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Exact slider values, Tone Curves, HSL matrices, and Color Grading recipes covering top photography presets.

Moody Dark Click to Expand ▾

Dark & Moody Noir

Crushed blacks, velvety matte shadows, and desaturated greens for intense atmospheric portraits.

Exp: -0.45 Cont: +28 High: -68 Shad: +32
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure-0.45
Contrast+28
Highlights-68
Shadows+32
Whites-24
Blacks-38
Texture/Clarity+22
Dehaze+12
Vibrance+14
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Lift Black (0 → 24), S-curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Teal 216° (+24) | Highlights: Warm 38° (+18)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Orange+4+12+16
Yellow-18-48-12
Green+32-68-36
Aqua+14-28-14
Pro Tip: Keep Orange Luminance at +16 to keep skin radiant against the moody backdrop.
Night Urban Click to Expand ▾

Night City & Neon Glow

Deep night skies, vibrant electric neon highlights, and crisp light flare recovery.

Exp: -0.20 Cont: +35 High: -45 Shad: +40
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure-0.20
Contrast+35
Highlights-45
Shadows+40
Whites+25
Blacks-35
Texture/Clarity+28
Dehaze+18
Vibrance+38
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Deep Black point (0,0), Lift Midtone (128,135)
Color Grading:
Shadows: Deep Blue 225° (+30) | Highlights: Neon Violet 295° (+25)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Blue-10+55+14
Aqua-15+60+18
Magenta+14+65+20
Yellow-20-35+10
Pro Tip: Pull Highlights down (-45) to prevent overblown street signs and LED headlights.
Indoor Lifestyle Click to Expand ▾

Indoor & Cozy Ambient

Neutralizes yellow tungsten light casts while keeping a warm, flattering indoor atmosphere.

Exp: +0.30 Cont: +12 High: -40 Shad: +45
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.30
Contrast+12
Highlights-40
Shadows+45
Whites+18
Blacks-10
Texture/Clarity+8
Dehaze-4
Vibrance+18
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Gentle warm lift, lifted shadows
Color Grading:
Shadows: Warm Bronze 36° (+14) | Highlights: Creamy 48° (+12)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Orange+2+10+22
Yellow+14-35+26
Green+18-25+12
Blue+6-15+10
Pro Tip: Desaturate Yellows (-35) and boost Yellow Luminance (+26) to clean up indoor tungsten bulbs.
Moody Cinematic Click to Expand ▾

Moody Cinematic Shadows

Dramatic shadows, muted organic earth tones, and warm skin separation.

Exp: -0.30 Cont: +32 High: -55 Shad: +22
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure-0.30
Contrast+32
Highlights-55
Shadows+22
Whites-15
Blacks-30
Texture/Clarity+18
Dehaze+10
Vibrance+10
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Matte Black (0 → 20), S-Curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Olive/Teal 190° (+20) | Highlights: Amber 42° (+22)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Orange+4+14+15
Yellow-25-42-10
Green-30-55-25
Blue-8-30-15
Pro Tip: Drop Green Hue towards olive (-30) to create a dark vintage film look.
Spring Nature Click to Expand ▾

Spring Bloom & Pastel Flora

Vibrant floral blossoms, fresh bright grass, and soft cheerful morning light.

Exp: +0.35 Cont: -8 High: -35 Shad: +35
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.35
Contrast-8
Highlights-35
Shadows+35
Whites+22
Blacks+10
Texture/Clarity-6
Dehaze-4
Vibrance+26
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Soft high-key lift, bright highlights
Color Grading:
Shadows: Soft Cyan 185° (+12) | Highlights: Blossom Gold 52° (+18)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Green+35+18+15
Yellow+10+20+18
Magenta+16+32+15
Red+6+24+10
Pro Tip: Push Green Hue towards mint/emerald (+35) for lush, non-yellow spring vegetation.
Winter Landscape Click to Expand ▾

Winter Frost & Crisp Snow

Clean crystalline whites, glacial blue shadows, and crisp detailed mountain textures.

Exp: +0.25 Cont: +14 High: -30 Shad: +28
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.25
Contrast+14
Highlights-30
Shadows+28
Whites+35
Blacks-15
Texture/Clarity+18
Dehaze+10
Vibrance+15
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Crisp cold S-Curve, white point pop
Color Grading:
Shadows: Ice Blue 214° (+32) | Highlights: Pure White / Frost 55° (+10)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Blue-8+38+16
Aqua-10+28+18
Yellow-10-45+8
Orange+6+12+18
Pro Tip: Boost Whites (+35) while keeping Highlights at -30 so snow sparkles without clipping.
Summer Travel Click to Expand ▾

Summer Sun-Kissed & Golden

High vibrance, rich golden tans, sparkling turquoise waters, and bright sunshine.

