If you’ve ever come home from a wedding weekend with aching feet and memory cards overflowing, you already know the hardest part still lies ahead. The real marathon begins not on the dance floor but at your desk: backing up files, culling thousands of images, adjusting RAW files to match your style, and racing deadlines that always feel too close.  

For wedding, family, children, and event photographers—whether shooting corporate galas, newborn sessions, or youth sports—the reality is the same: post-production drains time, energy, and enthusiasm long after you’ve put the camera down. 

Long editing nights often mean strained eyes, stiff shoulders, and the familiar “just five more photos” cycle. Surveys cited by Neurapix show that most photographers report mental fatigue and feel constant pressure to deliver quickly. Add the physical toll of desk hours stacked on full shooting days, and burnout becomes almost inevitable—not because we don’t love photography, but because the workflow between capture and delivery is relentless. Clients hire you for your taste—your ability to keep skin tones natural, bring colors to life, and make fleeting moments feel alive. Yet achieving that look has traditionally meant countless micro-decisions in Lightroom Classic. Presets help a little, but they’re blunt tools: one static recipe for every photo, leaving you to fix white balance, exposure, and contrast image by image. 

This is where modern AI earns its place—not to replace your artistic vision, but to assist it. The right AI doesn’t impose a generic look; it studies how you edit in different scenarios and applies those choices dynamically. It handles consistency and base corrections, leaving you to focus on culling, polishing hero shots, and crafting a gallery that tells a compelling story. 

Neurapix is one such tool. Integrated directly into Lightroom Classic, it learns your approach through a SmartPreset (your personalized AI profile) and applies it across entire galleries at remarkable speed. Instead of starting every edit from scratch, you begin with 80–95% of the work already done, while retaining full control. For high-volume photographers—weddings, families, schools, sports, or corporate events—this shift is transformative. Neurapix doesn’t dilute your artistry; it scales it consistently across hundreds or thousands of frames. 

Equally important, AI support safeguards the parts of your life clients never see. When bulk edits take minutes instead of days, you don’t sacrifice every evening to a backlog. That time can be reinvested in creative projects, marketing, client care—or rest. The result is faster delivery, less fatigue, and the same recognizable style your clients expect. 

This guide is written as a peer-to-peer walkthrough. While aimed especially at wedding, family, and children photographers, the principles apply just as well to business, corporate, newborn, couple, and sports work. In the following sections, we’ll cover step by step how to set up Neurapix in Lightroom Classic, train your first SmartPreset (via the Standard or Kickstart method), and prepare for your first AI-assisted edits. By the end, you’ll have a trained profile ready for real jobs—and a clear path to faster, lighter, and more consistent editing without giving up creative control. 

What is Neurapix? 

Before diving into setup and training, it’s important to understand what Neurapix actually is—and why it stands apart from the countless preset packs or AI filters marketed to photographers. 

At its core, Neurapix is a Lightroom Classic plugin powered by artificial intelligence. Think of it as a specialized assistant built into the software you already use daily. It integrates seamlessly into your catalog and workflow. You don’t need to export photos to another program, reorganize your files, or compromise on flexibility. Instead, Neurapix quietly extends Lightroom’s menu, offering new tools for editing and culling—tools that keep all adjustments native, non-destructive, and fully reversible. 

From presets to SmartPresets 

Most photographers already use presets as a starting point, but their limitations are obvious. They apply the same adjustments to every image. Apply a preset to a sunlit outdoor portrait and then to a dimly lit reception, and you’ll instantly notice the problem: one is overexposed, the other underexposed, and you’re back to adjusting sliders image by image. 

Neurapix introduces something more intelligent: the SmartPreset. Unlike static presets, SmartPresets learn your editing style across different lighting conditions and scenes, then apply those choices dynamically. 

For example, if you typically lift shadows in outdoor portraits but add warmth to indoor shots, Neurapix learns this and applies the same preferences automatically. And if you prefer vibrant, high-contrast tones for sports but softer, pastel looks for newborn sessions, Neurapix adapts—because it’s trained on your own edits, not on a one-size-fits-all formula. 

