I can finally share a proper look at what’s coming in the latest Spring update for Skylum’s Luminar Neo, and this one feels like a bit of a shift, especially for those of us who shoot portraits. Now, I’ll be honest. While I’ve always liked Luminar Neo for creative edits
In this video, I’m going to show beginner photographers how to use LUTs, also known as Lookup Tables, to create cinematic photo edits with confidence, restraint, and intention. Instead of piling on effects or endlessly adjusting sliders, you’ll learn how LUTs work as precise colour grading tools that remap colour
If you’ve ever wondered how photographers add depth, shape, and intention to their edits without overdoing contrast or exposure, this beginner-friendly tutorial on dodge and burn in Luminar Neo is for you. In this video, I’ll show you exactly what dodge and burn is, why it’s such a powerful editing
In this beginner-friendly editing comparison, I walk photographers through one of the most common frustrations: removing unwanted people and distractions from photos, without needing to touch Photoshop. Using a real-world example from a busy cherry-picking shoot with Nicola Paige, I compare how the latest Adobe Lightroom Classic handles object and
Remember when Sky Replacement first arrived? It changed everything. Skylum didn’t just give photographers a new tool, it gave them freedom. Suddenly, anyone could transform an image without masking, layering, or hours of manual work. That moment redefined what editing could be. Now, they’re doing it again. The new Luminar
In case you missed it, Skylum announced a bunch of upgrades coming to Luminar Neo for Fall 2025. If want to catch up, pro photographer Anthony Turnham has a quick explainer to give you an idea about what to expect. But one of the updates that piqued the interest of his audience is the
Here’s another chance to get Luminar Neo subscription and upgrades for less in time for school and fall season. As part of the Fall Upgrade to Luminar Neo campaign, the folks of Skylum have recently launched their Back to School Sale. From September 2-15, both new users and current owners can take
In case you missed it, exciting upgrades are on the way for Luminar Neo users. In November 2025, Skylum will be releasing the first phase of the Luminar Ecosystem. This coincides with the availability of Luminar Neo across all major platforms (Android, ChromeOS, and iOS), enabling seamless editing experience and
Looking to grab bigger savings from Skylum’s latest offers? Here’s another chance to get Luminar Neo and level up your photography for less, as Skylum’s Summer Sale continues! From July 24 to August 3, Photofocus readers can get an extra 20% off on top of the current Summer Sale prices. Just use the
Be ready with your summer edits and snag big savings while you’re at it — with Skylum’s ongoing offers for Luminar Neo and Luminar Mobile! If you’re yet to get a subscription, Skylum’s summer sale has you covered. Now is a great time to get both the desktop and mobile
It’s Luminar Neo’s third anniversary, and there has been a lot of major updates that Skylum brought to users through the years. In the past year alone, they brought a slew of new features, including Color Transfer, Twilight Enhancer AI, Water Enhancer AI, Relight AI, and HDR batch processing. In case you
Portrait photographers have long relied on powerful retouching tools to refine and perfect their images. With the introduction of Aperty, Skylum has taken high-end portrait editing to the next level. But how does Aperty fit into an existing Luminar Neo workflow? This article explores when to use each tool, how
