Luminar NEO Mastery Series 2025:

Restoration Masterclass

Pre-Sale: $49

(Regular price $89)

Restore and colourise your old photos with Luminar NEO’s new Restoration Tool. In this all-new masterclass, you’ll learn a complete workflow for digitising, repairing scratches, fixing fading, and bringing vintage images back to life, step by step, with sample files included.

Pre-sale buyers get early access plus 20 bonus Restoration Presets.

Access available by 15 Nov 2025 or sooner when the Luminar NEO Fall Upgrade launches.

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The course you need to Master Photo Restoration

Restore & Reimagine Your Old Photos

Introducing the Restoration Masterclass, your complete guide to bringing old and damaged photographs back to life with Luminar NEO’s new Restoration Tool. Created by Jakub Bors, Skylum ambassador and award-winning photographer, this course teaches you how to repair, enhance, and colourise vintage images with confidence.

Across 15 focused classes and more than 3 hours of 4K video training, you’ll learn the full restoration process, from scanning and cleaning photos to fixing fading, recovering details, and applying natural colourisation. You’ll also explore how to combine the Restoration Tool with Luminar NEO’s creative and AI tools for truly professional results.

Some lessons include sample images to help you practise key techniques, plus a bonus lesson on using the Nano Banana for restoration to stay up to date with the latest options. Pre-sale buyers also receive 20 exclusive Restoration Presets (10 B&W + 10 Color) to speed up their workflow.

Learn at your own pace with clear, practical guidance and inspiring demonstrations that make photo restoration simple, creative, and deeply rewarding.

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Lessons

15

Length

3+ hours 

Level

All Levels

Software

Luminar NEO (not included)

 

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Lesson 1: How to Prepare Old Photos for Digitising

Start Right
Learn how to safely handle, clean, and organise your vintage photos before scanning or photographing them. Set the foundation for a smooth restoration.

Lesson 2: How to Digitize Old Photos Using Your Phone

Quick and Easy Digitizing
No scanner? No problem. Discover how to use your smartphone to capture high-quality images of old prints with the right lighting, angle, and free photo-scan apps to avoid glare and distortion.

Lesson 3: How to Scan Old Photos Using a Scanner

Professional Scanning at Home
Learn how to get the most out of your flatbed scanner. Explore optimal DPI, colour depth, and file settings to create clean, sharp, and detailed scans ready for editing inside Luminar NEO.

Lesson 4: How to Prepare Your Files for Restoration

Perfect Your Base Image
Tidy up your digitized photo before restoration. You’ll crop unwanted borders, straighten tilted frames, and correct perspective issues to create a balanced image that’s ready for enhancement.

Lesson 5: One-Click Restoration with Luminar’s Tool

AI Magic in a Single Click
Experience the power of Luminar NEO’s new Restoration Tool. Bring faded prints back to life, remove scratches, and even colourise black-and-white photos, all in one click. Then, refine the results manually for perfection.

Lesson 6: Adjusting Exposure and Contrast (Fixing Faded Photos)

Bring Back the Light
Fix under- or over-exposed images and revive lost contrast. Learn how to use Luminar’s Develop and Enhance tools to balance tones, recover detail, and make faded photos look fresh again.

Lesson 7: Correcting Color Casts and Faded Colors

True-to-Life Tones
Remove unwanted colour shifts and revive natural hues. Use Luminar’s Color tool and HSL adjustments to eliminate yellow or magenta casts and restore the authentic look of your old photos.

 

Official Partner Product

We’re proud to be official partners of Luminar NEO, working closely with Skylum, the team behind the software, to ensure the highest quality standards in every product we create. Each project is thoroughly tested with the latest version of Luminar NEO and follows optimised workflows to help you get the most out of the application.

This masterclass was entirely designed and produced by Jakub Bors, a professional photographer and the founder of Clever Photographer. Jakub is a recognised figure in the photography community and hosts the popular Clever Photographer YouTube channel, where he shares in-depth tutorials, tips, and news, primarily focused on Luminar NEO.

