LIGHTROOM AND CAMERA RAW PRESETS

FOR THE LOVE OF PRESETS

Presets are like secret ingredients in a photographer’s toolkit - designed to elevate your images with just a click.  Whether you are a beginner finding your style or a pro wanting to speed up your workflow, then using presets in Lightroom and ACR can completely transform your editing process.

At their core, my presets are thoughtfully crafted combinations of adjustments - tone curves, colour grading, contrast and more. that give your photos a consistent and polished look.  They help streamline your editing, saving you hours while ensuring your work maintains a cohesive aesthetic, which is especially important for portfolios, social media or client galleries.

But beyond convenience, presets bring a touch of magic.  They can turn a flat image into something full of mood and emotion, revealing hidden potential in your shots you may not have even seen.  The right preset doesn’t just enhance colours, it tells a story in a photograph.  They can bring warmth to a still life, add drama, or soften harsh light into a dreamy glow.

Using presets is not about losing creative control - it’s about gaining a starting point that inspires.  You can tweak and refine them to suit your vision, making them your own.  It’s like having foundations on on which to build and from there, you can build your an elevated photograph that’s your vision .

So if you're looking to add depth, character, and a sprinkle of magic to your photographs - presets are a must