Jeff Collier

Lindsay Coulter is an in-demand wedding and portrait photographer and educator based in Waterloo, Ontario. In this interview, she walks us through her workflow—from photo shoot to delivery—highlighting the practices and tools that help her stay efficient. One of the biggest game-changers in her process has been Imagen, the AI-powered editing software. Lindsay shares how incorporating it has shifted her day-to-day routine, freeing up time for creative work and client relationships.

You’ve probably noticed that there’s a lot of fear swirling around AI in photography right now. Some worry that automated tools like those in Luminar Neo will replace the photographer’s role, making skills obsolete and flooding the space with cookie-cutter edits. I know a few professional photographers are worried about this. It’s a valid concern, especially if you’ve spent years mastering the art of taking photos and editing. However, here’s the thing: AI in editing isn’t here to take over.

Photographers who have been using popular photo editing tools such as Adobe Lightroom or Capture One are familiar with the convenience of features like cross-device editing, AI assistance and web galleries. However, these benefits usually come with the cost of an ongoing subscription. The Luminar Ecosystem, launching in November 2025, provides a different approach by offering these same capabilities and more, all as a one-time purchase (Perpetual License) rather than a recurring fee.