![]() ![]() As a final touch, I add film grain in the Creative tab, moving the slider to 7. This brings out the hues in the backdrop. I decrease Exposure at the top and move the Warmth slider to the right. I click on Set Orientation, position the grid over the top third of the photo, and adjust the Exposure and Shadows. To bring the focus back to Carmen’s face, I use the Adjustable Gradient tool in the Professional tab. ![]() It’s best to use autofocus and have your drive mode to single shot. The top of this photo is a little too bright. What settings should I use for portrait photography You ideally want a low ISO (around 100-400), a fast shutter speed (around 1/200), and a wide aperture for nice background blur (e.g., f/2-f/4). Carmen has nice skin, but AI Skin Enhancer in Luminar adds a professional touch. The High Key sliders bring soul and cinematic flair to portraits. I like to be true to my model’s character, but a little tweak here makes for a real pop on social media and beyond. A strong high key setting can make a subject seem ethereal or angelic. Under the Portrait tab, I use the High Key settings to give it a creative glow. This photo is soft since it was shot at almost maximum aperture. I also selectively desaturate colors that don’t appeal to me, like the green in the wooden stool. In the Essentials tab, I go to Color and set the Saturation to -5 and Vibrance to -7 to decrease the overall saturation before I selectively enhance certain colors.Ĭarmen’s skin looks lackluster, but it can glow with a simple adjustment of the orange luminance slider (Hue -4, Saturation +3, Luminance +17). Next, I use Luminar 4 to adjust the color saturation and hues. I also shape the curve profile into a slight “S.” Carmen immediately looks more alluring. In the Essentials tab, I increase the exposure slightly and adjust the contrast and shadows. I usually shoot underexposed, then build back color and exposure. But in Fujifilm’s standard color mode, this shot of Carmen looks flat. ![]() I captured this shot with a Fujifilm X-T30 and 56mm f/1.2 lens (natural light, dull day, large reflector to the left). You’ll learn how to use tools in Luminar 4 to make a photo shot in relatively underwhelming conditions vibrant and fun. In this walkthrough, I’ll show you how to make simple yet dramatic edits to a portrait. ![]()
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