50 Free Nature Lightroom Presets Download For Forests, Mountains, Rivers & Skies

Hi, nature lover! You’ve hiked to the perfect viewpoint, caught the light at golden hour, and taken the shot. But when you open it in Lightroom, something feels flat! The greens aren’t as rich, the sky isn’t as dramatic, and the mood you felt in that moment just isn’t there.

That’s exactly what these free nature presets are designed to fix. With a single click, each preset restores the depth, color, and atmosphere your camera couldn’t fully capture. Whether you’re editing misty mountain shots, sunlit forests, crystal rivers, or autumn fields, there’s a preset here built for that exact mood.

This collection includes 50 nature-based presets compatible with Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, and Lightroom Mobile. Each is available in both .XMP (desktop) and .DNG (mobile) formats, so you can start editing on any device right away.

Check: Lightroom Presets Installation Guide.

Pauline Jackson

Since 2017, I’ve been refining my Lightroom workflow through countless portrait sessions and landscape shoots.

50 Free Nature Lightroom Presets – Mobile & Desktop Download

Nature has so many moods: from bright, sunny days to misty, atmospheric mornings. A single preset won’t cover every scene, which is why this pack gives you a complete toolkit. Below, you’ll find each preset described, along with its settings, best use cases, and the types of results you can expect. Every preset listed here is included in the free download above.

Format: XMP (Lightroom Classic/CC) + DNG (Lightroom Mobile)
Compatibility: Lightroom 4, 5, 6, CC, Classic, and Mobile (iOS & Android).

1. Forest Green Preset

Walking through a dense, lush forest where the greens are deep and vibrant. That’s the vibe of this preset. It’s all about enhancing the natural richness of greenery, making trees and leaves feel alive with color and depth.

Settings: Highlights −15 | Shadows +10 | Contrast +20 | Green Hue +15 | Green Saturation +30 | Yellow Saturation −10 | Clarity +15 | Dehaze +10 | Sharpening +20.

Purpose: deep, rich tones of forest landscapes.
Best For: Forest hikes, dense greenery, and any outdoor scene with abundant natural foliage.
Style: Rich, vibrant, and immersive.

2. Golden Fields Nature Preset

This preset captures the warmth and softness of late-afternoon golden light sweeping across tall grass and open meadows. It turns sun-drenched shots into timeless memories.

Settings: Exposure +10 | Highlights +15 | Temperature +20 | Yellow Saturation +25 | Orange Saturation +25 | Green Saturation −10 | Clarity +10 | Vignette −5 | Sharpening +10.

Purpose: warm, glowing images that capture the beauty of golden hour in open fields.
Best For: Sunset landscapes, open fields, and any scene where natural warmth is the key.
Style: Warm, soft, and nostalgic.

3. Mountain Mist Nature Preset

This preset captures the brooding, atmospheric beauty of mountain landscapes where mist clings to peaks and the light is cool and dramatic.

Settings: Exposure −10 | Contrast +25 | Temperature −20 | Overall Saturation −15 | Clarity +20 | Dehaze +15 | Sharpening +25.

Purpose: the moody, atmospheric quality of mountain landscapes.
Best For: Mountain ranges, misty mornings, and any scene with dramatic natural elements.
Style: Moody, atmospheric, and powerful.

4. Vibrant Autumn Preset

Autumn is a season bursting with reds, oranges, yellows, and deep browns. This preset makes every fall color explode off the screen, turning your October shots into vibrant works of art.

Settings: Exposure +15 | Contrast +20 | Temperature +10 | Red/Orange/Yellow Saturation +30 | Green Saturation −10 | Clarity +15 | Vignette −5 | Sharpening +15.

Purpose: The colors of autumn explode in your photos, capturing the season’s full vibrancy.
Best For: Fall foliage, pumpkin patches, and any scene where autumn colors are the highlight.
Style: Bright, vibrant, and colorful.

