Photon

Image generationNewAvailable
by Luma AIModel ID: luma-photon

High-quality image generation model optimized for creative professional workflows and ultra-high fidelity outputs

Price
$0.036/image
Aspect ratios
1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 9:16, 16:9, 9:21, 21:9
Input โ†’ output
Text โ†’ Image
Developer
Luma AI
Updated
September 24, 2026
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Playground

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Input & output

$0.036/image
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Output
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This run

$0.036 ยท 3.6 credits

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Usable 24 hours after sign-up, up to 5 runs per day and at most 2 credits per run. Other sign-in methods start without credits.

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Examples

Real outputs from the public examples of this model on Replicate, with the prompt and settings that produced them. They were not generated live on this page.
  • Example output 1 from Photon: chrome sports car by the seaOpen full size

    Prompt

    chrome sports car by the sea

    Settings

    aspect_ratio
    16:9
  • Example output 2 from Photon: cinematic still, film noir, 1940s, woman driving a car and smoking a cigaretteOpen full size

    Prompt

    cinematic still, film noir, 1940s, woman driving a car and smoking a cigarette

    Settings

    aspect_ratio
    16:9
  • Example output 3 from Photon: A black woman with a short hair wearing gold hoop earrings, her hand is placed on the side of her neck, hair with braids, showing a ring, a Open full size

    Prompt

    A black woman with a short hair wearing gold hoop earrings, her hand is placed on the side of her neck, hair with braids, showing a ring, a model for Loewe jewellery campaign

    Settings

    aspect_ratio
    16:9
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About Photon

TL;DRAs of September 24, 2026

Photon is a model by Luma AI in the Image generation category. On Railwail, Photon costs $0.036 per image. Supported aspect ratios: 1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 9:16, 16:9, 9:21, and 21:9.

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Pricing

Prices in US dollars. Usage is charged from prepaid credits.
Per image$0.036 per image
  • 1 credit = $0.01

Cost calculator

Price calculator

Total

$3.60

360 credits

Per run

$0.036 ยท 3.6 credits

Fixed price per run, known before the run starts.

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API

Call Photon with your Railwail API key. Use this model ID in the request:
curl https://railwail.com/api/v1/images/generations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $RAILWAIL_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "luma-photon",
    "prompt": "A lighthouse on a rocky coast at sunset, photorealistic"
  }'
Set your key as RAILWAIL_API_KEYCreate API key
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Specifications

Model ID
luma-photon
Developer
Luma AI
Input
Text
Output
Image
Aspect ratios
1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 9:16, 16:9, 9:21, 21:9
Billing
Fixed price, known before the run
Catalog entry updated
September 24, 2026

Input parameters

Inputs and settings from the model's input schema. The example in the API section shows which of them the API accepts.

  • promptrequired
    Type: Text
    Default: โ€“
    Allowed values: โ€“
  • aspectRatio
    Type: Choice
    Default: โ€“
    Allowed values: 1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 9:16, 16:9, 9:21, or 21:9

Tags

  • replicate
  • luma
  • text-to-image
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Use cases

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Frequently asked questions

What is Photon?

Photon is a model by Luma AI in the Image generation category. On Railwail you can call it with an API key through the Railwail API.

How much does Photon cost on Railwail?

On Railwail, Photon costs $0.036 per image. The price is known before the run starts. Usage is paid from prepaid credits; 1 credit equals $0.01.

Which settings does Photon support?

According to its input schema, Photon knows these parameters: prompt and aspectRatio (1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 9:16, 16:9, 9:21, or 21:9).

How fast is Photon?

There are not enough measured runs of Photon on Railwail yet to state a run time. It depends on the input, the settings and the load at the provider.

Is Photon better than FLUX 1.1 Pro?

That depends on the task. Photon (Luma AI) and FLUX 1.1 Pro (Black Forest Labs) are both models in the Image generation category. The comparison page shows their prices and specifications side by side.

Compare Photon and FLUX 1.1 Pro

How do I use Photon through the API?

Create a Railwail API key and send your request with the model ID luma-photon. Code examples for curl, Python and JavaScript are in the API section of this page.

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    $0.048/image

    33 % more expensive per unit

    Compare Photon vs. FLUX 1.1 Pro
  • Flux 1.1 Pro UltraBlack Forest Labs

    FLUX 1.1 Pro in ultra mode. Up to 4 megapixel images with raw mode for photorealism.

    $0.072/image

    100 % more expensive per unit

    Compare Photon vs. Flux 1.1 Pro Ultra
  • Flux DevBlack Forest Labs

    Black Forest Labs' development model. Fast, high-quality image generation with LoRA support.

    $0.0384/image

    7 % more expensive per unit

    Compare Photon vs. Flux Dev

Use Photon via the API

One API key for every model on Railwail. Usage is charged from prepaid credits, 1 credit = $0.01.