8 LIGHT FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY LIGHTROOM CLASSIC PRESETS
8 LIGHT FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY LIGHTROOM CLASSIC PRESETS
MY 8 LIGHT FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY LIGHTROOM CLASSIC PRESETS FOR DESKTOP ARE FOR YOU IF….
LIGHT! You love lighter food photography and want presets especially designed for brighter, fresher food and drink photography.
PROFESSIONAL! You want to use the settings applied by a professional food photographer who has been working in the field for years. (See many of the presets in action here).
SIMPLE! Don’t want to be overwhelmed by too many options and feel that less can be more.
COHESION! Are looking to create a cohesive look on your Instagram feed or food photography portfolio.
REVENUE! Are eager to increase your paying food photography client list and want to have the right presets to make that happen.
STYLE! You want to have a strong editing foundation from which you can develop and build your own signature look. As these presets are adjustable, that’s totally possible and more over encouraged!
VERSATILE! You don’t want to limit yourself to one look and aim to be able to explore light and bright food photography in all its nuanced facets.
TIME SAVING! Want to save time editing.
TLP hazy concrete Lightroom preset
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BTW IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR LIGHTROOM PRESETS FOR YOUR DESKTOP, YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR LIGHTROOM PRESETS FOR MOBILE, PLEASE HEAD HERE INSTEAD…
FAQ ABOUT MY LIGHTER FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY LIGHTROOM PRESETS
WHAT ARE LIGHTROOM PRESETS?
Lightroom presets are similar to filters (as seen on Instagram), only better. They save editing adjustments so that you can easily re-apply the same adjustments to multiple photos allowing you to create a branded, signature and cohesive photography look.
WILL YOUR LIGHTROOM PRESETS WORK FOR NON-FOOD RELATED PHOTOGRAPHY?
These Lightroom presets have been specifically designed, tried and tested for food photography, however you might find they work for other types of shots too :).
WILL THESE LIGHTROOM PRESETS WORK WITH ARTIFICIALLY LIT FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY?
Possibly! These presets have however been designed for use in natural light situations. They may not work at their best if you use artificial lighting.
ARE THE PRESETS TRICKY TO DOWNLOAD?
Absolutely not! Nonetheless, when you purchase these presets you’ll get a HOW TO DOWNLOAD MY PRESETS guide, to walk you through step by step.
WILL THESE PRESETS WORK ON ANY VERSION OF LIGHTROOM?
You’ll need the updated Lightroom Classic version for desktop or a version (from 2018 onwards) that supports .xmp files. They will not work on Lightroom for mobile. If in doubt, please message me.
WILL YOU RELEASE THESE PRESETS FOR MOBILE?
Yes! You can find the LIGHT mobile preset pack for food photography here.
WHAT’S YOUR REFUND POLICY?
As these are digital products, once you download them I don’t offer any refunds or returns. I am so sorry. Hence, please check the before and afters closely to make sure these are right for you. Please also note that the investment here is shown in UK £.
WILL EACH PRESET WORK ON EVERY SINGLE IMAGE?
Not necessarily, which is why you have 8 to play with! Some work better when you shoot warmer foods like chocolates or pumpkins, others work better when you’re shooting foods that include cooler toned foods like berries and herbs. The detailed accompanying ‘HOW TO’ information will break everything down for you, so don’t even worry about it.
ONCE I APPLY THE PRESET, WILL I NEED TO DO ANY FURTHER EDITING?
Possibly. The presets don’t adjust white balance or exposure for example. Any additional editing suggests will be outlined in the HOW TO guide that comes with the presets. Personally I apply the preset and make at most 2-3 minor adjustments. With the help of these presets my editing takes me 2-5 minutes at most my aim is that the same will apply to you.
I’M ACTUALLY LOOKING FOR PRESETS TO CREATE A DARK AND MOODY FEEL, DO YOU HAVE THOSE?
Yes indeed. Just look here to find exactly what you’re after.
I LOVE DARK AND MOODY AND LIGHT AND BRIGHT, WHAT DO YOU ADVISE?
Please explore my Complete Lightroom preset pack. It’s got everything you need!
WILL THESE LIGHTROOM PRESETS WORK FOR IMAGES USING HARSH LIGHT OR TAKEN OUTDOORS?
The presets will be at their best if used for images shot indoors with natural light, soft or diffused light. They may not work as well for food images shot outdoors or images where harsh light comes into play.
DO I NEED TO OWN LIGHTROOM ON MY DESKTOP TO USE THESE PRESETS?
Yes! You will need to own Lightroom version 7.3 or higher on your desktop. The free Lightroom mobile editing app will not support these presets and neither will any other editing software like Capture One.
TLP crisp linen Lightroom preset
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DO I NEED TO SHOOT MY IMAGES IN RAW TO USE YOUR LIGHTROOM PRESETS OR WILL THEY WORK ON JPEG IMAGES TOO?
The presets are at their best when used by those of you who shoot images in RAW. However, they can also be used if you're shooting your images in jpeg format.
IF I USE YOUR PRESETS WILL MY IMAGES LOOK EXACTLY LIKE YOURS?
Gosh I hope not! The TLP light food photography Lightroom presets are the ones I currently use, however I hope that they will allow you to establish a look that you like and - from there - enable you to develop your own style.
WILL YOUR LIGHTROOM PRESETS 'FIX' A PHOTO I TOOK THAT DIDN'T COME OUT RIGHT?
No! Please remember, presets are there to take a correctly exposed and well composed food photography image from good to jaw droppingly gorgeous.
TLP cool plaster Lightroom preset
TLP warm cotton Lightroom preset
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A LITTLE EXTRAS…
When you purchase this Lightroom food photography preset bundle, you'll also
gain access to a HOW TO DOWNLOAD YOUR PRESETS e-guide and
the HOW TO USE YOUR PRESETS inspiration ebook which includes countless examples of how I edit, outlining each step I take once the presets have been applied! Essentially, you're looking over my shoulders as I edit and can use the behind the scenes details I share to enhance your editing and learning process even further.
STILL NOT SURE!
No problem, please check my images here to see my presets in action. You can check my food photography portfolio here to get a sense of my work and experience in food styling, editing and food photography as well as read all my food photography tips here for reassurance :).
REFUND POLICY
Please check the before and afters closely as there are no refunds on purchases made.
ABOUT KIMBERLY ESPINEL
Hi, my name is Kimberly and I'm a food photographer, food photography teacher, stylist and author. Apart from spending my days photographing and styling food, I have made it my mission to help food bloggers, food photographers and other creatives with a passion for food grow their Instagram following and develop their food photography and food styling skills. I do this through my creative business mentoring program, my podcast, my books, my talks and teachings on social media, food styling and food photography and through my regular Instagram food photography challenges.
After teaching 1000s of creatives how to improve their food photography and food styling, whilst building my own food photography and food styling business I have developed a solid understanding of what works when it comes to editing food images for websites, blogs, Instagram, magazines and commercials.
Now I'm here to share all I know with you so that you can take your food photography and food styling to the next level.