Exp: +0.20 Cont: +18 High: -38 Shad: +30
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.20
Contrast+18
Highlights-38
Shadows+30
Whites+18
Blacks-12
Texture/Clarity+12
Dehaze+6
Vibrance+32
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Dynamic high-contrast summer curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Mediterranean Blue 200° (+20) | Highlights: Sun Gold 45° (+30)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Orange-4+30+16
Aqua-12+50+20
Yellow-8+22+14
Blue-6+35+8
Pro Tip: Raise Aqua Saturation (+50) and Luminance (+20) to turn regular beach water crystal clear.
Autumn Nature Click to Expand ▾

Autumn Harvest & Rust Foliage

Deep cinnamon oranges, warm amber leaves, rich cedar browns, and cozy cider tones.

Exp: +0.10 Cont: +20 High: -40 Shad: +25
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.10
Contrast+20
Highlights-40
Shadows+25
Whites+12
Blacks-18
Texture/Clarity+14
Dehaze+6
Vibrance+22
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Warm tone curve with rich low-mids
Color Grading:
Shadows: Russet Brown 32° (+28) | Highlights: Golden Leaf 46° (+32)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Green-55-48-18
Yellow-32+28-6
Orange-8+38+14
Red+12+30+6
Pro Tip: Slide Green Hue all the way left (-55) to convert lingering green leaves into rich autumn gold.
Food Lifestyle Click to Expand ▾

Food & Culinary Delicious

Appetizing contrast, bright clean tableware, rich sauce gloss, and mouthwatering warmth.

Exp: +0.25 Cont: +16 High: -35 Shad: +32
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.25
Contrast+16
Highlights-35
Shadows+32
Whites+22
Blacks-10
Texture/Clarity+14
Dehaze+4
Vibrance+24
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Clean punchy curve, open midtones
Color Grading:
Shadows: Warm Umber 38° (+16) | Highlights: Crisp Neutral 45° (+10)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Red+4+28+8
Orange-2+34+14
Yellow+8+18+12
Green+15+22+10
Pro Tip: Boost Red & Orange Saturation (+30) to make roasted meats, sauces, and baked goods pop.
Travel Landscape Click to Expand ▾

Travel Explorer & Wanderlust

Versatile vibrant color pop, clean sky contrast, and crisp scenic landscape definition.

Exp: +0.15 Cont: +22 High: -45 Shad: +35
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.15
Contrast+22
Highlights-45
Shadows+35
Whites+16
Blacks-18
Texture/Clarity+16
Dehaze+10
Vibrance+28
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Balanced rich contrast S-curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Deep Azure 210° (+18) | Highlights: Warm Sand 42° (+20)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Blue-12+42+8
Green+25-15+12
Orange+4+22+16
Yellow-12-18+10
Pro Tip: Dehaze (+10) cuts through distant mountain atmospheric haze without muddying colors.
Cinematic Moody Click to Expand ▾

Cinematic Teal & Gold Drama

Hollywood movie color grading with deep petrol teal shadows and luminous gold highlights.

Exp: -0.15 Cont: +30 High: -50 Shad: +28
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure-0.15
Contrast+30
Highlights-50
Shadows+28
Whites+12
Blacks-26
Texture/Clarity+18
Dehaze+12
Vibrance+20
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Cinematic S-curve, lifted blacks (0 → 18)
Color Grading:
Shadows: Petrol Teal 204° (+36) | Highlights: Amber Gold 40° (+34)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Aqua-18+46+10
Blue-16+42-8
Orange+6+26+16
Yellow-22-24+6
Pro Tip: Set Color Grading balance to +12 to favor warm skin tones over teal shadows.
Aesthetic Lifestyle Click to Expand ▾

Instagram Influencer Aesthetic

Cohesive aesthetic feed look with bright whites, glowing tans, and curated muted backgrounds.

Exp: +0.40 Cont: -6 High: -45 Shad: +40
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.40
Contrast-6
Highlights-45
Shadows+40
Whites+25
Blacks+8
Texture/Clarity-4
Dehaze-2
Vibrance+18
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Soft lifted blacks, high key glow
Color Grading:
Shadows: Soft Biscuit 38° (+12) | Highlights: Creamy White 46° (+14)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Orange+2+14+24
Yellow+10-30+25
Green+28-42+16
Blue+4-20+18
Pro Tip: Muting Green Saturation (-42) and Yellow Saturation (-30) gives your feed a unified look.
Orange Teal Click to Expand ▾

Orange & Teal Blockbuster

The timeless cinema color harmony: aqua sky & ocean paired with vibrant orange subjects.

