Lightroom Preset System Examples

HDR Natural Color Lightroom Preset

When you want that HDR look, but an overall natural tone.

Our Mixology

  1. Foundation: Natural Color + Skin Desat
  2. Base Tones: HDR+++
  3. Definition: Contrast Boost (max)
  4. Definition: Dehaze

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Vivid B&W Lightroom Preset

Signature vs Vivid

Compared to Signature Black & White, Vivid Black & White pulls down more blues and adds more contrast. This makes for a more vivid and dramatic black & white effect.

Vivid Black & White | Lightroom Preset System 2015

Our Mixology

Foundation: B&W + Natural Toning
Base Tones: Highlight Recovery++
Definition: Midtone Harden
Definition: Contrast Boost (heavy)
Definition: Contrast Dehaze

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Fuji 400h + Rich Matte Lightroom Preset

If you’re looking for a filmic and whimsical style to your images, look no further! The Fuji 400h + Rich Matte Lightroom preset is just what you need.

With the SLRLounge Lightroom Preset System we’re able to quickly edit and retouch photos in Lightroom without ever having to go into Photoshop.

Our Mixology

1. Foundation: Fuji 400h + Rich Tones
2. Stylization: Neutral Matte
3. Base Tones: Shadow Lift
4. Definition: Contrast Boost – Medium

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Fuji 400h + HDR Fade Lightroom Preset

This Lightroom preset goes well with Natural shots with strong highlights and shadows.

 Our Mixology

  1. Foundation: Fuji 400h – Muted Tones
  2. Stylization: Neutral Matte
  3. Base Tones: HDR++
  4. Definition: Contrast Boost – Heavy
  5. Definition: Soften+
  6. Definition: Ultra Fine Film Grain
  7. Definition: Desharpen
  8. Definition: Noise Reduction

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Ilford HP5 Lifted Matte Lightroom Preset

In this video, I’ll be taking you through the Ilford HP5 Lifted Matte Lightroom preset. This preset will lift shadows, and apply a lifted matte look to your images. Here’s my version of the Ilford HP5 Lifted Matte.

With the SLRLounge Lightroom Preset System we’re able to quickly edit and retouch photos in Lightroom without ever having to go into Photoshop.

Our Mixology

1. Foundation: Ilford HP5
2. Stylization: Neutral Matte
3. Definition: Contrast Boost – Max
4. Definition: Fine Film Grain

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Ilford HP5 Deep Black Matte Lightroom Preset

I like to use this Lightroom preset when I want to make my images look timeless and vintage. If there are colors that don’t work in an image, this is also a great black and white alternative as well! So here’s my version of the Ilford HP5 Deep Black Matte.

With the SLRLounge Lightroom Preset System we’re able to quickly edit and retouch photos in Lightroom without ever having to go into Photoshop.

Our Mixology

1. Foundation: Ilford HP5
2. Stylization : Dark Matte
3. Base Tones: Black Crush ++
4. Definition: Harden +
5. Definition: Medium Film Grain

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Ilford HP5 Black Crush Lightroom Preset

The Ilford HP5 Lightroom Preset is one of the new presets included in the new Lightroom Preset System 2015! I love this look because it has a black and white crushed look, with a filmic style to it.

With the SLRLounge Lightroom Preset System we’re able to quickly edit and retouch photos in Lightroom without ever having to go into Photoshop.

Our Mixology for the Ilford HP5 Black Crush Lightroom Preset

1. Foundation: Ilford Hp5
2. Base Tones: Black Crush
3. Definition: Harden

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Kodak Portra 800 Lightroom Preset

I love the Kodak Portra 800 Lightroom preset because it has this beautiful soft and warm feel to it! Here’s my version of Kodak Portra 800.

With the SLRLounge Lightroom Preset System we’re able to quickly edit and retouch photos in Lightroom without ever having to go into Photoshop.

Our Mixology

1. Foundation: Kodak Portra 800 – Muted tones
2. Definition: Soften ++
3. Definition: Contrast Boost – Medium

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Kodak Portra 800 HDR Fade Lightroom Preset

Did I mention how much I love the Kodak Portra 800 Lightroom preset? In this video, we add an HDR fade which retains tonal value in the highlights and shadows. The Lightroom preset has a bright and airy look with a matte finish, and I like it!

With the SLRLounge Lightroom Preset System we’re able to quickly edit and retouch photos in Lightroom without ever having to go into Photoshop.

Our Mixology

1. Foundation: Kodak Portra 800 – Muted Tones
2. Base Tones: HDR ++
3. Definition: Soften ++
4. Definition: Contrast Boost – Heavy

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HDR B&W Lightroom Preset

This Lightroom preset has a vivid “HDR feel” and retains natural quality.

Our Mixology

  1. Foundation: B&W Vivid Toning
  2. Base Tones: HDR++
  3. Definition: Midtone Harden+
  4. Definition: Contrast Boost (max)
  5. Definition: Dehaze

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Soft Pastel Color Lightroom Preset

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This Lightroom preset is perfect for any scene that is backlit, has highlights and deep blacks or nature scenes with lots of green.

Our Mixology

  1. Foundation: Pastel
  2. Base Tones: Highlight Recovery+
  3. Definition: Soften+

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Soft Skin Color Lightroom Preset

Soft Skin Color

In this video, we’re covering how to give the subjects in your images soft and milky skin tones. With our Soft Skin Color Lightroom preset from the Lightroom Preset System 2015, you’ll learn how to reduce clarity and detail giving your images a flawless look.

Creating Soft Skin Color

Again, we use just a few clicks to achieve the basic framework: Foundation, Stylization, Base tones and Definition (FSBD).

Our Mixology Preset

  1. Foundation: Natural Color + Skin Desat
  2. Base Tones: Highlight Recovery (Standard)
  3. Definition: Midtone Definition Soften ++, Contrast Boost (Light)

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