The result isn’t a generic AI filter. It’s your editing style replicated inside Lightroom, capable of applying your nuanced look consistently at scale. 

Seamless Lightroom Classic integration 

Another major advantage is how naturally Neurapix integrates with Lightroom Classic. After installation, you’ll find its commands in the familiar menu: Library > Plug-in Extras. Options include Start Culling (Beta), Create SmartPreset, Edit Photos, Download Edits and Refine SmartPreset. 

Because Neurapix works entirely within Lightroom, all edits remain non-destructive Lightroom adjustments with no hidden processing or baked-in filters. You retain complete flexibility, as every AI adjustment can be modified just as if you had made it manually, and your catalogs, collections, metadata, and export workflows remain untouched. 

For high-volume photographers, this seamless integration is critical. When you return from a wedding with 3,000 frames or a school event with over 1,000, the last thing you want is added complexity. Neurapix fits into your existing workflow like a glove, speeding it up rather than disrupting it. 

Built for high-volume photography 

Neurapix is especially powerful for those who regularly deliver complete galleries—not just a handful of hero shots. It shines in scenarios such as: 

• Weddings with 400–1,000+ images 

• Family and children sessions where parents expect variety 

• Sports coverage with hundreds of fast-paced action shots 

• Corporate events with overnight delivery expectations 

• School or seasonal portraits demanding consistent edits across large sets 

In real-world use, Neurapix can cut editing time by up to 90%. This isn’t just a bold claim—it’s the practical outcome of letting AI handle repetitive corrections while you focus on curating and refining. 

In simple terms: Neurapix doesn’t aim to replace your artistic judgment. It amplifies your ability to apply it consistently across large galleries in a fraction of the time. 

Getting started with Neurapix step by step 

Now that you understand what Neurapix is and why it can transform your workflow, let’s move into the practical setup. The good news is that the process is straightforward. You can go from sign up to your first AI-assisted edits in under an hour, even if you’ve never installed a Lightroom plugin before. 

Create your Neurapix account 

The first step is simple: creating your Neurapix account. 

1. Go to the official website: https://neurapix.com 

2. Click Test now and create an account using your email and password, or use a third-party login like Facebook. 

3. Every new user begins with 1,000 free AI edits. That’s enough to test Neurapix on an entire wedding or several portrait sessions, giving you real-world results before you invest. 

4. Confirm your email if prompted, and your account will be active. 

5. Once this step is done, everything else—from SmartPreset training to editing—flows through your account. 

Download and install the plugin 

Neurapix isn’t a standalone program. It is a plugin built specifically for Adobe Lightroom Classic (note: it does not currently support Lightroom CC, the cloud-based version). 

1. Log in to your Neurapix account and navigate to the Downloads section. 

2. Choose the installer for your operating system (Windows or macOS). 

3. Run the installer and follow the prompts. It will integrate Neurapix into Lightroom Classic automatically. 

Before installation, check that Lightroom Classic is up to date. Neurapix works best with recent versions. The plugin doesn’t add clutter to your system. It simply enhances Lightroom with new, seamlessly integrated features. 

Log in from inside Lightroom 

With the plugin installed, connect Lightroom to your Neurapix account. 

1. Open Lightroom Classic and switch to the Library module. 

2. In the top menu, click on File > Plug-in Manager. 

3. You’ll now see Neurapix listed as an installed plugin. 

4. Select it, then click Log In. 

5. Enter your Neurapix account details (the same ones from Step 1). 

Lightroom will remember your login, so you won’t need to repeat this step each time you start the program. 

Explore the plugin menu 

Once logged in, you’ll notice new Neurapix options appear in Lightroom under Library > Plug-in Extras. These include: 

• Start Culling (Beta) – an AI-assisted tool for faster image selection. 

• Create SmartPreset – to train your personal AI style profile. 

• Edit Photos – the command to launch AI-powered batch editing. 

• Download Edits – retrieves finished AI edits from the cloud and applies them to your selected photos.