Exp: 0.00 Cont: +32 High: -45 Shad: +28
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure0.00
Contrast+32
Highlights-45
Shadows+28
Whites+14
Blacks-22
Texture/Clarity+18
Dehaze+8
Vibrance+25
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Deep punchy S-curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Cyan 208° (+38) | Highlights: Orange 34° (+32)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Aqua-18+45+12
Blue-22+52-6
Orange+6+32+14
Yellow-28-35+8
Pro Tip: In Camera Calibration, boost Blue Primary Saturation (+50) for effortless skin separation.
Street Urban Click to Expand ▾

Street Grit & Urban Noir

Punchy micro-contrast, defined asphalt textures, deep shadow crush, and candid pop.

Exp: -0.15 Cont: +34 High: -50 Shad: +20
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure-0.15
Contrast+34
Highlights-50
Shadows+20
Whites+22
Blacks-36
Texture/Clarity+28
Dehaze+16
Vibrance+10
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Hard contrast street curve, lifted blacks (0 → 14)
Color Grading:
Shadows: Cool Charcoal 212° (+28) | Highlights: Tungsten Amber 36° (+16)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Yellow-24-50-10
Green+18-65-24
Blue-14-28-12
Orange+6+14+12
Pro Tip: Texture (+32) and Clarity (+28) make brick walls, crosswalks, and pavement grain pop.
Lifestyle Portrait Click to Expand ▾

Lifestyle Daily & Clean Mood

Natural skin tones, true-to-life colors, gentle contrast, and effortless everyday clarity.

Exp: +0.25 Cont: +8 High: -35 Shad: +28
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.25
Contrast+8
Highlights-35
Shadows+28
Whites+15
Blacks-8
Texture/Clarity+4
Dehaze0
Vibrance+18
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Natural balanced tone curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Neutral Soft (+6) | Highlights: Subtle Warmth 42° (+10)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Orange+2+10+18
Yellow+4-12+12
Green+15-10+8
Blue0-10+10
Pro Tip: A gentle +4 Clarity avoids the over-processed digital look on casual everyday snapshots.
Concert Night Click to Expand ▾

Concert & Stage Lights Pop

Controls blown-out stage strobes, cleans up noisy shadows, and emphasizes band performers.

Exp: -0.20 Cont: +28 High: -75 Shad: +45
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure-0.20
Contrast+28
Highlights-75
Shadows+45
Whites+15
Blacks-30
Texture/Clarity+30
Dehaze+22
Vibrance+30
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Stage contrast curve, shadow noise roll-off
Color Grading:
Shadows: Deep Indigo 240° (+25) | Highlights: Electric Gold 48° (+20)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Red-6-15+14
Blue-10+45+10
Magenta+15+40+16
Yellow-20-30+10
Pro Tip: Highlights pulled all the way to -75 recovers facial details under blistering spotlights.
Automotive Urban Click to Expand ▾

Automotive & Car Showroom Gloss

High metallic reflection gloss, deep tire blacks, crisp rim detail, and paint depth.

Exp: -0.10 Cont: +32 High: -55 Shad: +25
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure-0.10
Contrast+32
Highlights-55
Shadows+25
Whites+28
Blacks-35
Texture/Clarity+32
Dehaze+16
Vibrance+15
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Deep gloss automotive S-curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Gunmetal Teal 205° (+25) | Highlights: Crisp White/Silver 40° (+12)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Blue-10+35-8
Red+8+28+10
Yellow-15-40-10
Green+20-50-15
Pro Tip: Boosting Texture (+35) and Clarity (+32) reveals metallic flake paint and brake caliper detail.
Sports Action Click to Expand ▾

Sports & Dynamic Action Motion

High-contrast dynamic range, crisp muscle definition, punchy team jersey colors, and freeze-frame sharpness.

Exp: +0.15 Cont: +28 High: -45 Shad: +35
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.15
Contrast+28
Highlights-45
Shadows+35
Whites+24
Blacks-20
Texture/Clarity+25
Dehaze+12
Vibrance+25
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Action punch S-curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Cool Slate 210° (+15) | Highlights: Clean White 45° (+12)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Red+4+25+8
Blue-6+30+6
Green+20+15+8
Orange+2+18+14
Pro Tip: Sharpening (+55) with Masking (+45) keeps player jerseys sharp while smoothing motion blur backgrounds.
Sports Indoor Click to Expand ▾

Basketball Court & Arena Lights

Tames indoor hardwood floor yellow glare, pops jersey colors, and sharpens fast court movements.