5. Crystal Clear Waters Preset

Designed for water scenes where transparency and purity are the story. This preset enhances blues and teals, lifts clarity, and makes every ripple and reflection look crisp.

Settings: Exposure +10 | Contrast +15 | Shadows +10 | Blue/Aqua Saturation +25 | Orange Saturation −10 | Clarity +20 | Dehaze +5 | Sharpening +25.

Purpose: fresh, clear images of water scenes, making the water appear as pure and clean as possible.
Best For: Lakes, rivers, and any scene with water as the focal point.
Style: Clear, fresh, and tranquil.

6. Seasonal nature Preset

Built for meadows and gardens in full bloom. This preset lifts vibrance and saturation so every petal, blade of grass, and blossom pops with the energy of a perfect spring day.

Settings: Exposure +15 | Contrast +10 | Vibrance +25 | Saturation +20 | Green Saturation +10 | Clarity +10 | Vignette −5 | Sharpening +15.

Purpose: vibrant, lively images of flower-filled meadows, highlighting the colors and details of nature.
Best For: Wildflower fields, gardens, and any scene bursting with natural color.
Style: Bright, lively, and natural.

7. Sunset Glow Preset

Every beam of sunset light turned into a soft, warm kiss of color. This preset embraces the oranges, pinks, and golds of dusk, making your golden hour shots feel cinematic and romantic.

Settings: Exposure +20 | Highlights +25 | Shadows −10 | Temperature +30 | Red/Orange/Yellow Saturation +30 | Blue Saturation −15 | Clarity +15 | Dehaze −10 | Sharpening +10.

Purpose: soft, warm, and inviting.
Best For: Sunsets, silhouettes, and any scene where the sun is the main character.
Style: Warm, dreamy, and romantic.

8. Morning Dew Preset

The soft, clean energy of early morning: cool light, glistening dew drops, and fresh green foliage. This preset keeps tones cool and bright while boosting clarity, making every water droplet sparkle.

Settings: Exposure +10 | Highlights −10 | Shadows +15 | Temperature −10 | Green Saturation +20 | Clarity +20 | Vignette −5 | Sharpening +15.

Purpose: bright, fresh photos that capture the tranquility and renewal of a new day.
Best For: Early-morning landscapes, dew-kissed flowers.
Style: Fresh, crisp, and clean.

9. Desert Sands Preset

Endless golden sands under a blazing sun. This preset brings out the rich, earthy warmth of arid landscapes: boosting oranges and golds while sharpening the crisp lines of dunes and shadows.

Settings: Exposure +10 | Highlights +20 | Contrast +15 | Temperature +25 | Orange/Yellow Saturation +30 | Blue Saturation −10 | Clarity +15 | Dehaze +5 | Sharpening +20.

Purpose: the beauty and warmth of desert landscapes, making them feel expansive and timeless.
Best For: Desert landscapes, sand dunes, and any scene with warm, earthy tones.
Style: Warm, expansive, and timeless.

10. Tropical Jungle Preset

Deep into the jungle, where light filters through layers of dense canopy and every leaf drips with life. This preset pushes greens to their peak of vibrancy while adding depth to the shadows.

Settings: Highlights −10 | Shadows +15 | Green Hue +15 | Green Saturation +30 | Vibrance +20 | Clarity +15 | Dehaze +10 | Sharpening +25.

Purpose: lush, vibrant images that capture the richness and life of tropical environments.
Best For: Rainforests, tropical foliage, and any scene with dense greenery.
Style: Lush, vibrant, and alive.

11. Snowy Peaks Preset

Pure white snow under crisp blue skies. This preset enhances the brightness of snow while cooling the overall tone to emphasize that cold, clean, high-altitude feeling.

Settings: Exposure +15 | Highlights +25 | Shadows −10 | Temperature −20 | Blue Saturation +20 | Warm Tones −10 | Clarity +20 | Dehaze +5 | Sharpening +25.

