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Hi, I’m Jim. I help photographers get better results using Luminar.
Thousands of photographers have learned from me.
Luminar Ambassador
Workshop leader and photography educator
Conference instructor and global webinar host
Named one of the world’s top 100 travel photographers
I can help you, too.
🖤 Better Black and White Edits Start Here.
Black and white photography has a magic all its own. It removes distractions, enhances emotion, and turns everyday moments into visual poetry.
The Monochromatic Preset Pack is designed to help you create bold, dramatic black & white landscapes and cityscapes in Luminar — without starting every edit from scratch.
Monochromatic includes 20 handcrafted presets designed to quickly establish the contrast, tonality and mood you're after. Use them for a beautiful one-click result, or do what I do: start with a preset, then customize the edit to make it your own.
🧩 What’s Included:
20 handcrafted black & white presets for Luminar
A range of looks from clean and minimal to gritty and dramatic
Perfect for landscapes, cityscapes, street photography, architecture and fine art edits
Instant download, easy installation plus full creative control
Better Photos. More Creative Possibilities.
Get 50 creative presets designed to give your Luminar edits a beautiful starting point—so you can explore new looks, edit faster, and make each photo your own.
Start with inspiration. Finish with your vision.
Presets aren't meant to finish the photo for you. They're a fast way to explore creative possibilities and find a direction you love.
The Mega Pack gives you 50 different starting points for your Luminar edits—from natural and subtle to colorful, dramatic and moody. Apply a look you like, adjust it to fit your photo, and make it your own.
Designed exclusively for Luminar desktop software. Also works when using Luminar as a plugin in Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom, or Apple Photos.
Browse all presets and bundles in my Shop
Fall colors are beautiful, but they can be surprisingly easy to overdo in the edit. Here’s how I use Light, Detail, and Color in Luminar to create vibrant fall images while keeping the colors balanced and natural.
Build better black & white photos in Luminar with a simple workflow that combines presets, contrast, light, and targeted adjustments.
Is it the photographer or the software? Great photos take more than moving a few sliders. Here’s why planning, shooting, and editing all matter.
I’m retiring my three Luminar training courses on September 15, 2026. Find out why I’m retiring them, what happens to existing customers, and how you can grab a course at a special final-sale price before they’re gone.
Learning the tools is important. But knowing why you’re using them is what makes you a better editor.
Learn how to build a custom preset in Luminar that fits your editing style, saves time, and gives you a great starting point for your photos.
Create Soft, Moody Light and Color in Just One Click
Want to transform ordinary images into luminous, dreamy works of art? The Lovely Light Preset Pack for Luminar helps you instantly infuse your photos with warmth, color, radiance, and subtle glow—perfect for those moments at the edges of the day when the light is soft, dreamy and gorgeous.
✅ What You Get:
20 handcrafted presets designed to enhance and amplify beautiful soft light
Built with and optimized for Luminar
Ideal for landscapes, city scenes, and travel images
Instant download, easy install, and full creative control
🎨 Perfect For:
Glowing sunsets and golden hour magic
Romantic landscapes with a hint of haze
Creative edits that feel alive with light
Even dreamy portraits with soft skin tones