Exp: +0.20 Cont: +26 High: -50 Shad: +35
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.20
Contrast+26
Highlights-50
Shadows+35
Whites+20
Blacks-25
Texture/Clarity+24
Dehaze+14
Vibrance+20
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
High clarity indoor arena curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Navy 220° (+18) | Highlights: Crisp Neutral 42° (+14)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Yellow+12-35+18
Orange+4+16+20
Blue-8+32+10
Red+6+28+10
Pro Tip: Yellow Saturation (-35) removes the toxic yellow haze reflected off varnished basketball court wood.
Sports Fitness Click to Expand ▾

Gym & Fitness Muscle Grit

Intense shadow depth, maximized vascularity and muscle fiber texture, and dark moody iron aesthetic.

Exp: -0.25 Cont: +38 High: -60 Shad: +18
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure-0.25
Contrast+38
Highlights-60
Shadows+18
Whites+16
Blacks-42
Texture/Clarity+38
Dehaze+18
Vibrance-10
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Gritty dark iron S-curve, matte black (0 → 12)
Color Grading:
Shadows: Cold Steel 215° (+24) | Highlights: Warm Bronze 38° (+18)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Orange+4+10+18
Red+6+12+6
Yellow-20-55-15
Green+30-70-25
Pro Tip: Crank Clarity (+38) and Texture (+35) to dramatically enhance muscle striations and sweat gloss.
Fashion Portrait Click to Expand ▾

Fashion Editorial & High Couture

Magazine cover aesthetics with luminous glowing skin, rich fabric texture, and refined color harmony.

Exp: +0.25 Cont: +12 High: -40 Shad: +32
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.25
Contrast+12
Highlights-40
Shadows+32
Whites+18
Blacks-10
Texture/Clarity-4
Dehaze0
Vibrance+16
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Velvety luxury curve, smooth highlight rolloff
Color Grading:
Shadows: Rich Cocoa 34° (+12) | Highlights: Champagne 48° (+16)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Orange+2+12+26
Red+4+18+10
Yellow+8-18+14
Magenta+10+20+12
Pro Tip: Clarity at -4 with Texture at +12 smooths model skin pores while keeping fabric weave ultra-crisp.
Beach Travel Click to Expand ▾

Beach & Turquoise Waters

Crystal-clear aqua shallows, warm golden sand, deep blue sky, and glowing tanned skin.

Exp: +0.25 Cont: +16 High: -30 Shad: +25
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.25
Contrast+16
Highlights-30
Shadows+25
Whites+20
Blacks-10
Texture/Clarity+10
Dehaze+6
Vibrance+35
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Dynamic vibrant tropical curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Ocean Teal 195° (+24) | Highlights: Sunlight Amber 46° (+28)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Aqua-14+60+22
Blue-8+42+10
Orange+4+28+18
Yellow-10+14+12
Pro Tip: Push Aqua Saturation (+60) and Aqua Luminance (+22) to make ocean water look like Maldives coral lagoons.
Real Estate Indoor Click to Expand ▾

Real Estate & Interior Architecture

Balanced HDR dynamic range, pure clean neutral whites, bright open shadows, and straight lines.

Exp: +0.35 Cont: +10 High: -70 Shad: +65
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.35
Contrast+10
Highlights-70
Shadows+65
Whites+28
Blacks+14
Texture/Clarity+14
Dehaze+8
Vibrance+12
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Ultra-wide HDR balanced curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Neutral White (+4) | Highlights: Crisp Daylight 48° (+8)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Yellow+15-40+30
Orange+4-10+18
Green+20-30+15
Blue0-20+20
Pro Tip: Highlights at -70 recovers window views while Shadows at +65 brightens dark room corners.
Retro Film Click to Expand ▾

Retro 70s Warm Nostalgia

Warm mustard yellows, burnt sienna reds, avocado greens, and thick vintage organic grain.

