Bird Photography for Everyone! 🦅

In this episode of LumiCast, Holly and Jakub share 18 things to photograph in the forest this autumn, plus a few bonus ideas! 🍂 From winding woodland paths to tiny mushroom worlds, there’s plenty of inspiration for your next walk with a camera. We explore tree tunnels, colourful reflections, fallen leaves, bark textures, forest wildlife and the beautiful atmosphere of misty mornings. We also discuss creative camera movement, using people to add scale and simple tips for capturing autumn light and fog. Whether you enjoy woodland landscapes, close details or experimenting with something new, join us for a friendly conversation full of practical ideas. Our challenge for you: choose one subject, head outside and enjoy creating. Sometimes, one photograph you love is more than enough! 📺 FOLLOW HOLLY ON YOUTUBE Discover more photography inspiration on Holly’s YouTube channel, Focus On The Fun! Take a look, enjoy her videos and subscribe. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@FocusOnTheFun 📸 JOIN HOLLY'S I LOVE LUMINAR FACEBOOK GROUP Share your photos, ask questions and connect with fellow photographers. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/2674077399693891 🍂 LUMINAR AUTUMN BUNDLE 2.0 Discover over 1,000 creative autumn and Halloween editing assets for Luminar Neo! 👉 https://www.cleverphotographer.com/luminar-autumn-2-newsletter 🎁 EXTRA 10% OFF LUMINAR Explore Luminar and the latest offers. Use discount code CPNEO10 at checkout for an extra 10% off! 👉 https://skylum.evyy.net/c/1450774/4092088/3255 ================= 🌐 Clever Photographer:https://www.cleverphotographer.com 📸 Jakub:https://www.borsphoto.com 📷 Holly:https://www.hollylintonphotography.com If you enjoyed this episode, give it a like, subscribe and join us for more photography inspiration! #LumiCast #AutumnPhotography #WoodlandPhotography #ForestPhotography #LuminarNeo #PhotographyTips

In this episode of LumiCast, Holly and Jakub share 12 creative in camera effects to bring a little Halloween magic to your photography! 👻 From playful bedsheet ghosts to spooky lighting, there are plenty of fun ideas to try. We explore zoom bursts, ghostly long exposures, unusual camera angles, creative filters and lenses, colourful horror lighting, eerie reflections and fog. We also discuss how breaking a few photography rules can help you create a wonderfully spooky image! Whether you're photographing Halloween costumes, creating ghost portraits or looking for a creative project for a quiet winter afternoon, join us for a fun conversation full of ideas you can use throughout the year! 🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, HOLLY! We're celebrating Holly becoming a Luminar ambassador and launching her YouTube channel, Focus On The Fun! Take a look, enjoy her videos and subscribe for more photography inspiration. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@FocusOnTheFun   📸 JOIN HOLLY'S I LOVE LUMINAR FACEBOOK GROUP Share your photos, ask questions and connect with fellow photographers. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/2674077399693891 🍂 LUMINAR AUTUMN BUNDLE 2.0 Discover over 1,000 creative autumn and Halloween editing assets for Luminar Neo! 👉 https://www.cleverphotographer.com/luminar-autumn-2-newsletter 🎁 EXTRA 10% OFF LUMINAR Explore Luminar and the latest offers. Use discount code CPNEO10 at checkout for an extra 10% off! 👉 https://skylum.evyy.net/c/1450774/4092088/3255   ================= 🌐 Clever Photographer:https://www.cleverphotographer.com 📸 Jakub:https://www.borsphoto.com 📷 Holly:https://www.hollylintonphotography.com If you enjoyed this episode, give it a like, subscribe and join us for more photography inspiration! #LumiCast #HalloweenPhotography #CreativePhotography #LuminarNeo #PhotographyTips

