Need any tips you can give?

[n2hawaii]

I actually have a 55mm 1.8 that I love the limited focus. But still can't quite figure out the skin tone. How to get it crisp and the right tone. Anyone have a tip on getting great exposure, or an action in photoshop that gets the face and skin looking as real as possible but keeping it smooth?

Here is a link to a site that I love and shows that perfectly clean soft skin look while all colors are bold and bright.
Las Vegas Photographer I Newborn, Child, Maternity, Engagement, Family

ANY HELP I would LOVE!!!

[candleman]

1. quality lens
2. well exposed (high key)
3. wide aperture
4. saturation, contrast adjustments.. could be manually, or by some sort of action
5. technical skill
6. well chosen/modified light

theres no shortcut, just practice and experimentation.