ImageLumavflash· Released 2025-04-08

Luma Photon Flash

Ultra-fast, cost-effective image generation for rapid iteration and high-volume workflows.

Luma Photon Flash is the fastest and cheapest image model on Oakgen, generating images in 3–5 seconds for just 3 credits (~$0.012). It's ideal for rapid iteration, concept exploration, and high-volume workflows where speed matters more than maximum detail.

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Capabilities at a glance

Cheapest image model on Oakgen at ~$0.012 per image
3–5 second generation — fastest available
Good quality for concepts, thumbnails, and iteration
Same prompt format as Luma Photon
Ideal for high-volume workflows

Specs

Starting price: $0.01 / generation
Generation time: 3–5 seconds
Max resolution: 1024×1024
Inputs → outputs: text → image

How to use Luma Photon Flash

1
Use for rapid iteration
Generate many variations quickly to find the right composition, then switch to a higher-quality model for the final render.
2
Ideal for thumbnails and concepts
At $0.012 per image, Photon Flash is cost-effective for generating dozens of concepts or social media thumbnails.

API access

curl -X POST https://api.oakgen.ai/v1/generate/image \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $OAKGEN_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "luma-photon-flash",
    "prompt": "Quick concept sketch of a futuristic city skyline"
  }'

Compared to other models

vs. stable-diffusion-3-5 — speed and cost

Luma Photon Flash is faster (3–5s vs 6–10s) and cheaper ($0.012 vs $0.05) than SD 3.5. SD 3.5 wins on LoRA/ControlNet ecosystem support.

License & commercial use

Licensed through Luma's commercial terms.

Permitted on all paid Oakgen plans.

FAQs

How much does Luma Photon Flash cost on Oakgen?

Luma Photon Flash starts at $0.01 per generation on Oakgen. Most generations complete in 3–5 seconds. The $19/month Pro plan includes 5,000 credits, covering roughly 1602 generations per month.

Can I use Luma Photon Flash commercially?

Permitted on all paid Oakgen plans.

What is the maximum output resolution?

Luma Photon Flash supports up to 1024×1024.

Does Oakgen provide API access to Luma Photon Flash?

Yes. Oakgen's REST API exposes Luma Photon Flash under the model slug 'luma-photon-flash'. See the API snippet below for an example request.

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