I too am considered a beginner in post processing. I currently shoot in raw because I love the post process. That being said, Luminar does work with jpegs very well. As stated above, a jpeg cannot be processed to the extent a raw file can. I recommend doing what you are currently until you feel comfortable with going all in. Play with your raw files in Luminar or your program of choice and see what it can do. Meanwhile you have the jpeg to share. Enjoy the experience.

Again thank you all for spending some of your time to respond to my inquiry. You have all been so helpful and given me a lot of suggestions and options. I do need to change my processes. You are all great to have as photographer friends.

Thank you all for your input. Sometimes we just need to reassure ourselves. I have been lax in backing up to my third hard drive but will set up a better work process. I can learn from each of you.

Currently my photos are automatically downloaded to "Photos" on my Mac. From there I will export to Luminar when processing. After processing, I export back to "Photos." My question is that currently my main photo library remains in the "Photos" app. I also have a "Pictures" file on the hard drive. When I scan, my photos go to that file. For those of you that use Mac, what import and/or storage system do you recommend. I also backup my photos on the iCloud and onto a remote drive.

Double check that your umbrella policy is not liability only. Normally umbrellas apply only to liability not personal property.

The iPhone 12 Pro has raw available. Access Settings and under the camera you can turn on raw. This feature was available on one of the updates from Apple.

Thank you for the encouragement.

This is my first attempt at Street Photography as well as my first posting. I am new to photography and learning every day from this site.

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Thank you for the article and your time. I am new to photography as a serious hobby. I always used point and shoot. Now learning true photography is an uphill endeavor at my age. I don't have the high end equipment of some nor the financial wherewithal to upgrade at this time. Keep these informative posts coming. I enjoy the links some members post for additional information. I often find this forum very beneficial and ignore the snarky ones. LOL.

Be safe friend. We are praying for Florida.

Love your photos. Great catch.