LumiCast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this premiere episode of LumiCast, Jakub and Holly roll out the red carpet for the first-ever Mini Oscars of Luminar NEO! We dive into our favorite tools across several categories—like Best Essential Tool, Best Develop Tool, Most Underrated Feature, and more. Whether you’re new to Luminar or a seasoned editor, you’ll love hearing our top picks and why they deserve the gold. What You'll Learn: Which tools we think are the best of the best in Luminar NEO, hidden gems you might be overlooking in your workflow, our personal editing preferences and why certain features stand out. Enjoy a fun, lighthearted look at photo editing through the lens of awards.

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What You’ll Learn:

⚫️ How Auto Adjust can speed up your edits with smart exposure and tone correction
⚫️ Why Catalog Cache Cleaning is a game-changer for performance
⚫️ What’s new in Atmosphere AI and how it improves realistic fog effects
⚫️ A look at the improved Export Menu, including the new DNG format
⚫️ Our thoughts on the update’s impact and current Luminar NEO offers

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Links & Resources:

👉 Get Luminar NEO: https://link.cleverphotographer.com/LuminarSpring
💸 Use coupon code CPNEO10 for 10% off!

🌐 Visit: www.cleverphotographer.com

📸 Connect with Jakub: borsphoto.com
📷 Connect with Holly: www.hollylintonphotography.com
📘 Join Holly for the 10th Creative Virtual Conference: Https://meredithimages.com/product/2025-summer-virtual-creative-photography-conference-hl/

In this episode of LumiCast, Jakub and Holly break down the exciting new features in the Luminar NEO 1.24 update and why this is one of the most practical upgrades yet. From intelligent one-click edits to performance boosts and export enhancements, we cover everything you need to know to make the most of this update.

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What You’ll Learn:

📍 How Auto Adjust can speed up your edits with smart exposure and tone correction
📍 Why Catalog Cache Cleaning is a game-changer for performance
📍 What’s new in Atmosphere AI and how it improves realistic fog effects
📍 A look at the improved Export Menu, including the new DNG format
📍 Our thoughts on the update’s impact and the current Luminar NEO offers

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Links & Resources:

👉 Get Luminar NEO: https://link.cleverphotographer.com/LuminarSpring
💸 Use coupon code CPNEO10 for 10% off!

🌐 Visit: www.cleverphotographer.com

📸 Connect with Jakub: borsphoto.com
📷 Connect with Holly: www.hollylintonphotography.com

In this episode of LumiCast, Jakub and Holly tackle some of the biggest myths and misconceptions about Luminar NEO—and set the record straight. Is it just for beginners? Does it rely too much on AI? Can professionals really use it as a main editing tool? We’ve heard it all, and today, we’re diving in to debug the rumours and share our honest take as working photographers.

If you’ve ever been unsure about Luminar’s capabilities—or heard things that made you second-guess it—this episode is for you.

Join Holly's class at the Creative Virtual Conference: Https://meredithimages.com/product/2025-summer-virtual-creative-photography-conference-hl/

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🟡 What You’ll Learn:

- The most common myths about Luminar NEO (and where they come from)

- What’s fact, what’s fiction, and what’s somewhere in between

- How different users—beginners, hobbyists, and pros—can get the most out of the software

- Our personal experiences using Luminar for real client and creative work

- A few laughs along the way as we expose the wildest misconceptions!

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Links & Resources:

👉 Get Luminar NEO: https://link.cleverphotographer.com/LuminarSpring
💸 Use coupon code CPNEO10 for 10% off!

🌐 Visit: www.cleverphotographer.com

📸 Connect with Jakub: borsphoto.com
📷 Connect with Holly: www.hollylintonphotography.com

Spring is here, and so is the perfect time to refresh your creativity! In this colorful episode of LumiCast, Jakub Bors and Holly Linton share their favorite spring photography tips and editing techniques using Luminar NEO. From vibrant landscapes and fresh blooms to glowing overlays and mystical light, we explore how to bring your spring captures to life with both camera skills and creative editing. We also dive into our personal workflows, talk through common spring editing mistakes (like oversaturation and white balance shifts), and even reveal some unusual tools—yes, we’re talking about Lensbaby lenses and bird feeder cameras!

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🌼 What You’ll Learn: - Best subjects and settings for spring photography - Our favorite Luminar NEO tools for spring edits: HSL panel, Mystical, Atmosphere AI, Film Grain, and more - Creative uses for overlays, sky replacement, and glow effects - Tips on using Lensbaby lenses and how they change your editing approach - How to avoid over-editing, manage color balance, and match light in composites

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Join Holly's class at the Creative Virtual Conference: Https://meredithimages.com/product/2025-summer-virtual-creative-photography-conference-hl/

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Links & Resources:

👉 Get Luminar NEO: https://skylum.evyy.net/c/1450774/2957957/3255

🌐 Visit: www.cleverphotographer.com

📸 Connect with Jakub: borsphoto.com

📷 Connect with Holly: www.hollylintonphotography.com

Fix These 10 Photography Mistakes with Luminar NEO Are your photos suffering from over-editing, weird colors, or just not looking quite right? In this practical and eye-opening episode of LumiCast, Jakub Bors and Holly Linton walk you through 10 of the most common photo mistakes—and how to solve them using Luminar NEO. Whether it's battling blown highlights, taming digital noise, or rescuing a flat sky, we've got a tool (and a tip!) to help you bring your images back to life. You'll also hear real-world examples from our own photo mishaps (yes, we've been there too), plus a rundown of the best tools in Luminar NEO to clean up your editing workflow without losing your creative spark.