In this episode of LumiCast, Holly and Jakub look into the future of Luminar with a little help from Holly's crystal ball! 🔮 The Fall Upgrade 2026 is almost here, and we're sharing everything you need to know! Jakub has been testing the beta version, so we're taking a closer look at the improved Enhance AI 2.0, Atmosphere AI 2.0, Smart Composition, AI Assistant, new printing features and watermarks. We also discuss the release date, pricing, upcoming masking improvements and which new features we're most excited about! Whether you're new to Luminar or have been using it for years, join us for a fun conversation about what's coming next! 🔮 LUMINAR FALL UPGRADE 2026 Discover the new features and latest upgrade offers. The upgrade arrives on October 28, 2026! 👉 https://skylum.evyy.net/c/1450774/4092088/3255 🎁 EXTRA 10% OFF Use discount code CPNEO10 at checkout! 🎯 THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE Try the new Luminar tools when the upgrade arrives and share your favourite results in Holly's Facebook group. We'd love to hear which improvement you like the most! 📸 JOIN HOLLY'S I LOVE LUMINAR FACEBOOK GROUP Share your photos, ask questions and connect with fellow photographers. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/2674077399693891 🍂 LUMINAR AUTUMN BUNDLE 2.0 Discover over 1,000 creative autumn and Halloween editing assets for Luminar Neo! 👉 https://www.cleverphotographer.com/luminar-autumn-2-newsletter 🎙️ PREVIOUS EPISODE: WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY Discover practical tips for photographing birds, from camera settings and composition to finding and tracking wildlife! 🌐 Clever Photographer:https://www.cleverphotographer.com 📸 Jakub:https://www.borsphoto.com 📷 Holly:https://www.hollylintonphotography.com If you enjoyed this episode, give it a like, subscribe and join us for more photography inspiration! #LumiCast #LuminarNeo #LuminarFallUpgrade #PhotoEditing #Photography

In this episode of LumiCast, Holly and Jakub celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with simple tips to help everyone capture better bird photos!We talk about camera settings, composition, where to find birds, tracking migrations and even smart bird feeder cameras. Whether you're using a smartphone or a professional camera, there's something here for you! 🎯 THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGEPhotograph at least one bird this week and share your favourite shot in Holly's Facebook group. We'd love to see it! 📸 JOIN HOLLY'S I LOVE LUMINAR FACEBOOK GROUPShare your photos, ask questions and connect with fellow photographers. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/2674077399693891  🍂 LUMINAR AUTUMN BUNDLE 2.0Discover over 1,000 creative autumn and Halloween editing assets for Luminar Neo!👉 https://www.cleverphotographer.com/luminar-autumn-2-newsletter  🌐 Clever Photographer:https://www.cleverphotographer.com  📸 Jakub:https://www.borsphoto.com  📷 Holly:https://www.hollylintonphotography.comIf you enjoyed this episode, give it a like, subscribe and join us for more photography inspiration! #LumiCast #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #LuminarNeo

Autumn photography doesn’t have to be all colourful trees, pumpkins and falling leaves! 🍂📸 In this episode of LumiCast, Jakub and Holly share 10 unusual autumn photography ideas to help you find something a little different to photograph this season. From leaves frozen inside ice and condensation on old windows to car headlights cutting through autumn fog, creative leaf portraits, fallen fruit, reflections and plenty more, these are simple ideas you can try close to home with almost any camera. And make sure you stay until the end because we also have several bonus autumn photography ideas to add to your list! #AutumnPhotography #PhotographyIdeas #FallPhotography #LumiCast #PhotographyTips #CreativePhotography ================================ Links & Resources 🍂 LUMINAR AUTUMN BUNDLE 2.0 👉 https://www.cleverphotographer.com/luminar-autumn-2-newsletter 🎙️ AUTUMN PHOTOGRAPHY BUCKET LIST EPISODE 👉 https://youtu.be/Lsk6S7yUvjc?si=XgkfhGps-nU-UQx0 📸 JOIN HOLLY’S I LOVE LUMINAR FACEBOOK GROUP  👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/2674077399693891  ================================ 🌐 Clever Photographer:https://www.cleverphotographer.com 📸 Connect with Jakub:https://www.borsphoto.com 📷 Connect with Holly:https://www.hollylintonphotography.com ================================ Video Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to LumiCast00:32 10 Unusual Autumn Photography Ideas01:34 Holly’s I Love Luminar Community02:59 Let’s Get Creative This Autumn03:24 Leaves Frozen Inside Ice06:11 Creative Photography Through Leaves08:39 Condensation on Old Windows11:10 Create Pictures and Words With Leaves12:57 Car Headlights Through Autumn Fog15:50 Luminar Autumn Bundle 2.016:45 Falling Leaves and Umbrella Portraits18:52 Photograph the Final Single Leaf21:02 Leaves Stuck in Unexpected Places22:00 Fallen Fruit and Autumn Berries24:50 Creative Photography With Trees and Logs26:19 Photograph Only the Reflection27:54 More Bonus Autumn Photography Ideas28:56 Which Idea Are We Going to Try?30:14 Final Thoughts30:37 Stay Creative

