20 Creative Workshops with Luminar Neo

Create looks. Develop your style. Understand image editing.

You’ve taken a photo that’s “okay” – but not quite eye-catching? Then this book is just what you need.

In 20 hands-on workshops, you’ll learn how to transform everyday images into powerful, atmospheric photographs with just a few well-aimed steps. No technical overwhelm – just plenty of “aha” moments.

Each workshop takes you straight into the creative process with Luminar: with clear tool instructions, precise values, and easy-to-follow explanations. You’ll learn how looks are created, how to control color and light intentionally – and how to develop your own visual style.

What makes this book special: It includes 30 image files for hands-on editing – perfectly matched to the workshops. This allows you to follow every step and try out your own variations right away.

This is not a theory manual, but an invitation to dive in. Whether portrait, landscape, or creative photo idea – all you need is the software and a bit of curiosity.

What awaits you in these workshops

From creative tilt-shift effects and dramatic portraits to experimental layer techniques – this book offers a broad range of looks and editing styles.

Each workshop is built around a specific visual concept and walks you through the steps to achieve it in Luminar. It’s never just about effects – but always about visual language, style, and expression.

Let these 20 workshops inspire you:

1. Miniature Effect: how to turn a cityscape into a model world

2. Motion Blur: how to add flowing movement to your image

3. Adamski Effect: how to transform structure into dynamic

4. Dragan Effect: how to stage expressive portraits

5. Color Key: how to use selective color for impact

6. Double Exposure: how to create surprising visual worlds

7. Creative Reflection: how to build double realities

8. Infrared Look: how to combine magic and lightness

9. Paint Art Look: how to turn a photo into a painting

10. Overlay Effect: how to combine layers creatively

11. High-Contrast Black & White: how to create striking contrasts

12. Turn on the Light: how to add warmth to winter scenes

13. Fine Art Fantasy: how to create visual poetry

14. Pop Art Look: how to combine color and retro charm

15. Painting with Light: how to draw magical trails of light

16. Digital Triplets: how to create humorous multi-portraits

17. Gold Patina Portrait: how to develop a refined, textured image

18. From Grey to WOW: how to transform dull images

19. Composing Meets Poetry: how to blend creativity and emotion

20. B&W Fine Art: how to turn monochrome into a powerful statement