Split image with original photo (left) and High Tide preset (right).Ĭhanges to the white balance, HSL panel and split toning warm the highlights and cool the shadows. This Lightroom preset feels cinematographic, empowering any landscape scene. There’s plenty of colour, but the effect is of dim light on a hazy day. The High Tide preset by Look Filter is for photographers who want a cool, muted colour scheme. There are also changes to the tone curve, white balance, and colour calibration. Split image with original photo (left) and Enter Sandman preset (right). The whites ensure there are no high-key areas distracting the viewer. The increased shadows brightens the image. The Enter Sandman preset by Look Filter warms up the image like a sunset. The largest changes are in the HSL panel with a unique recipe of color changes. There are changes to white balance and the tone curve. Split image with original photo (left) and Sucker Punch preset (right). There is definite contrast afoot, and it works well. The Sucker Punch preset by Look Filter is for photographers who like cool shadows. There is also a highlight priority post-crop vignette. There are changes to the tone curve, split toning and in the HSL panel. Split image with original photo (left) and Summertime preset (right). Shadows are brightened allowing your colors to pop. The Summertime preset by Nicolesy is bright and breezy. A color priority post-crop vignette centers the scene. There are changes to the tone curve and split toning. Split image with original photo (left) and Summer Breeze preset (right). It subtly clarifies your landscape’s colours and freshens your image. The first is the understated preset Summer Breeze. When I’m gifted free presets from the post-processing queen, Nicolesy, I jump on them. A slight post-crop vignette holds the lightness in check. There are also changes to the white balance, tone curve, HSL panel, and noise reduction. Split image with original photo (left) and Classic Bright preset (right). It brings in all the light of a bright sunny day.
Classic BrightĬlassic Bright found on Preset Love creates a bright, high contrast scene full of color. There are also slight changes to the tone curve and noise reduction.ĭownload Preset Bundle 31. Split image with original photo (left) and High Contrast Scene – Light Shadows preset (right). This brings out the colourful details in your landscape. High Contrast Scene – Light Shadows, as the name suggests, increases contrast and lightens shadows. This set of additive presets work together to enhance your photos. The High Contrast Scene – Light Shadows preset is part of the Exploring Exposure Landscape bundle. This preset makes all changes in the HSL saturation panel.ĭownload Preset Bundle 32. Split image with original photo (left) and Dull Slot Canyon preset (right). Add one of the high contrast scene presets and your colours will really pop. Dull Slot Canyon enhances the sunset and autumn colors of your image. I’m going to talk about two presets in this bundle that immediately enhance your image.
This is a set of additive presets that work together to enhance your photos. The Dull Slot Canyon preset is part of the Exploring Exposure Landscape bundle. All colors have been saturated, some more than others.ĭownload Preset (automatic download) 33. There are also large changes in Split Toning and the HSL panel. Let’s hope this one stays around! Split image with original photo (left) and Magic Nature preset (right). The free presets on Fix the Photo come and go.
Magic Nature by Fix the Photo seems to find colours that I didn’t think were in my image. There are also slight changes to the tone curve, white balance, and the HSL panel.ĭownload Preset (automatic download) 34. Split image with original photo (left) and Wanderlust preset (right). The Wanderlust preset subtly enhances your landscape with clarity and contrast. Wanderlust is the first of three I’ve included in this article. Wanderlustįix the Photo has many quality presets. Color Lightroom Presets for Landscape Photography 35. The next time you open Lightroom, a new group of presets will appear.
By default, Lightroom stores the preset under the User Presets tab. You’ll have the option to import a preset.
In the left column of the Develop Module, click the plus sign next to the Presets window.
There are two ways to install presets for Lightroom.
First, download the preset and unzip if necessary.
Before I jump into the recommended presets, let me show you how to install Lightroom presets.