• Refine SmartPreset – a feature that lets the AI learn from your manual tweaks and improve accuracy over time. 

At this stage, you don’t need to master every option. The important thing is knowing where the tools live. Once the plugin is installed and connected, you’re ready to create your first SmartPreset—the step that turns Neurapix from a plugin into your personal editing assistant. 

Creating your SmartPreset (your AI style profile) 

This is the stage where Neurapix becomes more than a plugin—it becomes your personal editing assistant. The power lies in the SmartPreset, a custom AI profile that learns your editing style and then applies it across hundreds or even thousands of photos with consistency. 

Think of it like mentoring an apprentice. You show them enough examples of how you edit, and over time, they start anticipating your choices: exposure preferences, white balance adjustments, color grading, contrast, and how you handle difficult lighting. The more consistent your training set, the better the SmartPreset performs. 

What a SmartPreset is and why it matters 

Unlike a traditional Lightroom preset that applies the same fixed settings to every photo, a SmartPreset is dynamic. A normal preset might add +0.5 exposure to all images. That might work for one shot but overexpose another. A SmartPreset evaluates each individual image—its lighting, tones, and context—and adjusts intelligently, just as you would manually. 

This means results are far closer to your real style. In practice, Neurapix often gets you 85–95% of the way to your final look, leaving you just small refinements to make. For wedding, family, or event photographers delivering 500–2,000+ images per job, that difference is game-changing. You move from days of editing to just a few hours—or less. 

Option 1: Standard SmartPreset (500+ past edited photos) 

If you already have an established editing style, the Standard SmartPreset is your best option. 

Step 1: Select a consistent photo set 
Choose at least 500 photos you’ve fully edited in your signature style. A complete wedding gallery, a season of family sessions, or a similar large project works well. Consistency is essential: avoid mixing drastically different looks in one training set. 

Step 2: Start the training process 
In Lightroom, select the 500+ edited photos. Go to Library > Plug-in Extras > Create SmartPreset. Name your SmartPreset clearly (e.g., Wedding Bright & Airy or Studio Clean Portraits). Confirm and begin the upload. Neurapix securely transfers only the editing data—not your full image files—to its servers for training. 

Step 3: Wait for training to complete 
Training usually takes a few hours. You can continue working in Lightroom or even close it. Neurapix will email you when your SmartPreset is ready. Once training is finished, your SmartPreset will appear in the plugin menu, ready to apply to new images. 

Handling black and white edits 
If your training set includes at least 20 black-and-white edits, Neurapix automatically creates a separate B&W SmartPreset alongside your color profile. This is especially useful if you regularly deliver both color and monochrome images. 

Tips for Standard SmartPreset training 

• Quality over quantity: 500 strong, consistent edits are better than 1,000 inconsistent ones. 

• Include a variety of lighting situations—indoor, outdoor, ceremonies, golden hour—so the AI learns how you handle them. 

• Leave out experimental edits or one-off creative looks that don’t represent your main style. 

Option 2: Kickstart SmartPreset (20 images) 

If you’re new, don’t yet have 500 finished edits, or want to quickly develop a profile for a specific client or look, Kickstart is the perfect shortcut. 

How it works: 

1. Select a set of unedited RAW images (for example, 100 from a recent shoot). 

2. Pick 20 representative photos from that set. 

3. Edit those 20 images manually in your desired style. 

4. Go to Create SmartPreset > Kickstart in the Neurapix menu. 

5. Neurapix uploads the 20 edited photos (plus the remaining unedited ones) and trains a SmartPreset in minutes. 

The result: you edit 20, and Neurapix applies your style to the remaining 80—or 980, or even 1,980. 

When to use Kickstart vs. regular creation

The Standard SmartPreset is best when you already have a large archive of consistently edited galleries and want maximum accuracy, while the Kickstart SmartPreset is ideal if you’re just starting out, experimenting with a new style, or creating a one-off profile for a specific client request. Kickstart presets can also evolve over time—through continuous refinement and expansion, they can eventually grow into robust Standard SmartPresets. 

