# Lumi Photo — The Photography Community

> Photography discovery, planning, sharing, and gear management platform. (iPhone/iPad app by Callum Greens.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumi-photo/id6756933973 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Callum Greens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863795788)
- Category: Photo & Video, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumi-photo/id6756933973/reviews.md

## What is Lumi Photo?

Lumi Photo is a home for photographers working in every genre. Discover real places through real photography, plan future shoots, share field stories and build a visual profile around your work, locations, light, gear and creative intent.

From portrait, wedding, fashion, sport, architecture and still life to street, travel, landscape, wildlife, documentary, fine art, film, astro and underwater photography—every photographer has a place in the Lumiverse.

DISCOVER, PLAN AND EXPLORE

• Discover real photography locations on the Lumi Map
• Explore the Lumiverse, mapped places, cameras, locations and photographer profiles
• Save shoot locations into Photo Walks and open routes in Apple Maps
• Keep public map locations approximate while retaining accurate private planning details
• Browse assignments, community events, exhibitions, workshops and Photo Walks

SHARE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

• Upload from iPhone, the iOS Share Sheet or Lumi Desktop
• Publish individual photographs or multi-photo posts
• Add captions, photography intents, Apple Maps places and optional EXIF gear details
• Build portfolios for projects, trips, genres, themes and stories
• Share public photographs, portfolios and profiles at lumi.photo/@username
• Choose whether work appears in Lumi feeds, on your profile only or stays off your public web profile

JOIN THE PHOTOGRAPHY COMMUNITY

• Follow photographers and engage through likes, comments, replies and @mentions
• Use Field Notes for critique, questions, lessons, gear and location discussions
• Take on Lumi Assignments and submit profile photographs to community briefs
• Promote or join photography events, exhibitions, workshops and Photo Walks
• Discover standout work through Lumi Awards and receive updates in your Inbox

ORGANISE YOUR GEAR

Keep a private Gear Locker for cameras, lenses and accessories, including photographs, serial numbers, condition, status, purchase details, item location, specifications, notes, search, filters and CSV export.

Build Gear Bags for portrait sessions, studio shoots, events, street walks, trips, nature hikes, documentary days or minimal carry. Track packed items, run readiness checks, use quick-start presets and export reusable checklists.

MADE FOR REAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Lumi welcomes original, photographer-made images across every genre. AI-generated images, advertising, stock photography and pornography are not permitted. Adult-themed content must be marked by the uploader and is hidden by default unless a viewer chooses to show it in Account Settings.
Lumi does not use your iPhone camera. Photographs are uploaded or imported from your photo library, the iOS Share Sheet, Lumi Desktop or supported Lumi upload features.

FREE AND LUMIFIED

Free accounts include core discovery, map access, commenting, @mentions, assignments, public profiles, Lumi Desktop access, event RSVP and limited monthly uploads.
Lumified membership supports our independent team and unlocks unlimited uploads, portfolio creation, Gear Locker, Gear Bags, camera model discovery, Photo Walk syncing, private messaging, event creation, statistics and Lumified badges.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://lumi.photo/privacy
Support: https://lumi.photo/support/
Community Guidelines: https://lumi.photo/community-guidelines/

## Key features

- Discover photography locations on map
- Build visual portfolios
- Manage gear with lockers and bags
- Plan and share Photo Walks
- Participate in assignments and events
- Connect with other photographers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lumified Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Lumified Annual | $34.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lumified Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Lumi Photo

### What is Lumi Photo?

Lumi Photo is a platform for photographers to discover real places, plan shoots, share field stories, and build a visual profile. It allows users to explore mapped photo locations, connect with other photographers, and manage their gear.

### How does Lumi Photo's free account differ from Lumified?

Free accounts offer core discovery, map access, commenting, and limited monthly uploads. Lumified unlocks unlimited uploads, portfolio creation, Gear Locker, Gear Bags, private messaging, event creation, and more.

### What are the subscription prices for Lumi Photo?

Lumi Photo offers a Lumified Monthly subscription for $2.99 and a Lumified Annual subscription for $34.99.

### Does Lumi Photo use my iPhone camera?

No, Lumi Photo does not use your iPhone camera. Photos are uploaded or imported from your photo library, the iOS share sheet, or Lumi Desktop.

### Can I plan routes with Lumi Photo?

Yes, you can save shoot locations into Photo Walks and open these routes in Apple Maps for navigation and planning.

### How can I manage my photography gear with Lumi Photo?

Lumi Photo provides a private Gear Locker to store details about cameras, lenses, and accessories, and Gear Bags to organize items for specific types of shoots.

### What kind of photography is Lumi Photo best for?

Lumi Photo is suitable for various photography genres, including street, travel, and nature photography, by helping users discover relevant locations and connect with like-minded individuals.

### How often is Lumi Photo updated?

Lumi Photo was last updated on June 26, 2026, with version 3.3.7, indicating active development and regular improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4.8 — 2026-08-20

Lumi now welcomes photographers working across every genre.

• New photography intents for portrait, events, fashion, architecture, still life, sports, fine art, film, night sky and underwater photography
• Updated onboarding and upload guidance for the wider photography community
• New controls for marking and filtering photos containing adult themes
• General performance improvements and bug fixes


Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://lumi.photo/privacy
Support: https://lumi.photo/support/
Community Guidelines: https://lumi.photo/community-guidelines/

### 3.4.7 — 2026-07-27

We fixed an annoying bug that was using a large amount of iPhone storage as a cache. 

- Added a 'Clear Image Cache' option in Account Settings
- Fixed a bug where iPhone storage would cache old data and not clear it upon installing a new version of the app

### 3.4.6 — 2026-07-23

We've been squashing bugs and adding techy stuff behind the scenes for the upcoming Lumi Photo Studio release

- Hardened the new user signup issue that was patched
- Fixed the smoothness of scrolling Field Notes
- Added a new 'In Camera Movement' (ICM) category with related intents to select when uploading photos to Lumi (thanks to Victoria for the suggestion)

Thank you to all of our users for continuing to support Lumi Photo.


Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://lumi.photo/privacy
Support: https://lumi.photo/support/
Community Guidelines: https://lumi.photo/community-guidelines/

### 3.4.5 — 2026-07-10

A few bugs squashed and UI improvements

- Added Events tab to Lumified member profiles
- Added a Hide Events tab toggle in Account Settings for Lumified members
- Fixed a bug with notifications opening multiple times whilst in the app
- Fixed a few navigation issues

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://lumi.photo/privacy
Support: https://lumi.photo/support/
Community Guidelines: https://lumi.photo/community-guidelines/

### 3.4.4 — 2026-07-06

Fixing bugs today and a new social photo sharing card.

- Fixed an issue with push notifications not opening the app correctly
- Fixed an issue when tapping a photo under 'more by' and 'more from' sections on photo detail view
- Fixed an issue with Field Note text disappearing in the editor and magically re-appearing again.
- Added a photo sharing card. Now you can post your photos on Social Media in a neat little Lumi Photo card.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://lumi.photo/privacy
Support: https://lumi.photo/support/
Community Guidelines: https://lumi.photo/community-guidelines/

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