Pssst… the number 1 email/DM I got when I released my previous preset was people not downloading their link within 24 hours and then it expires and I’d have to send a new one- please download your file right when you purchase to save yourself a headache later!

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS: Unless you are using an older version of Lightroom, all you need are the .xmp files, but there are also .lrtemplate files for anyone who has evaded updating in a few years.

All you have to do is unzip the file on your computer, press the ‘+’ on your preset window, and navigate to your unzipped presets and they’ll appear in your preset column and be ready for use.

For the .lrtemplates, you’ll need to go ‘Lightroom’ > ‘Preferences’ > ‘Presets’ tab > ‘Show Lightroom Presets Folder’ > ‘Develop Presets’ > then copy your new presets into that folder, and finally restart Lightroom.

For Lightroom Mobile: The .dng photo files are for you. Save those into your LR mobile catalog and you can copy and paste the settings off of them and/or save them as a preset. Just don’t check the ‘tools’ box. On some newer updated phones, you can unzip the file from your phone. But for most phones unless you download software, they are unable to unzip the file containing the presets, so you’ll have to open the .zip on a computer, download, and then send/airdrop the .dng’s to your phone.

A NOTE ON THESE PRESETS and probably all presets in general: they are going to take some playing around with! After getting your photo properly exposed, start with the white balance sliders. The tiniest tweak of those can give a huge range from these presets because they are so stylized and sensitive. They’ll need to be toyed with because no camera rig, lighting, environment, skin tone, outfit or what have you is ever the same.

SHOOTING TIPS: Most presets (these definitely included) work best on images that were shot in diffused lighting, without the sun or any other harsh light source hitting your lens directly and creating flares. If you start off with images shot in soft shadows (a little under-exposed is always better to maintain detail) or backlit with the sun blocked by something (tree, building, etc.) you should have no problem getting fun and usable results from these with minimal tweaking. If your subject is in direct sunlight (like the example images in the poppy field) and the photographer’s back is to the sun, you’ll just need to slide the white balance to the blue/green side to compensate.

MYSTERY MACHINE: a preset that began as a cool-toned winter theme, but as I added an emphasis on oranges and a low contrast film-y feel, I realized the retro-ness and the colors it produced gave me strong Scooby Doo vibes. This preset thrives with greens to grab onto and warm colors to pop out. If you want more blues, slide your WB slider to the green side!

MARY BERRY: a soft and dreamy preset that bathes your photos in pinks and purples; an instant cotton candy sunset for any type of photo. NOTE: this preset puts an emphasis on reds and oranges; if any banding (streaks of red/pink) is occurring, you can bring down the saturation for those in the HSL sliders to clear it up.

BUSINESS CASUAL: I wanted to throw in a simpler preset that I have used heavily in my own professional work as a jumping off point for anyone who might need some guidance in creating universally-enjoyed images for weddings/portraits/events. I find that a little green in the shadows is very complimentary to most skin tones.