LumiCast is back for Season 2, and there’s a lot happening in the world of Luminar!  In this episode, Jakub and Holly catch up on the latest Luminar changes, including the redesigned interface, the upcoming Fall Upgrade, new 2.0 tools, Luminar Prime, the Web Editor and, most importantly, the huge improvements coming to masking. We also look at the new Luminar plans and answer the big question: is this the year you should upgrade? #Luminar #LuminarUpdate #PhotoEditing #LumiCast #LuminarNEO #Skylum ================================ Links & Resources 👉 GET LUMINAR (Use code CPNEO10 for an extra discount) Already own Luminar? Explore Luminar Prime: http://skylum.evyy.net/c/1450774/3993634/3255 New to Luminar? Get Luminar here: https://skylum.evyy.net/vnmgV3 🌐 Clever Photographer: https://www.cleverphotographer.com 📸 Connect with Jakub: https://www.borsphoto.com 📷 Connect with Holly: https://www.hollylintonphotography.com

In this fun and surprisingly eye-opening episode of LumiCast, Jakub and Holly dive into the world of camera filters and explore 22 different types that photographers can use to protect their lenses, control light, create artistic effects, and unlock entirely new creative possibilities. From classic ND filters and polarizers to astrophotography filters, kaleidoscope effects, ghosting filters, starbursts, infrared photography, and the popular Lensbaby Omni System, this episode is packed with ideas to help you see your camera in a whole new way. Whether you're a landscape photographer, portrait shooter, night sky enthusiast, or simply looking for fresh inspiration, you'll discover that filters can be much more than just a piece of glass on the front of your lens. #CameraFilters #PhotographyGear #PhotographyTips #LumiCast #LuminarNEO #Skylum ================================ Links & Resources 👉 Get Luminar NEO (Use code CPNEO10 for 10% OFF): https://skylum.evyy.net/c/1450774/2957957/3255 📷 Landscape Camera Settings Toolkit: https://www.cleverphotographer.com/camera-toolkit-landscape 🌐 Clever Photographer: https://www.cleverphotographer.com 🤖 LumiBot: https://www.cleverphotographer.com/lumibot ⚡ LightBot: https://www.cleverphotographer.com/lightbot 📸 Connect with Jakub: https://www.borsphoto.com 📷 Connect with Holly: https://www.hollylintonphotography.com ================================ 🌞 Summer Break Announcement This episode marks the start of our summer break. We'll be taking a few weeks off to recharge, photograph, travel, and prepare lots of exciting new LumiCast content. 🎙️ We'll be back on 4th September with fresh episodes, new photography topics, and plenty more fun discussions. Until then, enjoy your summer, keep shooting, keep editing, and most importantly — keep having fun with your photography! 📸☀️

