How to Edit Photos in Luminar Neo – Beginner’s Step‑by‑Step Tutorial

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🔥 Skip the Guesswork, Learn Luminar Neo Step by Step 👉 https://bit.ly/learn-luminar-neo If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by editing software or unsure where to begin with Luminar Neo, this is the perfect place to start. This livestream walks you through the tools step by step, making editing feel simple, doable, and even fun — no technical background required. You might be switching from Lightroom, trying Luminar Neo for the first time, or just hoping to make your everyday photos look more polished. In this session, you’ll follow a complete editing workflow from start to finish, and more importantly, learn why each step matters. That way, you’re not just copying — you’re truly building the confidence to edit your own photos with clarity and control. 📢 Enroll in my Luminar Neo course 👉 https://bit.ly/learn-luminar-neo use code: yt20neocourse to save $20 🟢 DPM Community – Friendly, Private, and All Skill Levels Welcome ➜ Weekly Zoom calls (Ask Me Anything, Photo Review, Edit Together) ➜ Exclusive video archive: HDR, night shots, composites & more ➜ Monthly photo challenge with prizes ➜ No trolls, no spam, no Facebook 👉 https://bit.ly/photo-community What You’ll Learn in this Luminar Neo Tutorial ✔️ How Luminar Neo Works: Catalogs, file structure, and non-destructive editing ✔️ Essential Editing Tools: Develop RAW, Enhance AI, Dehaze, Crop, and more ✔️ RAW vs JPEG: Why RAW files are better for editing — and how to handle both ✔️ Exposure & Color Adjustments: Mastering histogram, clipping warnings, and white balance ✔️ Saturation vs Vibrance: Avoiding “neon puke” and creating natural color ✔️ Removing Distractions: How to erase power lines, dust spots, and background clutter ✔️ Cropping & Composition Tricks: Learn the “Upside-Down Trick” and Composition AI ✔️ Using Presets: How to apply and customize presets without ruining your edits ✔️ Perspective & Straightening: Transform tools for architecture and alignment ✔️ Masking Techniques: How to apply changes only where you want them ✔️ Exporting Your Photos: Quick tips for saving in the best format for web, print, or clients ✔️ Bonus AI Tools: Structure AI, Sky Enhancer, and even Generative AI for creative edits Questions Answered About Photo Editing ➜ What's the best way to start editing in Luminar Neo? ➜ What's the difference between Develop RAW and Enhance AI? ➜ Should I shoot in RAW or JPEG if I'm a beginner? ➜ How do I avoid over-editing or fake-looking images? ➜ What are the best settings for color, contrast, and sharpness? ➜ How can I simplify busy photos and direct the viewer's eye? ➜ What's the difference between a global vs. local adjustment? ➜ When should I use AI tools, and how do I control them? 📌 Why This Session Is Different Most tutorials assume you already know the jargon. Darlene starts at square one—explaining every step in plain English, repeating key concepts, and answering your questions live in chat. By the end, you’ll move from “totally lost” to “I can do this!”—and you’ll have a clear roadmap for editing your own photos the very next day. Luminar Neo Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet ➜ https://bit.ly/LNKBShortcuts The Upside-Down Trick – a Photography Hack for Better Images 👉 https://youtu.be/CUDzTM4NiWY How to Pick the BEST Luminar Neo Export Settings Every Time 👉 https://youtu.be/sBdBJJlo9w0 ●▬▬ Articles mentioned in the stream UNDERSTANDING THE HISTOGRAM: Why is the snow gray in my winter photos ➜ https://bit.ly/HowToReadHistogram 📌 Related Videos to Watch Learn Masking with Luminar Neo 👉 https://youtube.com/live/V6SRaUJJieU Cropping: How to and WHY to CROP Your Photos 👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/ZrivDXA6Hng How to Fix Underexposed and Overexposed Photos 👉 https://youtube.com/live/r0Wx_RcvwKM Learn How to Edit and Restore OLD Photos 👉 https://youtube.com/live/g-a02vAp088 ⚠️ What I'm doing in the stream: I'm editing subscriber-submitted photos, with permission, so that you can see how a professional photographer would approach the image with any fixes, improvements, or added creative touches. ⚠️ How it works: I do this for free. Photos and/or questions must be submitted ahead of time using the form above. Submissions do not guarantee the photo will be used in the Livestream. ⚠️ Notice: I will not necessarily be able to provide the edited image back to the subscriber who submitted it. Darlene Hildebrandt is a Skylum Software Ambassador: ➜ http://bit.ly/SkylumDarlene Affiliate Disclosure: Digital Photo Mentor may be an affiliate for products that we recommend. If you purchase those items through these links, Digital Photo Mentor will earn a commission. All efforts are made to ensure that affiliate links are disclosed in accordance with the FTC. I am an Amazon associate. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #getstartedluminarneo #LuminarNeo #beginnerediting