Infrared film is a unique way to capture images! Capturing light beyond the visible human spectrum, infrared photos produce extraordinary images that often invert color palettes, resulting in an unnatural, yet surreal look.
Capturing photos with infrared film presents its obstacles – it’s a daunting task involving rare types of film and difficult-to-find film development processes. Thanks to Lightroom presets, there are several alternatives for transforming your existing digital images into infrared photos! Whether you’re a beginner exploring the idea of infrared photos or a professional wanting to experiment with their work, check out our list of infrared Lightroom presets to get started!
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Infrared Vibe Presets
Give your photos the ultimate infrared treatment with this Infrared Vibe preset pack, which includes 50 presets for desktop and mobile. The idea here is that each preset is designed to take the vibrant colors of your photo and invert them on the color spectrum, like analog infrared cameras or infrared film would. Choose from the 50 presets to find the one that gives your photos a mesmerizing alternate universe feel!
Infrared Rose Presets
Transform your photos into a dreamy glow, rose-colored landscape with these Infrared Rose presets! These presets dramatically take your earthy-toned images and shift the hues towards a rich and tasteful rose pink. Whether your photos feature lush forests, warm décor, or brown landscapes, apply these presets and watch the images transform into dynamic rose palettes instantly!
Infrared Red Presets
Make your photos of the woods and forests feel otherworldly with these Infrared Red presets for Lightroom! The presets are designed to be applied to any photos that contain greens, yellows, or browns. It’s as simple as a click and adjusting the slider to transform those tones into reds. Try it out on your next nature photo walk!
Looking for more presets that can transform the reds of your photo? Check out these red Lightroom presets!
Kodak Aerochrome Infrared Presets
Kodak Aerochrome is an infrared film used to detect vegetation, which strongly reflects infrared light and appears in shades of red, pink, or magenta. Recreate that Aerochrome look with your photos using this Aerochrome Cinematic preset pack! It comes with one preset for desktop that simply applies to your photo and gives it that unmistakable infrared appearance!
Looking for other cinematic editing options? Check out our list of cinematic Lightroom presets!
Infrared Fantasy Presets
This extensive preset pack comes with 454 Infrared LUTs and Lightroom presets designed to change colors like green to red, blue, teal, purple, and more! All you need to do is capture high-res photos of your environment, ensuring that the greens are well-lit and saturated – then let the preset of your choice do the rest!
Aerochrome Presets
Another preset pack inspired by Kodak’s Aerochrome film – this one, in particular, features a retro look with heavy grain, which helps emulate more of that textured film appearance. Choose from the 18 included Aerochrome presets, which will alter the colors of your earthy tones (greens, yellows, and beiges) into vibrant pinks, reds, and magentas. The presets are versatile and work beautifully across portraits, travel, and food for a unique vintage look.
Infrared Filters
A twist on the infrared look, these Infrared Filters give your photos a film negative treatment and then add a flare of saturation! The pack comes with 10 presets for desktop and mobile. The options vary from mixes of red, yellow, green, and purple, creating a trippy psychedelic look. Try it out on portraits, street shots, and nature shots of all kinds!
Free Infrared Presets
Not sure which of these premium Infrared presets to choose? Try out a few of these free options below to experiment with the look!S
Black & White Infrared Preset
Free Pink Infrared Presets
Free Infrared Lightroom Preset
What do you think of our selects of infrared Lightroom presets? Are there any you think we should include in the list? Let us know in the comments below!
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