First steps after creation

Once your SmartPreset is trained, the exciting part begins: using it on real galleries. 

You can find your SmartPreset in Lightroom by going to Library > Plug-in Extras > Edit Photos. A dialog box will open with a dropdown menu where you can select your SmartPreset, such as Wedding Bright & Airy or Family Lifestyle. If you have multiple profiles—for weddings, studio portraits, or newborns—they will all be listed there, ready for you to choose the one that best fits your project. 

Preparing for your first AI edit 

1. Import and organize your RAW files as usual. 

2. Decide whether you want to cull first or edit everything. Both workflows are supported. 

3. Highlight the photos you want to process. 

4. Choose your SmartPreset and, if desired, enable optional features like ‘Crop and rotate images’ or ‘Add masks’. 

5. Click Start Editing. 

Depending on your plan, Neurapix will process either in the cloud (for free/pay-per-edit users) or locally on your machine (for flat rate subscribers). Within minutes, your Lightroom catalog will update with edited images in your style. 

Managing multiple SmartPresets 

Photographers often need more than one look. Weddings might call for airy romance, corporate headshots for neutral professionalism, and concerts for moody grit. Neurapix allows unlimited SmartPresets, so you can maintain distinct profiles for each genre. 

Examples include a Wedding Bright & Airy preset as your main signature style, a Black & White Fine Art preset for timeless monochrome work, a Studio Neutral preset to ensure clean and accurate skin tones for business portraits, and a Moody Documentary preset that delivers high-contrast edits for concerts or editorial projects. When editing, simply select the profile that fits the job. Each SmartPreset acts like a specialized assistant, tuned to that specific type of photography. 

The first-time experience 

Your very first edit with Neurapix is usually the moment when theory turns into conviction. Many photographers describe it as a breakthrough: instead of slogging through hundreds of unedited RAW files, you suddenly watch a full gallery come alive in minutes. The transformation is striking. 

As you scroll through the images, you’ll notice that the heavy lifting—exposure adjustments, white balance corrections, tonal balancing—has already been taken care of. What once required hours of repetitive slider work now appears polished right from the start. Instead of starting every edit from scratch, you’re beginning with images that are already 80–95% complete in your style. 

The shift in your role is immediate. You’re no longer a technician chained to sliders; you become the curator and artist again. Neurapix handles the repetitive base work, while you concentrate on the details that truly matter: fine-tuning the hero shots, experimenting with creative flourishes, and ensuring the story of the day comes through authentically. 

As DIY Photography highlighted in their review, Neurapix “promises to cut your editing time by 90%”. Whether you’re working on a wedding, a family session, or a corporate event, what used to consume long evenings can now be wrapped up in a fraction of the time. 

And the experience isn’t just about speed—it’s about energy. After your first Neurapix edit, you may find you still have time (and headspace) left in the evening. Instead of being drained by hours at the desk, you’re free to deliver galleries sooner, spend time with loved ones, or prepare for your next shoot with fresh creativity. 

Conclusion 

Getting started with Neurapix is refreshingly simple, but the impact is significant. Once you’ve installed the plugin, trained your first SmartPreset, and run an initial batch, you’ll quickly see how much time and energy you can save without sacrificing quality. The plugin doesn’t change your workflow—it enhances it. Lightroom stays the same, only faster: with the AI handling repetitive edits, you can focus on the artistry that defines your work. Neurapix also grows with you. The more you refine your SmartPreset, the more it reflects your evolving style. Today’s “90% done” edits become tomorrow’s “almost perfect” results, with only the smallest tweaks left for you. 

For high-volume photographers—whether covering weddings, families, children, business events, newborns, or sports—this shift is transformative. Instead of nights lost to endless slider adjustments, you can focus on storytelling, client communication, or simply recharging. Faster delivery, less fatigue, and consistent results become the new normal. And this is only the beginning: in the next article, we’ll explore Neurapix in daily use—batch editing, continuous refinement, advanced tools like AI cropping and masking, and AI-powered culling to speed up selection. The goal isn’t just faster editing, but a smarter, more efficient, and more enjoyable workflow.