Lumen — Photography & Portfolio WordPress Theme

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Description
Lumen is a dark, image-first WordPress block theme (full-site editing) for photographers, studios and creative portfolios — full-bleed galleries, project case studies and a refined editorial type system. Edit everything in the Site Editor, no page builder or code required.
It ships templates for the home gallery, project case study, portfolio archive, search, page and 404; header and footer parts; three block patterns; and a complete theme.json design system with a cinematic dark palette and fluid serif/sans typography.
Highlights
- WordPress 6.2+ block theme (FSE), theme.json v3, PHP 8.0+.
- Image-first home with a 3-column project grid and pagination.
- Project case-study single template with prev/next navigation.
- Portfolio archive, search, page and 404 templates.
- Header/footer parts + Hero gallery, Project grid and Contact CTA patterns.
- Dark editorial design system; fully editable colors, fonts and layout.
Features
Requirements
- WordPress 6.2+
- PHP 8.0+
- No page builder or build step required
Changelog
Frequently Asked Questions
What version of WordPress does Lumen require?
Lumen requires WordPress 6.2 or higher, as it is built as a full-site editing (FSE) block theme using theme.json v3. It also requires PHP 8.0 or above on your server.
Do I need a page builder plugin like Elementor or WPBakery to use this theme?
No — Lumen has zero dependencies and requires no page builder or third-party plugins. All customisation is done entirely through WordPress's native Site Editor, so what you see is exactly what you get out of the box.
What templates and layouts are included with the theme?
Lumen ships with templates for the image-first home page (3-column project grid with pagination), a project case-study single post (with prev/next navigation), portfolio archive, search results, a standard page, and a 404 page. It also includes header and footer template parts, plus three ready-made block patterns: Hero Gallery, Project Grid, and Contact CTA.
How do I customise the colors, fonts, and layout?
Everything is editable directly inside the WordPress Site Editor — no code required. The theme's design system is defined in theme.json v3, giving you control over the cinematic dark palette, gold accent color, and fluid serif/sans typography all from one place.
Is Lumen suitable for a photography studio or just individual photographers?
Lumen is designed for both individual photographers and creative studios. Its image-first layout, full-bleed galleries, project case-study template, and dark editorial design system make it equally well-suited to solo portfolios and professional studio showcases.
Can I switch the theme to a light color scheme, or is it dark only?
The theme ships with a cinematic dark palette as its core design system, and all colors are fully editable in the Site Editor. However, a dedicated light mode is not a stated feature of the theme, so a full light-scheme switch would require manual color adjustments within the editor.
Technical requirements
- See the detailed requirements in the product description below.
What is included
- Frontend template package with full downloadable files
- Product listing and product page guidance
- Product files ready for self-hosting or integration
- 10 listed features
- Changelog included on the product page
Who is this product for
- Buyers who need a frontend template rather than a custom build from scratch
- Teams shopping within Themes
- Use cases aligned with photography, portfolio, wordpress theme, block theme
License and usage
- Regular license for one end product where end users are not charged for access to the item itself
- Extended license for one end product where end users can be charged
- Verify the exact usage rights on the selected license before deployment or client handoff
- Keep the purchase record and license certificate for future verification
Updates and support
- 6 months of seller support included
- Review the seller support scope before purchasing.
- Recent changes are visible in the product changelog
- Use the changelog to confirm ongoing maintenance before rollout
Technical details
- Current version
- 1.0.0
- Last updated
- Jul 11, 2026
- License options
- Regular, Extended
- Support period
- 6 months of seller support included
Marketplace review
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This is not a full penetration test or a guarantee that the product is vulnerability-free.
License comparison
A license is tied to one end product, not strictly to one domain. Development, staging, and the final production domain may belong to the same licensed deployment.
| Use | Regular License | Extended License |
|---|---|---|
| Source code modification | ||
| Own project use | ||
| One client project | ||
| One production deployment | ||
| Development and staging | ||
| Paid SaaS or paid user access | ||
| Multiple unrelated client projects | ||
| Redistribute source code | ||
| Resell source code |
License FAQ
Can I modify the source code?
Yes, under both licenses.
Can I use the script for a client?
Yes, for one client end product.
Can I install it on a staging domain?
Yes. Development and staging may belong to the licensed deployment.
Do I need another license for another client?
Yes, each unrelated client end product needs its own license.
Can I use it for a paid SaaS?
Yes, with an Extended License.
Can I resell the source code?
No. Standalone redistribution or resale is prohibited.
Is a license limited strictly to one domain?
No. It is tied to one end product, which may use development, staging, and production domains.
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Item Details
- Last Update
- July 11, 2026
- Published
- June 11, 2026
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Category
- Themes
- Sales
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Regular License — Use in one end product which end users are not charged for.
Extended License — Use in one end product which end users can be charged for.
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