Exp: +0.15 Cont: -6 High: -35 Shad: +25
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.15
Contrast-6
Highlights-35
Shadows+25
Whites-15
Blacks+18
Texture/Clarity-6
Dehaze-8
Vibrance+18
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Classic 70s matte faded curve (Blacks: 0 → 30)
Color Grading:
Shadows: Olive Gold 45° (+22) | Highlights: Peach Amber 36° (+26)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Yellow-16+32+10
Red+14+25+6
Orange-6+28+14
Green+45-22+6
Pro Tip: Film Grain set to Amount 45 (Size 36, Roughness 55) delivers that genuine vinyl record cover texture.
Holiday Indoor Click to Expand ▾

Christmas & Holiday Glow

Rich pine greens, festive crimson reds, twinkling golden fairy lights, and cozy hearth warmth.

Exp: +0.15 Cont: +20 High: -40 Shad: +32
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.15
Contrast+20
Highlights-40
Shadows+32
Whites+22
Blacks-16
Texture/Clarity+12
Dehaze+4
Vibrance+25
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Warm sparkling holiday curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Deep Forest 160° (+16) | Highlights: Fairy Light Gold 46° (+35)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Red+6+36+10
Green-15+28-12
Yellow-8+35+18
Orange-4+30+16
Pro Tip: Highlights grading at H:46 / S:35 turns simple Christmas tree fairy lights into dazzling golden orbs.
Portrait Beauty Click to Expand ▾

Portrait Flawless Studio Skin

Silky smooth skin tones, bright sparkle in the eyes, soft highlight rolloff, and studio elegance.

Exp: +0.30 Cont: -4 High: -40 Shad: +36
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.30
Contrast-4
Highlights-40
Shadows+36
Whites+14
Blacks-8
Texture/Clarity-10
Dehaze-4
Vibrance+16
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Soft gentle beauty curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Warm Bronze 36° (+12) | Highlights: Honey 48° (+18)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Orange+2+14+28
Red+4+6+12
Yellow+12-18+16
Magenta+8+10+14
Pro Tip: Sharpening Masking at +75 sharpens eyelashes and hair while keeping soft skin untouched.
Newborn Portrait Click to Expand ▾

Newborn & Baby Soft Dream

Gentle pastel softness, creamy baby skin, removed redness, and tender angelic glow.

Exp: +0.45 Cont: -16 High: -50 Shad: +55
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.45
Contrast-16
Highlights-50
Shadows+55
Whites+16
Blacks+14
Texture/Clarity-18
Dehaze-8
Vibrance+12
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Luminous airy baby curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Soft Peach 38° (+10) | Highlights: Pure White Cream 46° (+12)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Red+10-18+16
Orange+4-8+30
Yellow+16-24+22
Magenta+12-14+14
Pro Tip: Reducing Red Saturation (-18) removes common newborn blotchiness and red skin patches naturally.
Family Portrait Click to Expand ▾

Family Photography Warm Joy

Flattering multi-person skin tones, cheerful natural colors, crisp group detail, and warm memories.

Exp: +0.25 Cont: +10 High: -35 Shad: +30
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.25
Contrast+10
Highlights-35
Shadows+30
Whites+18
Blacks-10
Texture/Clarity+4
Dehaze0
Vibrance+22
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Universal warm family tone curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Warm Umber 38° (+12) | Highlights: Golden Sunshine 44° (+16)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Orange+2+14+20
Yellow-6+10+12
Green+22-12+10
Blue-4+18+10
Pro Tip: Balanced HSL ensures both pale and dark skin tones in family groups look healthy and glowing.
Nature Landscape Click to Expand ▾

Nature & Lush Forest Green

Deep emerald foliage, rich bark browns, crystal clear streams, and organic atmospheric depth.

Exp: -0.20 Cont: +20 High: -55 Shad: +30
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure-0.20
Contrast+20
Highlights-55
Shadows+30
Whites-12
Blacks-24
Texture/Clarity+20
Dehaze+12
Vibrance+18
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Deep organic landscape curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Moss Green 150° (+18) | Highlights: Warm Sunbeam 42° (+16)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Green-22-35-25
Yellow-28-40-18
Aqua+16-20-10
Blue+8-25-14
Pro Tip: Dropping Green and Yellow Luminance creates deep rich forest depth without fluorescent neon grass.
Vintage Film Click to Expand ▾

Vintage 35mm Analog Portra

Iconic chemical film emulsion look, pastel greens, matte charcoal blacks, and natural grain.

Exp: +0.15 Cont: -8 High: -42 Shad: +24
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.15
Contrast-8
Highlights-42
Shadows+24
Whites-18
Blacks+16
Texture/Clarity-6
Dehaze-6
Vibrance+16
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Matte Black (0 → 32), White Rolloff (255 → 236)
Color Grading:
Shadows: Teal/Blue 195° (+16) | Highlights: Amber 42° (+22)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Orange+4+18+18
Green+44-32+6
Yellow-10-16+12
Blue-12-24+10
Pro Tip: Lifting the bottom-left point on the Tone Curve creates the signature faded matte black of 35mm prints.
Fujifilm Film Click to Expand ▾

Fujifilm Classic Chrome Simulation

The cult-favorite documentary look: muted saturation, punchy hard shadows, and minty green skies.

Exp: 0.00 Cont: +24 High: -35 Shad: -10
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure0.00
Contrast+24
Highlights-35
Shadows-10
Whites+18
Blacks-28
Texture/Clarity+14
Dehaze+6
Vibrance-14
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Deep Classic Chrome hard S-curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Steel 210° (+14) | Highlights: Subtle Warm Tint 40° (+10)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Red-8+12-4
Green+52-42-8
Blue-18-35-14
Orange+4-8+16
Pro Tip: Push Green Hue towards teal (+52) while muting Vibrance (-14) to mimic Fujichrome film physics.
Drone Landscape Click to Expand ▾

Drone & Aerial Top-Down Master

Cuts through thick atmospheric haze, enriches ocean aquas, pops highway lines, and crisp 4K detail.

Exp: +0.10 Cont: +26 High: -55 Shad: +35
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.10
Contrast+26
Highlights-55
Shadows+35
Whites+22
Blacks-22
Texture/Clarity+26
Dehaze+24
Vibrance+30
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
High-contrast aerial punch curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Deep Marine 212° (+22) | Highlights: Sunlight 45° (+20)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Aqua-16+55+16
Blue-12+45+8
Green+25+18+10
Orange+6+30+14
Pro Tip: Dehaze (+24) is essential for drone shots to eliminate foggy atmospheric moisture from high altitudes.
Event Night Click to Expand ▾

Event & Party Celebration

Balances multi-colored DJ lights, brightens group smiles, and eliminates muddy indoor shadows.

Exp: +0.25 Cont: +16 High: -50 Shad: +40
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.25
Contrast+16
Highlights-50
Shadows+40
Whites+20
Blacks-15
Texture/Clarity+14
Dehaze+8
Vibrance+22
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Open shadow celebration curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Soft Indigo 230° (+14) | Highlights: Champagne Gold 44° (+18)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Orange+2+16+22
Red+4+20+10
Magenta+10+30+14
Yellow-10-20+15
Pro Tip: Lifting Shadows (+40) ensures people standing outside the main lighting rig remain clearly visible.
Pet Wildlife Click to Expand ▾

Pet & Wildlife Fur Texture Pop

Brings out fine fur and whisker textures, glistens pet eyes, and separates pets from background grass.

Exp: +0.20 Cont: +16 High: -40 Shad: +32
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.20
Contrast+16
Highlights-40
Shadows+32
Whites+18
Blacks-14
Texture/Clarity+22
Dehaze+8
Vibrance+20
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
High-texture clarity curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Warm Charcoal 40° (+12) | Highlights: Clean White 45° (+10)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Orange+4+20+16
Yellow-12+15+12
Green+25-25+8
Red+4+15+8
Pro Tip: Texture (+28) combined with Clarity (+22) gives golden retriever and tabby cat fur extreme definition.
Product Commercial Click to Expand ▾

Product & E-Commerce Studio Crisp

True-to-life product color accuracy, clean shadow transitions, and tack-sharp commercial textures.

Exp: +0.30 Cont: +14 High: -35 Shad: +30
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.30
Contrast+14
Highlights-35
Shadows+30
Whites+25
Blacks-10
Texture/Clarity+18
Dehaze+6
Vibrance+8
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Clean commercial studio curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Neutral White (+2) | Highlights: Pure White (+4)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Red0+6+4
Orange0+6+8
Yellow+6-15+15
Blue0+6+6
Pro Tip: Keep HSL shifts close to 0 to maintain accurate real-world product color for buyer trust.
Wildlife Nature Click to Expand ▾

Wildlife & Safari Earth Tone

Savannah golden grasses, crisp animal coat definition, rich eagle eyes, and natural earth tones.

Exp: +0.15 Cont: +24 High: -45 Shad: +30
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.15
Contrast+24
Highlights-45
Shadows+30
Whites+16
Blacks-20
Texture/Clarity+28
Dehaze+14
Vibrance+20
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Dynamic wildlife telephoto punch curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Warm Bark 38° (+20) | Highlights: Golden Sunlight 46° (+24)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Orange-4+26+14
Yellow-18+22+8
Green+15-30-10
Blue-10+25+10
Pro Tip: Sharpening at +65 with Radius 0.8 extracts micro-details on distant telephoto animal shots.
Bird Wildlife Click to Expand ▾

Bird Photography Feather Detail

Ultra-crisp feather barb separation, glowing eye catchlights, and soft creamy bokeh backgrounds.

Exp: +0.20 Cont: +22 High: -50 Shad: +35
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.20
Contrast+22
Highlights-50
Shadows+35
Whites+22
Blacks-18
Texture/Clarity+25
Dehaze+12
Vibrance+26
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Tack-sharp telephoto curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Soft Forest Green 145° (+12) | Highlights: Crisp Sunlight 48° (+16)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Blue-8+35+12
Yellow+10+25+14
Green+24-20+12
Red+8+32+10
Pro Tip: Lower Background Green Saturation (-20) so the colorful bird plumage pops off the foliage.
Light Airy Click to Expand ▾

Light & Airy Soft Romantic

Luminous white aesthetic, open radiant shadows, creamy skin, and delicate romantic pastel tones.

Exp: +0.65 Cont: -12 High: -55 Shad: +65
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.65
Contrast-12
Highlights-55
Shadows+65
Whites+34
Blacks+22
Texture/Clarity-10
Dehaze-4
Vibrance+18
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
High-key lifted curve (Blacks: 0 → 18)
Color Grading:
Shadows: Soft Lavender 210° (+8) | Highlights: Warm Champagne 45° (+10)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Orange+2-6+24
Yellow+12-38+30
Green+28-40+20
Blue+4-22+24
Pro Tip: Boosting Shadows to +65 and Whites to +34 gives that dreamy ethereal wedding look.
Black White Click to Expand ▾

Black & White High Contrast Drama

Pure inky blacks, bright silver highlights, dynamic street texture, and zero color distraction.

Exp: +0.05 Cont: +42 High: -28 Shad: +34
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.05
Contrast+42
Highlights-28
Shadows+34
Whites+38
Blacks-44
Texture/Clarity+28
Dehaze+14
Vibrance-100
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Hard punchy B&W S-curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Pure Monochrome | Highlights: Pure Silver
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Red (Lum)00+24
Orange (Lum)00+32
Yellow (Lum)00+18
Blue (Lum)00-36
Pro Tip: In B&W Mix, drop Blue Luminance to -36 to darken midday skies for intense architecture contrast.
Classic Film Click to Expand ▾

Classic Film & Silver Tone

Gentle analog tone roll-off, nostalgic monochrome midtones, and subtle fine grain.

Exp: +0.10 Cont: +20 High: -30 Shad: +22
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.10
Contrast+20
Highlights-30
Shadows+22
Whites+18
Blacks-20
Texture/Clarity+14
Dehaze+4
Vibrance-100
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Smooth silver gelatin curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Warm Sepia 40° (+8) | Highlights: Cool Silver 210° (+6)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Red (Lum)00+14
Orange (Lum)00+22
Green (Lum)00-8
Blue (Lum)00-18
Pro Tip: Split tone with Hue 40 in shadows and Hue 210 in highlights for museum-grade silver prints.
4K High Detail Click to Expand ▾

4K Ultra HD Razor Crisp

Maximum micro-contrast, edge-aware sharpening without digital noise, and clean clarity.

Exp: +0.10 Cont: +20 High: -40 Shad: +30
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.10
Contrast+20
Highlights-40
Shadows+30
Whites+22
Blacks-18
Texture/Clarity+24
Dehaze+12
Vibrance+18
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Precision calibrated 4K HDR curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Clean Neutral Slate (+6) | Highlights: Crisp Daylight (+8)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Blue-6+22+8
Green+15+12+6
Orange+2+14+16
Yellow-4+10+8
Pro Tip: Set Sharpening Detail to 45 with Radius 0.8 and Masking 65 for ultra-high-resolution 4K screens.
Gothic Dark Click to Expand ▾

Gothic & Dark Academia

Deep crushed burgundy shadows, desaturated mossy tones, heavy vignette, and mysterious mood.

Exp: -0.40 Cont: +35 High: -65 Shad: +15
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure-0.40
Contrast+35
Highlights-65
Shadows+15
Whites-22
Blacks-40
Texture/Clarity+24
Dehaze+14
Vibrance-20
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Dark gothic matte curve (Blacks: 0 → 22)
Color Grading:
Shadows: Deep Crimson/Plum 340° (+28) | Highlights: Muted Amber 38° (+16)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Red-12+25-10
Green-40-75-35
Yellow-30-60-20
Purple+15+25-8
Pro Tip: Add Post-Crop Vignette (-25) to focus the eye toward central candlelit subjects.
Warm Sunset Click to Expand ▾

Warm Boho & Terracotta Sunset

Earthy clay terracotta, warm caramel glows, sunbaked beige tones, and soft contrast.

Exp: +0.20 Cont: +14 High: -35 Shad: +28
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.20
Contrast+14
Highlights-35
Shadows+28
Whites+12
Blacks-12
Texture/Clarity+6
Dehaze0
Vibrance+20
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Warm terracotta S-curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Terracotta 30° (+25) | Highlights: Warm Sand 44° (+30)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Orange-6+32+16
Red+10+28+6
Yellow-18+20+10
Green-45-35-10
Pro Tip: Shifting Green Hue towards brown/yellow (-45) gives plants a sunbaked bohemian aesthetic.
Golden Sunset Click to Expand ▾

Golden Hour Sunbeam Romance

Buttery soft backlight warmth, radiant hair glows, honey highlights, and romantic mood.

Exp: +0.20 Cont: +14 High: -35 Shad: +38
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.20
Contrast+14
Highlights-35
Shadows+38
Whites+18
Blacks-12
Texture/Clarity-8
Dehaze-5
Vibrance+28
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Golden glow curve, soft highlight rolloff
Color Grading:
Shadows: Warm Amber 38° (+24) | Highlights: Pure Gold 48° (+38)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Orange-4+36+22
Yellow-14+28+18
Red+6+22+8
Green+24-20+10
Pro Tip: Negative Clarity (-8) creates a soft, dreamy bloom around backlit sunset flares.
Outdoor Nature Click to Expand ▾

Outdoor Adventure & Alpine Trail

Deep crisp mountain skies, rugged stone textures, rich alpine pine greenery, and adventure spirit.

Exp: +0.15 Cont: +24 High: -50 Shad: +32
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.15
Contrast+24
Highlights-50
Shadows+32
Whites+18
Blacks-20
Texture/Clarity+20
Dehaze+14
Vibrance+24
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
Rugged high-definition mountain curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Deep Alpine Slate 210° (+18) | Highlights: Warm Sun 44° (+20)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Blue-10+42+8
Green+18-25-8
Yellow-16-18+6
Orange+4+22+16
Pro Tip: Dehaze (+14) pulls out rich mountain ridge detail across distant horizon vistas.
Colorful Aesthetic Click to Expand ▾

Colorful Pop & Vibrant Candy

High-saturation joyful colors, punchy clean contrast, popping primary colors, and cheerful energy.

Exp: +0.25 Cont: +18 High: -30 Shad: +25
Basic Light & Tone
Exposure+0.25
Contrast+18
Highlights-30
Shadows+25
Whites+22
Blacks-10
Texture/Clarity+12
Dehaze+4
Vibrance+45
Tone Curve & Color Grading
Tone Curve Shape:
High-energy color pop curve
Color Grading:
Shadows: Subtle Cyan 190° (+10) | Highlights: Warm Sun 48° (+18)
Key HSL Color Matrix
ChannelHueSatLum
Red+4+35+8
Yellow0+38+14
Green+15+35+12
Blue0+45+10
Pro Tip: Vibrance (+45) boosts muted background colors while protecting skin tones from oversaturating.

Frequently Asked Questions & Photography Guide

How do I apply these recipe settings in Lightroom Mobile?

Open any photo in Lightroom Mobile. Tap the Light tab to enter Exposure, Highlights, and Shadows. Tap Color to adjust Temp, Tint, and the HSL Mix tool. Tap Effects to adjust Texture and Grain. Once dialed in, tap the three dots (...) in the top right corner and tap Create Preset to save it permanently!

What makes the Tone Curve different from standard contrast sliders?

The basic Contrast slider expands dynamic range uniformly across the entire image. The Tone Curve lets you shape highlights, midtones, and shadows independently. Lifting the point curve's black anchor from (0,0) to (0,25) achieves the signature film matte aesthetic without washing out highlights.

What is the secret for natural glowing skin tones in Lightroom?

Skin tones primarily live in the Orange channel. Never oversaturate Orange. Instead, boost Orange Luminance (+15 to +25) to brighten skin, and lower Yellow Saturation (-20 to -35) to remove yellow lighting casts.