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Hi, I’m Jim. I help photographers get better results using Luminar.

I’ve helped thousands of photographers improve their photos with my educational, inspiring content:

  • Luminar Ambassador

  • Named one of the top 100 travel photographers in the world

  • Taught at industry conferences and hosted global webinars

  • Led workshops and trained large groups

I can help you, too.

Creative assets to help you make beautiful photos in Luminar

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Cityscape Power Pack
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Cityscape Power Pack
$27.00 $47.00

Edit. Learn. Create. Your Complete Toolkit for Stunning Cityscape Photography.

Bring your city shots to life with this powerful all-in-one bundle designed specifically for Luminar Neo. Whether you love to photograph skylines, architecture, moody street scenes, neon nights, or grungy back alleys, the Cityscape Power Pack gives you the tools, knowledge, and workflow strategies to turn your urban photos into stunning works of art.

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Creative Bundle XL
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Creative Bundle XL
$47.00 $169.00

Unlock 192 Creative Assets in One Inspiring Bundle

Imagine editing in minutes, not hours: instantly transform travel shots, urban scenes, golden-hour light or gritty textures with one click. Creative Bundle XL includes 192 premium assets designed to elevate your workflow across apps.

  • Presets (5 packs – 100+ presets): Travel, monochrome, golden hour, cityscapes, mega-variety

  • LUTs (35 LUTs): Magic hour & monochrome looks for any app that supports LUTs

  • Skies (25 sunset skies): Seamless replacements for landscapes & travel

  • Textures (10 gritty overlays): Raw urban character—ideal for mood

BUNDLE OFFER: Get everything in the original Creative Bundle (5 Luminar Neo Preset Packs + 2 LUT packs), as well as 25 sunset skies for sky replacement and 10 textures for creative overlays - for ONE LOW PRICE! That’s a total of 192 creative assets! Normal price of all items is over $160! Save big! Let your imagination soar!

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Luminar Neo Preset Mega Pack
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Luminar Neo Preset Mega Pack
$29.00 $49.00

The Ultimate Preset Collection for Luminar Neo Users Who Want to Edit Smarter, Faster, and More Creatively

Get instant access to 50 powerful presets designed to transform your photos with a single click — from dramatic landscapes to moody portraits and everything in between.

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Shop all presets and bundles in my Store: https://jimnix.com/shop

Blog articles to inspire, educate and inform

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What Story Is Your Image Telling?
What Story Is Your Image Telling?

Every photo has a story to tell, but I didn't always think that way. In this article, I share how shifting from moving sliders to editing with purpose changed the way I approach every image.

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I’m Not a Photojournalist
I’m Not a Photojournalist

Photography does not have to be a perfect record of reality. I edit my images to capture how a place felt, not just how it looked, and believe there's room for documentary photography and artistic expression.

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The Importance of Masking
The Importance of Masking

Great edits aren't just about the adjustments you make - they're about where you apply them. Here's why masking matters.

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Whatever happened to HDR?
Whatever happened to HDR?

HDR photography has come a long way from the over-the-top look that made it famous. Here's why I still bracket exposures today - and why HDR has always been about capturing light, not creating a special effect.

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How to Fix a Blown Out Sky in Luminar Neo
How to Fix a Blown Out Sky in Luminar Neo

Learn how to fix a blown-out sky in Luminar Neo using key tools to recover detail and improve your photos.

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Control Color in Luminar Neo (the Mistake Most Editors Make)
Control Color in Luminar Neo (the Mistake Most Editors Make)

Learn how to create better color in Luminar Neo by using fewer color tools, applying masks strategically, and avoiding oversaturated edits.

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