Modern photographers seek photo editing solutions that not only enhance their photos, but also streamline their workflows and maintain a consistent style. The right preset, whether a film, black and white or even no-filter style, can elevate a good photo into a work of art, bringing out the best in every shot with minimal adjustments.
That’s where our curated list of the best presets for photographers comes in! Tailored for photographers and created by photographers, these presets explore the various aesthetics available, from retro and modern looks, to natural, light and airy styles. Find the perfect match to take your photos to the next level.
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Table of Contents
- Film Presets
- Retro & Vintage Presets
- Dark & Moody Presets
- Portrait Presets
- Black & White Presets
- Colorful Presets
- Light & Airy Presets
- Cool Presets
- Natural & No Filter Presets
- Beige & Neutral Presets
- Summer Presets
- Fall Presets
Film Presets
Dive into the timeless look of film in the digital age with these film presets. Each of these presets replicate the classic look of film photography, from grainy textures to beautiful color shifts. Ideal for photographers looking to blend the nostalgia of film with their digital photos, these presets offer a perfect balance, adding timelessness and character with just a click.
Looking for more film presets like these? Check out our Portra 400, Fujifilm, and Kodak Gold preset posts!
The Ultimate Portra Preset Pack
The Ultimate Fujifilm Preset Pack
CineStill Film Lightroom Presets
Kodak Ultramax 400 Presets
Retro & Vintage Presets
Take a trip back in time to the 80s, 90s and Y2K with these retro and vintage presets. These presets are curated to echo the unique styles of these decades, infusing your photos with the vivid colors and bold tones characterized by these eras. Perfect for capturing the essence of these times in your modern photography.
Check out our round-up of more vintage and retro presets just like these!
The Ultimate Vintage Preset Pack
Vintage Lightroom Presets
Faded Vintage Presets
Dark & Moody Presets
Add mood and mystery to your photos through these dark & moody presets. Designed to add a dramatic, intense touch to your photos, these presets bring deep shadows, rich contrast and muted tones. They’re perfect for creating a compelling, atmospheric look to elevate your photos.
For more presets like these, check out our post for dark & moody Lightroom presets.
The Ultimate Dark & Moody Preset Pack
Dark Aesthetic Presets
Dark Mood Presets
Moody Rustic Preset Pack
Portrait Presets
Elevate your portrait photos with these curated portrait presets. The featured presets are designed to enhance skin tones, highlight details, and ensure a naturally-lit look. Ideal for professionals or beginners looking to capture creative portraits or casual headshots with a touch of sophistication.
Mobile Portrait Preset Pack
Beautiful Portraits Presets
Natural Portrait Lightroom Presets
Black and White Presets
Transform your photos into classic works of art with these black and white presets. They strip away color to emphasize dramatic contrasts, textures, and the timeless beauty of monochrome. Ideal for a range of styles from stark minimalism to rich, detailed portraits.
Premium Black & White Preset Pack
Moody Black & White Presets
Kodak Black Lightroom Presets
Colorful & Vibrant Presets
Add life to your photos with these sets of colorful presets. Created to infuse your photos with vibrant hues and soft, dreamy tones, these presets are perfect for adding a playful and serene touch to your photos. Use them for lively scenes, whimsical portraits, and artistic captures.
Vibrant Film Lightroom Presets
Vibrant 120mm Lightroom Preset Pack
Psychedelics Lightroom Presets
Light & Airy Presets
Recreate the essence of soft light and subtle elegance with these light and airy presets. Designed to enhance your photos with a gentle, ethereal look, these presets are ideal for creating photos that feel light, uplifting, easy and sophisticated.
Looking for more like these? Check out our post for light and airy Lightroom presets!
Bright & Airy Preset Pack
Warm & Airy Lightroom Presets
Pure White Lightroom Preset Pack
Cool Presets
Turn down the temperature with this set of cool presets. Designed to bring cool blues with a calm and refreshing touch to your photos, these presets are perfect for highlighting blues, whites, greys and greens in photos. Ideal for snowcapped landscapes, overcast cityscapes, or any scene with a tranquil cool look.
Pacific Northwest Cool Presets
Cool Film Preset Pack
Cool & Clean Lightroom Presets
Natural & No Filter Presets
Embrace the beauty of simplicity with this curation of natural & no filter style presets. These presets enhance your photos with a subtle, understated enhancement, maintaining a true-to-life look, unaltered look. Ideal for photographers who prefer a minimalistic, authentic look to their photos.
Natural Lightroom Mobile Preset
Coconut Natural Lightroom Presets
No Filter Lightroom Presets
Natural Nude Lightroom Presets
Beige & Neutral Presets
Along with the natural & no filter look comes these beige and netural presets. Offering a palette of soft, earthy hues, they add a refined, harmonious touch to your photos, perfect for creating a cohesive, understated aesthetic across your portrait or lifestyle photos.
Beige Aesthetic Lightroom Presets
Rose Gold Lightroom Presets
Creamy Minimal Lightroom Presets
Summer Presets
Recreate the essence of Summer with these vibrant summer presets. These presets are perfect for enhancing the warm, sunny glow of your summer memories, from beach days to golden sunsets. They add a lively, sun-kissed touch to every photo, embodying the joy and warmth of the season.
For more presets like these, don’t miss our round-up of summer Lightroom presets.
Summer Lightroom Preset Pack
Riviera Lightroom Presets
Honey Summer Lightroom Presets
Golden Hour Summer Presets
Fall Presets
The cozy hues of the autumn season is recreated in these Fall presets. Designed to highlight the season’s rich colors, from bold reds to warm golds, these presets beautifully transform your photos to reflect Fall’s inviting charm. The presets are perfect for capturing the essence of Fall and all it brings.
Looking for more Fall presets? Check out our round-up of Fall Lightroom presets.
Moody Autumn Lightroom Presets
Rustic Autumn Lightroom Presets
Moody Fall Lightroom Presets
Which of these presets are you planning to use with your photography? Are there any we’re missing? Let us know in the comments below.
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