Making the photograph: Sunflower Sunset
Follow along as I take a boring photo and turn it into a stunning sunset!
Drone footage: Haystack Rock sunset
Here's my first published drone video, from a lovely sunset last week in Oregon. Enjoy!
Luminar Tip: Apply Presets with the Gradient Mask
You can quickly apply a preset to a photo using the Gradient Mask, allowing you to selectively control how it is applied to the photo. Take a look at this short video!
A different approach to Workspaces in Luminar
Using Workspaces in Luminar? Here is a different idea about how to use them to get maximum control over your image!
Deconstructing Luminar's New Accent AI Filter
Here's a new video showing how I try to use multiple filters to recreate what I could more quickly do with just the Accent AI filter in Luminar. It was an interesting exercise for sure!
Blue hour in Prague: Aurora HDR + Luminar workflow
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!
Luminar Tip: Creating Focus Effects
Did you know you can create focus effects similar to tilt-shift, in Luminar? You can, and here's how.
Luminar Workflow: Speed editing a sunset
Here's a new video showing how I speed edit a sunset photo in Luminar. Enjoy!
Aurora HDR Workflow video: New Mexico sunset
Finally, a new video! In this one I edit a sunset HDR from New Mexico in Aurora HDR and add a few filters to get it looking just right!
Luminar Tip: A Closer Look at the Curves Filter
I deep dive into the Curves Filter in Luminar, showing tips and tricks and having fun. Take a look!
Luminar Tip: How to Create a Sun Flare
Did you know you can fake a sun flare in Luminar? You can, and it's quick and easy. Follow along!
Luminar Tip: Using Split Toning Effectively
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!
Luminar Workflow: Drygate Brewery
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!
Luminar Tip: Managing White Balance
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.
Luminar Tip: The Magic of Color Balance
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!
Luminar Workflow: Stars over Nashville
Here's a new video showing how I quickly transform a flat, lifeless photo into a work of art, all in Luminar!
3 Tricks You Must Try 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!
Luminar Tip: Curves Filter Basics
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.
Luminar Tip: Combining Textures with Presets
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!
Luminar Workflow: New York Three Ways
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!