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Lesson 8: Removing Spots, Dust, and Minor Blemishes

Clean Up Imperfections
Old prints often show marks, dust, or scratches. Learn to use Luminar’s Erase and Clone tools to remove blemishes quickly while keeping realistic detail and texture.

Lesson 9: Repairing Tears, Cracks, and Missing Sections

Fix What Time Destroyed
Discover how to rebuild damaged photos with precision. Combine Clone, Erase, and careful blending to fill in cracks, rips, or missing corners seamlessly so the photo looks untouched by time.

Lesson 10: Sharpening and Enhancing Detail

Crisp and Clear Results
Make your restored photos pop with clarity. Use Structure AI and Detail Enhancement to sharpen edges, textures, and faces while maintaining a soft, natural finish.

Lesson 11: Reducing Noise and Grain in Old Photos

Smoother Images with Character
Clean up digital noise and film grain using Luminar’s Denoise and Noiseless AI tools. Achieve smooth, polished images without losing the charm and texture of the original print.

Lesson 12: Colorizing Black & White Photos

Bringing Memories to Life
Transform monochrome images into full colour with Luminar’s AI Colorization. Learn how to fine-tune skin tones, fabrics, and backgrounds for authentic, lifelike results.

Lesson 13: Using Generative AI for Advanced Restoration

Beyond Traditional Fixes
Harness Luminar’s GenErase and GenExpand tools to repair missing parts, extend borders, and remove large flaws. Create natural fills and expansions using the power of generative AI.

Lesson 14: Final Touches and Exporting the Restored Photo

The Perfect Finish
Complete your restoration with subtle finishing touches. Adjust tone, apply a gentle vignette, and export your image in the best format for print or sharing, ready to stand the test of time.

Your Special Bonuses

Bonus Lesson: Restoring Photos with Nano Banana AI

AI Restoration Made Easy
Explore how Nano Banana AI can automatically fix, enhance, and colorize old photos online. Compare its results with Luminar NEO and learn how to combine both tools for a faster hybrid workflow.

Bonus Presets: B&W and Color Restoration Presets

Pre-Sale Customers Only!
Enhance your restored images with 20 exclusive Restoration Presets — 10 for black & white photos and 10 for colour images. Each preset is carefully designed to work seamlessly with Luminar NEO and its Restoration Tool, helping you fine-tune exposure, contrast, detail, and colour balance for beautifully natural results.

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This Restoration Masterclass is for you if...

You want to bring your vintage photos back to life.
You want to colourise black and white portraits.
You want to repair damaged and faded memories.

Imagine you could...

  • Restore damaged photos and make them look beautifully timeless.
  • Learn from Jakub Bors and follow expert guidance step by step.
  • Master Luminar NEO’s new Restoration Tool with total confidence.
  • Repair scratches, fading, and noise while preserving natural detail.
  • Add authentic colour to black and white photos with ease.
  • Bring forgotten memories back to life through the power of editing.
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Real People. Real Results.

YES, I WANT TO MASTER PHOTO RESTORATION!

Luminar NEO Mastery Series 2025:

Restoration Masterclass

$49 (Pre-Sale)

Restore, repair, and colourise your old photos with this focused, hands-on Luminar NEO training experience. Learn how to use the new Restoration Tool and complementary editing features to bring vintage images back to life with clarity, detail, and timeless colour.

📆 Access available by 15 Nov 2025 or sooner when the Luminar NEO Fall Upgrade launches.

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Full Support Guarantee

The Restoration Masterclass provides step-by-step, expert training designed to make your investment valuable, practical, and rewarding. When you join this course, you’re not just learning about restoration, you’re gaining the skills to preserve and transform your most meaningful photos.

Our dedicated Customer Support Team is always here to help you get the best results from your Clever Photographer products. Whether you have a question, need technical assistance, or want advice on restoring your images, we’re here for you.

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