ELEVATED EDIT

Soulful, Luxury + True to Life by Katie Monroe

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The Elevated Edit Profile was born from nearly two decades of refinement, evolving from Katie Monroe’s original Kreate Naturelle color film aesthetic into a versatile, luxury-grade editing system.

Inspired by Fuji Color Film, this profile blends the timeless qualities of fine-art film with the precision and consistency of modern digital editing.

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WHO IS THIS FOR?

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Trained on over 250K hand-edited images across weddings, families, brands, studio, and commercial work, Elevated Edit brings balance, depth, and emotion to every photograph, regardless of your niche.

It was created for photographers who want a clean, luminous, and true-to-life look that feels editorial yet effortless.

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  1. Wedding, family + lifestyle photographers who value refined, consistent, true-to-life results

  2. Brand + commercial teams that need color accuracy, skin consistency, and balanced hues that hold beautifully in both natural and artificial light.

  3. Studio or on-location photographers who desire consistency across all lighting + location scenarios

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FROM THE CREATOR, KATIE MONROE
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“Elevated Edit embodies my belief that photography should not only look beautiful but feel authentic, connected & real.

It is the culmination of nearly 20-Years as a pro-photographer, storytelling & consistency, created to bring your work to its highest potential, no matter where you shoot or what you capture.”

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In this episode of Focus and Flourish, I sit down with Justin Benson, co-founder of the globally recognized AI editing platform Aftershoot. We dive into how AI is reshaping the photography industry and how you can use it to reclaim your time, elevate your brand, and scale to six figures.

From practical workflow tips to big-picture business strategy, this episode is packed with insights you can implement right away.

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This profile delivers refined color, warm undertones, glowing skin tones, and balanced hues that hold beautifully in both natural and artificial light.

It transitions across all environments, from outdoor weddings to studio portraits, ensuring cohesive, polished results for every session.

Perfected for professionals like you

Do you want to achieve the perfect color film look + apply a luxurious, refined feel to your work that is consistent, modern & timeless?

My profile has been trained on thousands of hand-edited images across weddings, families, brands, studio, and commercial work.

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This editing style (aka preset before ai!) has traveled with me throughout my entire career and has been fine-tuned to perfection. Ideal for photographers looking to attain a refined, editorial, and luxury style, this profile gives off a timeless yet modern feel. The naturelle preset gives a clean, bright, and modern color film look. The Naturelle Profile will transform any image to have balanced hues, warm undertones, and glowing skin. 

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THIS PROFILE IS ABOUT VERSATILITY

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  • Wedding, Family & Portrait Photography

  • Newborn & Maternity Photography

  • Event Photography

  • Branding & Headshot Photography

  • Commercial, Product & Studio Work

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BEFORE & AFTER

Weddings, Couples, Family, Newborn & Lifestyle Sessions

BEFORE & AFTER

Branding, Studio, Lifestyle & Commercial Sessions

let's do this together -  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO IT ALL ALONE!

My AI profile was created for photographers who are seeking consistency + systems in their photography business & looking to attain a refined, editorial, and luxury editing style in their work.

Tailored to suit a range of photography genres, including weddings, family portraits, and the commercial sector, this profile embodies our commitment to creating an editing experience that is seamless and consistent for photographers who are looking to streamline their operations and begin scaling their businesses.

READY TO BE MIND-BLOWN?

Add Aftershoot to your editing workflow and take back your time…

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Lauren, Momentum Method Student & AI Editing User

“The Elevated Edit profile transformed my work and finally brought the consistency I had been chasing. I struggled for years to define my style and this gave me the clarity and confidence I needed. I am now attracting higher value clients than ever before and it has taken my business to an entirely new level.”

so what’s THE HYPE?

A Little Bit About Aftershoot…

1B+

Images Processed

100k +

Happy Users

120h

Avg. Hours saved by Aftershoot users in their post processing workflow

5-Stars

Rating by users in Trustpilot

★★★★★

Hi, I am Katie Monroe & I am a luxury wedding photographer, brand photographer & photography business coach. Here is the story behind this AI style…

Learn more about MY AI style

My editing style features a blend of timeless elegance and contemporary elements. Elevated Edit holds a special place in my heart, as it has been my passion project since 2008!

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This preset has traveled with me throughout my entire career and has been fine-tuned to perfection.

Ideal for photographers looking to attain a refined, editorial, and luxury style, this profile gives off a timeless yet modern feel. The naturelle preset gives a clean, bright, and modern color film look. The Naturelle Profile will transform any image to have balanced hues, warm undertones, and glowing skin. 

My profile seamlessly adapts to both natural and artificial light, and with a simple click, it can be effortlessly converted to black and white in Lightroom, embracing versatility and the option to add grain. Before I knew about AI editing and culling, we'd carefully edited well over 400 weddings with the Kreate Naturelle Preset, making it consistent and spot on.

Consistency is incredibly important to me, and I want our deliverables to exceed our client's expectations every single time! 

Want more on why this profile is so versatile!? Our profile was created for both natural and artificial light, and can easily be converted to black and white in Lightroom, making it versatile and timeless. Tailored to suit a range of photography genres, including weddings, family portraits, and the commercial sector, this preset embodies our commitment to creating an editing experience that is seamless and consistent.

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Focus & Flourish Podcast

Scale your business with systems, strategy, and self-care


Hello! I’m Katie Monroe, a nationally recognized wedding and brand photographer, creative director, brand strategist, and mentor for creatives.

Over the past 18 years, I’ve built and scaled my business past a quarter million while navigating pandemics, pregnancies, post-partum, real-life, marriage, and raising my babies.

Today, I run three brands, lead a team of photographers and a backend support team, teach photographers through my course and coaching programs, host this podcast, and manage multiple creative projects at any given time. Along the way, I have learned how to manage it all through thoughtful systems, clear strategy, and a deep commitment to self-care.

On this podcast, I share the behind-the-scenes lessons, practical strategies, and honest conversations that help photographers build businesses that are not just busy but sustainable, profitable, and aligned with the life they want to live.