Jun 22

Jun 22 Using Luminar Neo ReLight AI on outdoor portraits

I recently wrote an article about capturing portraits in natural light. I mentioned things like sticking to the basics, looking for even light, and using a reflector. But what happens when things don't exactly go to plan...but you got a killer shot? That's where Luminar's Neo Relight AI comes into play.

Shadow and highlight recovery

Often when working in deep shade, with bright sun, we get areas where seemingly most detail is lost. But we can often recover this detail with some super clever AI and programs like Luminar Neo. Especially if you shoot in raw (the file type, not clothing-optional type).

Using ReLight on outdoor portraits

Jump down to the creative section and select Relight AI. You can then adjust the brightness in the foreground (Brightness Near) and the background (Brightness Far) and even adjust the depth between the two. Click on the dropdown menu of advanced settings and you can remove halos, and add varying degrees of warmth near and far.

Just remember if you want to make any adjustments to that layer to pop into the Edit tab and adjust from there, otherwise, if you click on Relight you will add another layer to the existing one.