In this fun and practical episode of LumiCast, Jakub and Holly dive into the world of cruise ship photography and share tips for capturing incredible images both on board and at the destinations along the way. From photographing giant cruise ships and dramatic ocean views to sunsets, ports, wildlife, city stops, and everyday moments on deck, they discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with shooting at sea. They also share practical advice on camera gear, lenses, protecting equipment from the elements, and making the most of limited time when exploring new destinations. Whether you're planning your first cruise or you're already a seasoned traveller, this episode is packed with ideas to help you come home with photos you'll love. #CruisePhotography #TravelPhotography #PhotographyTips #LumiCast #LuminarNEO #Skylum ================================ Links & Resources 👉 Get Luminar NEO (Use code CPNEO10 for 10% OFF): https://skylum.evyy.net/c/1450774/2957957/3255 📷 Landscape Camera Settings Toolkit: https://www.cleverphotographer.com/camera-toolkit-landscape 🌐 Clever Photographer: https://www.cleverphotographer.com 🤖 LumiBot: https://www.cleverphotographer.com/lumibot ⚡ LightBot: https://www.cleverphotographer.com/lightbot 📸 Connect with Jakub: https://www.borsphoto.com 📷 Connect with Holly: https://www.hollylintonphotography.com

In this beginner-friendly episode of LumiCast, Jakub and Holly break down the essentials of portrait photography and share practical tips to help you capture better photos of people. From choosing the right lens and camera settings to finding flattering light, working with models, and creating natural-looking edits, this episode covers everything you need to know to start your portrait photography journey with confidence. They also discuss common beginner mistakes, how to make people feel comfortable in front of the camera, simple posing techniques, and why great portraits are about more than just technical settings. Whether you're photographing family members, friends, clients, or simply exploring a new genre of photography, this episode will help you build a strong foundation and create portraits you'll be proud of. 📸 Portrait Photography Masterclass: Ready to take your portrait editing to the next level? 👉 https://www.cleverphotographer.com/portrait-masterclass-presale Learn how to edit portraits naturally, enhance skin and eyes, work with Luminar NEO's latest portrait tools, and build a complete portrait editing workflow from start to finish. #PortraitPhotography #PhotographyForBeginners #PortraitTips #LumiCast #LuminarNEO #Skylum ================================ Links & Resources 👉 Get Luminar NEO (Use code CPNEO10 for 10% OFF): https://skylum.evyy.net/c/1450774/2957957/3255 📷 Landscape Camera Settings Toolkit: https://www.cleverphotographer.com/camera-toolkit-landscape 📸 Portrait Photography Masterclass: https://www.cleverphotographer.com/portrait-masterclass-presale 🌐 Clever Photographer: https://www.cleverphotographer.com 🤖 LumiBot: https://www.cleverphotographer.com/lumibot ⚡ LightBot: https://www.cleverphotographer.com/lightbot 📸 Connect with Jakub: https://www.borsphoto.com 📷 Connect with Holly: https://www.hollylintonphotography.com

In this beginner-friendly episode of LumiCast, Jakub and Holly dive into the fascinating world of macro photography — where tiny subjects suddenly become larger than life. From flowers, insects, mushrooms, bubbles, and snowflakes… to jewelry, textures, water droplets, and creative abstract shots, this episode explores how macro photography helps photographers see the world in a completely different way. They break down the gear you need, including macro lenses, filters, lighting, tripods, and focusing tools, while also sharing practical advice on camera settings, focus peaking, focus stacking, and post-processing inside Luminar NEO. Whether you’re completely new to macro photography or simply curious about trying it for yourself, this episode is packed with inspiration and simple tips to help you get started. 👏 Special thanks to community member Nick Butchko for inspiring this episode! #MacroPhotography #PhotographyTips #CloseUpPhotography #LumiCast #LuminarNEO #Skylum ================================ Links & Resources 👉 Get Luminar NEO (Use code CPNEO10 for 10% OFF): https://skylum.evyy.net/c/1450774/2957957/3255 📷 Landscape Camera Settings Toolkit: https://www.cleverphotographer.com/camera-toolkit-landscape 🌐 Clever Photographer: https://www.cleverphotographer.com 🤖 LumiBot: https://www.cleverphotographer.com/lumibot ⚡ LightBot: https://www.cleverphotographer.com/lightbot 📸 Connect with Jakub: https://www.borsphoto.com 📷 Connect with Holly: https://www.hollylintonphotography.com