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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 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.
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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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 craft powerful, dramatic edits in Luminar — without spending hours fine-tuning.
🧩 What’s Included:
20 handcrafted black & white presets for Luminar
A range of looks from clean and minimal to gritty and dramatic
Perfect for portraits, street photography, landscapes, and fine art edits
Instant download, easy installation instructions plus full creative control
🎯 Why Use Monochromatic?
Striking contrast and tonal balance with a single click
Mood-rich results that draw viewers in and elevate your storytelling
Fine-tuned for flexibility – each preset is a creative starting point you can customize
Eliminates color distraction, letting light, texture, and subject shine