Create portrait lightning effects usually achieved with expensive technical equipment in the studio to easily add a whole new dimension to your photos. Play with light sources and make portraits that impress.
Easily control light sources, relight portrait photos, and add unique light patterns.
Play with patterns of light
Different light sources can cast unique light patterns on your models. Recreate this effect by adding an atmospheric light pattern or texture to your portrait. Customize your light source as you want — change its type, shape, color, and brightness, and choose whether you want it to be uniform or patterned.
Ever noticed that your portrait is darker than you want it? Or the opposite — that your photo is overexposed? Try a new light experience. Drag and place the additional light source on your object to change your photo in a new way — the way you want it.
Advanced yet easy-to-use photo editor for everyone
Designed by Skylum for
MacOS
and
Windows
Work also as plugins for Photoshop, Lightroom and Apple Photos®
Say goodbye to distractions with Gen Erase. Replace unwanted elements effortlessly without compromising the integrity of your photos.
Scene Expand
Coming soon
Scene Expand allows you to break free from the limits of traditional aspect ratios. Expand your horizons beyond the original composition and add new dimensions to your portraits.
Scene Swap
Coming soon
Transform your photos by replacing or swapping skies and foregrounds with high-quality AI-generated visuals that blend in seamlessly with the rest of the photo.
Studio Light
Add brilliant lighting effects to portraits and breathe new life into older photos. This tool allows photographers to replicate lightning effects usually achieved with expensive technical studio equipment.
Neon & Glow
Coming soon
Add brilliant lighting effects to portraits and breathe new life into older photos. This tool allows photographers to replicate lightning effects usually achieved with expensive technical studio equipment.
Water Enhancer
Coming soon
Add brilliant lighting effects to portraits and breathe new life into older photos. This tool allows photographers to replicate lightning effects usually achieved with expensive technical studio equipment.
The secret to creating incredible photos
that leave everyone speechless
Rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 3,678 review on
Trustpilot
6 days ago
Great replacement for Lightroom
I've used Lightroom for years and love Luminar as a replacement - and their email follow up to questions is superb!
Richard Shusha
6 days ago
Easy to use and very powerful
I'm blown away at how useful this software is. It's made my photo editing so much easier.
Dino Mastropaolo
Apr 23
Great software
Great software. I made a mistake when registering and emailed skylum and they got back to me within a few hours and resolved the issue. Great product, responsive team. Thank you!
Johnny
Apr 21
Luminar NEO = Great software and support
Luminar NEO is a great piece of software, the results are amazing and I was fully blown away with the denoise option, never seen something like that before, truly XXI century tech! Great support and a very nice team. I hope they are very successful now and in the future!
M. Gallardo
Apr 19
Best photo editting software ever
I love this software, it is SO easy to use and intuitive; takes my pictures to a new level.
The customer service is really great as well, if you need any help at all with it (I've had a couple of download issues with updates, I'm sure it's my terrible internet connection, but they sent me a link within 24 hours of my asking and it worked great)
Chris Mercer
Apr 3
Luminar Neo is maturing fast
Luminar Neo is maturing into a first class photo editing software. In the first quarter of this year it has full fold many of its promises made at it debut, can’t wait to see what they will give us next.
Joe O.
Mar 18
I had entered a burn-out phase with…
I had entered a burn-out phase with photography. I love landscape photography but with aging and work I am limited on energy and time. However now being able to use any of my hundreds of sky shots I have taken over the last 30 years and instantly plug them into any of my landscape shots....well it is difficult to describe how nice and fulfilling it has been. I can't say enough about the program. Also the adjustments I can make with all the other features is revolutionary. Thank you.
Steve Browning
Mar 7
Skylum software is simply next level
Skylum software is simply next level. It allows me to deliver previously unimaginable results in minutes. Sometimes I just do not have the time to faff around with a sophisticated package like PS. In fairness, Skylums AI technology often wipes the floor with these packages in both time and results. Five Stars
Simon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Studio Light in Luminar Neo?
Light in portrait photography is incredibly important. With Studio Light in Luminar Neo, you can faithfully replicate lighting effects usually achieved with expensive technical equipment in the studio and breathe new life into older photos by adding new dimensions.
How does Studio Light replicate lighting effects in portrait photography?
Studio Light can help you replicate various light effects in your pictures. Imagine being able to simulate warm sunlight as it spills through window shades behind your subject. With Studio Light, you can add a whole new dimension to your portrait photos with ease.
What types of photo lighting effects can Studio Light simulate?
There are so many things you can do with Studio Light, from a simple relighting effect that simulates the lights of a studio to more creative effects like light patterns cast by shaped curtains or windows. Add sunlight on the face, relight an underexposed photo, choose the light source position, create a natural sunlight effect — time to try it all out!
Is it only suitable for portrait photos?
Studio Light was created especially for portrait photography. Add lighting effects to photos of people, and see the impact yourself.
Can I adjust the intensity or style of the lighting effects in Studio Light?
Of course! You can change the type of lighting effect, its color, brightness, and choose whether you want it uniform or patterned. From fake sun rays to light patterns on the skin — explore your creative possibilities.
App Requirements
macOS
Mac Model
MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, Mac mini, early 2010 or newer
Processor
CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better
OS version
macOS 10.14.6 or higher.
RAM
Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)
Disk space
Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance
Display
1280x768 size or better
Windows
Hardware
Windows-based hardware PC with mouse or similar input device
Processor
CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better, AMD Ryzen™ 5 or better
OS version
10 version 1909 or higher (only 64-bit OS)
RAM
Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)
Disk space
Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance
