How to use presets. We are visual people and like to look at pretty things. We also like to take pictures of moments in our lives so we can look back and remember special times. So, how do we make our own personal photos look like a professional took them?
We use presets on our photos.
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How to edit our Photos?
A photo preset is a configuration of settings designed to quickly achieve the look of hours of editing. Usually eliminating multiple steps into one click to achieve that look.
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How to Use Presets?
Presets are made by adjusting the brightness, contrast, and colors to make a photo look better. Most photographers or social media influencers use a preset on their photos to add consistency to their pictures or Instagram page. You are able to buy presets to use or if you have the ability can create your own.
I have found some amazing presets by Jamie Lee Photography. She has created presets for every season or occasion.
When purchasing a preset you will need a platform to edit your photos. Lightroom is a preferred platform to use when editing with presets.
Look how bright and airy the Cinnamon Sunset preset.
What is Lightroom?
Lightroom is Adobe software to upload, organize, save and edit your photos. They have created the Lightroom software for Windows, macOS, IOS, and Android.
When you have purchased the presets, you will have to download them to transfer to Lightroom to be able to use them. Once the presets are downloaded you will be able to edit your photos with one click.
You may be asking what is the point of editing your photos by adding a preset. Maybe you have seen professional photographs and thought they were gorgeous because of the coloring. Most likely the photo had an added preset or they edited in a specific way to look like that.
If you are looking for a more consistent Instagram feed or prettier photos for your blog, adding a preset is the answer. Find one that you like and use it on your own personal photos.
Look at those blue eyes and how much they pop with the Cherry Bomb preset.
Make sure to check out Jamie Lee Photography presets.
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Hopefully you found something helpful and add a preset to your own photography.
Let me know below if you currently use presets or will try them in the future?
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18 Comments
Crystal
This is really helpful information, thank you for sharing!
Julia Hess
Thank you!
John Mulindi
I have learned some new tips on photo editing. A good guide for Photographers. Thanks for sharing.
Julia Hess
Thank you!
Suzan
Great explanation! Thank you for the breakdown and making it easy for a tech “dummy” 😊
Julia Hess
Aww, I am sure that is not true at all lol.
Elise
OK so I had heard of presets but actually thought presets were props in photos! Now I know 🙂 Thank you that is helpful.
Julia Hess
I know it is more of a photography term. Thank you for checking the post out!
Melissa
These are great tips. I need to get better at taking and editing photos for my social and website.
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Emily Maxfield
wow! I never heard of presets before! I’m definitely going to look into this!
Julia Hess
I hope you love them. I know it is not everyone’s thing.
Teresa Dietrich
Thank you for sharing your knowledge; I really needed help and clarification on pre-sets!
Julia Hess
Glad I could help!
Natalie
Thanks for the information. I use light room and I would love to edit with just one click. I am going to look into this.
Julia Hess
Lightroom is the best. Super easy to edit photos.
Jenny
This is really good information for the person who wants consistent looking photos, but isn’t necessarily a photographer. When you are trying to grow your social media, something like presets is like a set-it-and-forget-it system. That’s awesome of you to share your knowledge, tips and resources.
Julia Hess
Exactly, Instagram is such a visual social media app. So, having a consistent feed is important.