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🔧 What You’ll Learn:

How to spot and fix overexposed or underexposed photos Why oversaturation and oversharpening can ruin your images—and how to dial it back Using the Color Tool, Details, and Denoise AI the right way Quick fixes for chromatic aberration, color casts, and muddy shadows Tips on managing clarity, contrast, and toning without destroying the mood Jakub and Holly’s go-to tools in Luminar NEO for clean, natural-looking edits

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🛠️ Tools Mentioned:

Develop Tool
Color Tool (Remove Color Cast, HSL, White Balance)
Details & Sharpening
Denoise AI
Optics (Chromatic Aberration & Defringe)
Light & Toning tools

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Links & Resources:

👉 Get Luminar NEO: https://skylum.evyy.net/c/1450774/2957957/3255
Save 10% with Coupon Code: CPNEO10
🌐 Visit: www.cleverphotographer.com
📸 Connect with Jakub: www.borsphoto.com
📷 Connect with Holly: www.hollylintonphotography.com

In this vibrant episode of LumiCast, Jakub and Holly explore 10 powerful Luminar NEO tools to help you transform your sunrise and sunset photos into breathtaking works of art. From subtle color corrections to full creative enhancements, they cover everything from the Golden Hour slider and Glow tool to Color Transfer, Twilight Enhancer AI, and even Sky Replacement. Whether you're chasing golden light at dawn or dramatic skies at dusk, this episode is your toolkit for getting the most out of those magical moments.

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Links & Resources:

👉 Get Luminar NEO: https://skylum.evyy.net/c/1450774/2957957/3255
Use the discount code: CPNEO10 and get 10% OFF.
🌐 Visit: www.cleverphotographer.com 
📸 Connect with Jakub: www.borsphoto.com 
📷 Connect with Holly: www.hollylintonphotography.com 

In this solo episode of LumiCast, Jakub breaks down everything we know so far about Luminar NEO’s highly anticipated Fall Upgrade 2025. From groundbreaking new tools like the Photo Restoration Tool and AI Assistant, to the launch of the Luminar Ecosystem with cross-device editing and web galleries, this episode gives you a clear, hype-free overview of what’s coming—and how to get it. Whether you’re a subscriber, a lifetime user, or brand new to Luminar, Jakub walks through every option so you know exactly what to expect and how to upgrade before early bird pricing ends.

Luminar NEO's Fall Upgrade Video: https://youtu.be/9vMGgo6M7gw 

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Links & Resources:

👉 Get Luminar NEO: https://skylum.evyy.net/c/1450774/2957957/3255

🌐 Visit: www.cleverphotographer.com

📸 Connect with Jakub: www.borsphoto.com
📷 Connect with Holly: www.hollylintonphotography.com

Ever wondered what the buzz is all about with LensBaby? In this episode of LumiCast, Jakub sits down with Holly—our resident LensBaby expert who owns nearly the entire system—to answer the top 10 most common questions photographers have about this creative lens lineup. Whether you’re curious about that dreamy blur, the signature "sweet spot" effect, or just want to know if LensBaby is worth the investment, this episode breaks it all down in a practical and inspiring way.

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Links & Resources:

👉 Get LensBaby Lens: https://lensbaby.com/
👉 Save 10% with Coupon Code: wlinton

📸 See Holly's Favourite LensBaby Photos: https://www.hollylintonphotography.com/My-Portfolio/Loving-Lensbaby

🌐 Visit: www.cleverphotographer.com
📸 Connect with Jakub: www.borsphoto.com
📷 Connect with Holly: www.hollylintonphotography.com

In this warm and whimsical episode of LumiCast, Jakub and Holly share their ultimate Summer Photography Bucket List. From lavender fields and fireworks to raccoons, hummingbirds, and shadows, this episode is packed with fun ideas to fuel your seasonal creativity. Whether you're chasing sunsets, attending festivals, or photographing Milky Way skies, these ten topics are perfect for making the most of your camera this summer. Don’t miss this inspiring and lighthearted chat filled with tips, laughs, and a surprise cameo from a mischievous raccoon.

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Links & Resources:

👉 Get Luminar NEO: https://skylum.evyy.net/c/1450774/2957957/3255
💰 Discount code: Use coupon code "CPNEO10" for 10% off!

🌐 Visit: www.cleverphotographer.com

📸 Connect with Jakub: www.borsphoto.com
📷 Connect with Holly: www.hollylintonphotography.com

In this fun and honest episode of LumiCast, Jakub and Holly open up their camera bags—literally—and talk about the accessories they actually use in their photography workflow. From memory cards, filters, and tripods to remote triggers, camera straps, and even bubble levels, they share what’s essential, what’s just nice to have, and what ends up collecting dust. Holly admits to owning over 20 bags (yes, really), while Jakub keeps things minimal with a more streamlined setup. Whether you're just starting to build your kit or thinking about your next gear purchase, this episode will help you figure out what’s worth it—and what’s not.

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Links & Resources:

👉 Get Luminar NEO: https://skylum.evyy.net/c/1450774/2957957/3255
💰 Discount code: Use coupon code "CPNEO10" for 10% off!

🌐 Visit: www.cleverphotographer.com

📸 Connect with Jakub: www.borsphoto.com

📷 Connect with Holly: www.hollylintonphotography.com