Community
SHARED GROWTH
INSPIRING EXCHANGE
Where exchange turns into progress – because creativity thrives in community.
The Curated Lab is more than a library. It´s a rhythm of live dialogue, critique and growth.

Discord for exchange, submissions and conversation
Email updates so you never miss what matters
Replay Library for on-demand Q&A sessions and Portfolio Circles

THE HUB
STAY CONNECTED
A place to exchange, share setups and grow together – always at your fingertips.
Discord - where the Lab connects
A space designed for conversation, submissions and what`s next.

• Channels across Lighting, CaptureOne, Retouching, EQ and more
• Pinned updates when new setups, styles or videos drop
• The place to submit work, post your Q&A questions and stay close to the process

Works on desktop, iOS & Android
LIVE EXCHANGE
DIRECT ACCESS
Direct insights from Per & Jan.Shared mastery for your growth.
Live Q&A`s – Direct answers, real context
A format built for nuance: decisions, trade-offs and the "why" behind the work.

• Hosted every 4 weeks
• 45-60 minutes
• Questions collected in the Discord + live questions for ELITE members
• Archived in the Replay Library(LINK!!) for on-demand access
• Invites/links sent via Email
CRITIQUE & DIRECTION
PORTFOLIO CIRCLE
Industry level feedback on your submissions. Every session.
Portfolio Circle – feedback that elevates
Selected images and series reviewed live.

• Learn by watching how the communities´ work is analyzed by Per Appelgren & Jan Wischermann + occasional guests
• Submission slots based on your plan – with priority for ELITE members
• Fast-paced format
• Held every 6 weeks, online
STRUCTURE
CHALLENGES & GUIDED PROJECTS
Follow a structured path from idea to final selects and finish.
Challenges & Guided Projects
Less "random shoots", more targeted practice that compounds.

• Focused briefs designed to sharpen specific skills
• Get direction and challenge yourself
• Creative briefs, dates and delivery always announced via email + Discord
RECOGNITION
MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS
Featured work from inside The Lab. Selected. Celebrated.
Member Spotlights – exceptional work, curated
A curated window into the community`s strongest progress and voice.

• Selected for craft, consistency and distinct visual thinking
• Spotlights create reference points: what "leveling up" actually looks like
• Highlights shared across all channels – Socials, Newsletters and Discord
COMING SOON AFTER LAUNCH
COMING SOON
Less noise. More insight. Per Appelgren and Jan Wischermann in conversation with industry guests.
The Curated Lab Podcast - industry conversations
Guests who shape the work behind the images – candid, practical, unfiltered.

• Conversations around production reality, collaboration, commissioning and industry standards
• Announced via email – with threads and questions collected in Discord
• Episodes archived in the Lab and available across Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube
LIMITED ACCESS
SET-SHADOWING
A rare behind-the-scenes seat on a real professional set. Observe the decisions, pacing, and direction in real time.
Set-Shadowing – occasional on-set access
Rare opportunities, handled discretion and realistic expectations.

• Application-only, limited and subject to production constraints
• Eligibility depends on your plan and availability – details shared privately
• When it happens, it`s designed to be useful: process, decisions, professional set vibes

Here you´ll find everything to elevate your career

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