If you’ve ever wondered how photographers add depth, shape, and intention to their edits without overdoing contrast or exposure, this beginner-friendly tutorial on dodge and burn in Luminar Neo is for you. In this video, I’ll show you exactly what dodge and burn is, why it’s such a powerful editing technique rooted in traditional film darkrooms, and how you can use it simply and confidently in a modern digital workflow. You’ll learn how to selectively lighten and darken areas of your image to draw attention to key features like eyes, sculpt faces and landscapes, reduce distractions, and create a more dimensional, polished result, all without relying on heavy filters or global sliders. Perfect for beginner photographers, this step-by-step walkthrough will help you understand dodge and burn as a subtle control tool that lets you shape light with intention and dramatically improve your photos using Luminar Neo’s built-in tools.
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