FAQ ABOUT MY LIGHTER FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY LIGHTROOM PRESETS

WHAT ARE LIGHTROOM PRESETS FOR MOBILE?

Lightroom presets for mobile are similar to filters (as seen on Instagram), only better. They save editing adjustments so that you can easily re-apply the same settings to your images on your phone again and again. This gives you the opportunity to create a branded, signature and cohesive photography look. These presets need to be used on the Lightroom app, available for free on your mobile phone (or on desktop too as part of your paid for Adobe Creative Cloud subscription). Please note, if you wish to purchase the presets to use on your images shot with your DSLR, please go here.

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! However, these presets have been designed for use in natural light situations where they work at their best. They hence may not work if you use artificial lighting.

ARE THE PRESETS TRICKY TO DOWNLOAD?

No, not at all! Nonetheless, when you purchase these presets you’ll get a stet-by-step HOW TO DOWNLOAD MY PRESETS guide, to walk you through the process.

DO I NEED TO HAVE THE LIGHTROOM APP ON MY PHONE TO BE ABLE TO USE THESE PRESETS?

Yes! You can download the Lightroom editing app for free onto you mobile phone and use the presets there. The presets used on your free Lightroom mobile app will have a .dng extension.

If you have purchased the Adobe Creative Cloud, you can download the Lightroom editing app onto your mobile for free too and benefit from some additional features the free version does not have as well as sync your Lightroom CC presets from your desktop version to your mobile app version. The presets however will work exactly the same on the paid or free version of Lightroom for mobile.

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 herbs and lettuce. The detailed accompanying ‘HOW TO’ information will break everything down for you, so don’t even worry about it.

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.

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.

I LOVE SUBTLE USE OF COLOUR AND VERY MUTED TONES, ARE THESE PRESETS RIGHT FOR ME?

Though each preset is very different and some, like soft linen, have a gentler feel, most focus on deep, rich colours as shown in the examples on this page.

HOW MANY PRESETS ARE INCLUDED?

This pack includes 8 presets! They are called simple marble, hazy concrete, soft linen, warm cotton, cool plaster, deep sand, crisp linen and warm stone.

CAN I USE THE PRESETS ON ANY OTHER EDITING SOFTWARE THAT ISN’T LIGHTROOM CC?

No! Please note these presets will not be useable on any other editing software like Photoshop, Snapseed or Capture One 

WILL THE LIGHTROOM CC PRESETS WORK ON JPEG IMAGES?

Yes, absolutely, that’s what they were designed for.

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 point stated above is show in UK£.

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. 

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 :).