuses on creating a workflow for your business from taking the files off your memory cards to exporting them and delivering them to your client. I go through every module in Lightroom and teach you how to create your own presets and visual identity. In my humble opinion, taking this course in the beginning of your career, will creating lasting habits and systems in your company that will save you so much time.
This course uses the desktop version of Lightroom Classic to show you the full scope of magic you can do in your editing! Many components are similar to Lightroom (which is desktop/mobile/web based), but we strongly recommend you use Lightroom Classic so you can follow along on edits and techniques.
The beauty of this course is you have lifetime access and your lifetime access includes any and all updates made to this course. I will be updating the course as things change and new information becomes available although the basics are always the same. Rest assured this course will be worth it today, next month, next year and beyond.
The course is delivered online. The course has video content, reading material and worksheets included.. You have lifetime access to the course and can log in 24/7 to access this valuable information.
Investing in your business is scary, but don't let that fear hold you back. I can speak from experience: when I invest in my business, it always pays off.
