How to add a texture or lighting overlay in Luminar Neo

Want to know how to add a texture or lighting overlay in Luminar Neo, it really is quite easy. Luminar comes with several Lighting overlays, and you can even add your own customer textures and lighting elements.

Why add textures or lighting overlays?

Various Fine Art Textures and Lighting overlays, even smoke haze can really add drama to an image, making it more than just a simple photo. Mix that with painterly effects created in Neo and you now really do have some Fine Art images, rather than mere portraits. Oh, and it can be loads of fun too!

The Letter

Is a Fine Art series that was created in the studio, with dramatic lighting and an old-world feel. From the candlelight to the vintage table, books and paper, I wanted to add a sense of romance and drama. Adding textures and lighting overlays in Luminar Neo brings it all together. You can see the rest of the images in the gallery on my website – The Letter

Looking for some textures and lighting overlays you can use for FREE? Check out my website, where I have several different packs on offer!

Model – Emily Reinhard, HMUA – Teighan Felton, Concept, styling, staging, photography & retouching – Julie Powell