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SUMMARY

A quick iPhone 15 Pro snapshot of a motorcycle outside a country church is edited into a dramatic black and white image. The process begins in Lightroom with tonal adjustments, AI content removal, and simulated shallow depth of field using Lens Blur. The image is then enhanced in Luminar Neo with a diffused glow, selective lighting, and added sun rays. Final touches in Lightroom include fine-tuning tones, adding a subtle blue tint for a selenium darkroom effect, and adjusting vibrance to achieve a moody, atmospheric monochrome.

TAKEAWAYS

iPhone JPEG edited into a dramatic black and white image.

Lightroom used for AI removal, Lens Blur, and tonal adjustments.

Luminar Neo applied for Mystical effect, selective lighting, and sun rays.

Final toning in Lightroom mimics darkroom chemical effects for mood.

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