Are you using Silver Efex Pro to create monochrome photos, but you're concerned because it will no longer get updates? Consider using Macphun's Luminar to edit your monochrome photos. Click in to see a ton of sample photos and see why it works so well for this!

Here's my latest video, showing how I build the base HDR photo in Aurora and then take it into Luminar for some additional editing and customization. Enjoy!

Did you know you can create focus effects similar to tilt-shift, in Luminar? You can, and here's how.

Here's a new video showing how I speed edit a sunset photo in Luminar. Enjoy!

In this article, I delve into Luminar and show you 10 alternative versions of the same photo.  It's an exercise in creativity and learning how to expand your vision for a shot.  Dive in!

Confused about how to get the most out of the layers function in Luminar?  This guide gives you tips, tricks and ideas about how to maximize your use of layers in Luminar by Macphun.  It's the ultimate guide to mastering layers in Luminar.

I deep dive into the Curves Filter in Luminar, showing tips and tricks and having fun.  Take a look!

Are you using Luminar, or thinking about it?  There is so much you can do with it.  Here are 21 tips to help you maximize your use of this amazing photo editing software!

Did you know you can fake a sun flare in Luminar?  You can, and it's quick and easy.  Follow along!

Confused about split toning?  This video will walk you through it step by step and includes 3 photos that I demonstrate the use of the filter on. Enjoy!

In this new video I edit an evening shot in Luminar, employing various tools and tricks to get to my final result.  Check it out!

Have you heard about Luminar, but haven't jumped in yet? Are you Luminar-curious? What are you waiting for?!  Luminar offers SO much, including these 5 amazing filters that you cannot get in Lightroom.  Check it out!

In this video, I share 3 methods for managing white balance in Luminar as well as share some tips to really customize it in a photo with the use of filter masking.

The Color Balance Filter in Luminar is very powerful yet simple to use.  Follow along as I show you two photos that I use it on and see the significant changes it makes!

Here's a new video showing how I quickly transform a flat, lifeless photo into a work of art, all in Luminar!

Are you using Luminar, or thinking about getting it?  Then this is for you.  Here are 3 tricks you can do in Luminar that are advanced yet easy to perform.  Take a look and let me know what you think!

In this video I give a demonstration of the basic uses of the Curves Filter in Luminar.  It's a very powerful tool to have, but can get a little confusing.  Check this out to get started using it.

In this new video, I show how I combine textures and presets to customize the look of my photo.  It's a fun and creative experiment and I think the results speak for themselves.  Take a look!

If you use Lightroom, you may want to read this and possibly save yourself some serious problems.  I made a big mistake that you can learn from!

Here's a new #Luminar training video.  In this one, I take one photo and process it 3 different ways without ever using the same filter twice.  Take a look!