Purpose: bright, crisp images of snowy landscapes that emphasize the purity and coldness of the scene.
Best For: Snowy mountain ranges, winter landscapes, and any scene with bright snow and cold, clear skies.
Style: Bright, crisp, and cool.

12. Wild River Preset

The unstoppable energy of white water cutting through rock and forest. This preset freezes motion details, enhances the blue-green of moving water, and sharpens the surrounding environment for maximum drama.

Settings: Highlights −10 | Shadows +15 | Temperature −5 | Blue/Green Saturation +20 | Clarity +25 | Dehaze +10 | Sharpening +30.

Purpose: the power and motion of rivers and waterfalls, making them feel alive and dynamic.
Best For: Rushing rivers, waterfalls.
Style: Dynamic, powerful, and fresh.

13. Natural Light Presets

Soft, golden sunlight filtering through a canopy of trees, this preset preserves the organic warmth of natural light without pushing saturation too far. Great for portraits outdoors or any scene where the light itself is the subject.

Settings: Exposure +10 | Highlights +20 | Shadows −10 | Temperature +15 | Yellow/Orange Saturation +25 | Blue Saturation −10 | Clarity +10 | Dehaze −5 | Sharpening +10.

Purpose: warm and welcoming.
Best For: Outdoor portraits, golden-hour landscapes.
Style: Warm, soft, and inviting.

14. Natural Wedding Presets

For weddings set in nature garden ceremonies, forest elopements, or golden-field celebrations. This preset emphasizes soft, flattering skin tones against lush natural backdrops.

Settings: Exposure +10 | Shadows +15 | Temperature +10 | Orange Saturation +20 | Overall Saturation −10 | Clarity +10 | Vignette −10 | Sharpening +15.

Purpose: elegant, natural-looking wedding photos.
Best For: Outdoor weddings, garden ceremonies, and any wedding where natural light plays a key role.
Style: Elegant, romantic, and timeless.

15. VSCO Nature Presets

Inspired by the muted, film-like aesthetic of VSCO editing, now applied to outdoor photography. This preset adds subtle grain, cools the tone, and creates a vintage-meets-modern mood that performs well on Instagram and other platforms.

Settings: Exposure −10 | Contrast −15 | Shadows +20 | Temperature −10 | Overall Saturation −20 | Green/Orange Saturation +10 | Film Grain +15 | Vignette −10 | Sharpening +15.

Purpose: modern, artsy vibe with a touch of vintage film aesthetics.
Best For: Nature shots that need a creative twist, like forests, lakes, or any scene with a strong composition.
Style: Artsy, moody, and nostalgic.

Bonus – Seasonal Nature Presets!

Each season brings a completely different palette to landscape photography. These four bonus presets are tuned specifically to the light, color, and mood of each season, so you always have the right starting point, regardless of when you shoot.

Spring Bloom Preset: Spring is all about renewal: soft pinks, bright greens, and the warmth of a new season returning. This preset lifts the overall brightness, boosts greens and yellows, and adds a gentle warmth that makes everything feel alive again.

Settings: Exposure +10 | Temperature +10 | Green Saturation +25 | Yellow Saturation +20 | Clarity +10 | Sharpening +15.

Summer Glow Preset: Summer calls for high-energy editing: bold colors, strong light, and a sense of warmth that makes viewers feel the heat. This preset pushes exposure and saturation to bring out the intensity of a full, bright summer day.

Settings: Exposure +15 | Highlights +20 | Saturation +25 | Vibrance +20 | Vignette −5 | Sharpening +20.

Autumn Fire Preset: Captures the rich drama of autumn: deep reds, burnt oranges, golden yellows, and the crisp quality of October light. This preset warms the temperature and amplifies the season’s signature color palette.

Settings: Temperature +20 | Shadows −10 | Red/Orange/Yellow Saturation +30 | Dehaze +10 | Sharpening +15.

Winter Cold Preset: Winter photography is about restraint: cool tones, muted colors, and the stark beauty of a world stripped back to essentials. This preset cools the temperature, slightly desaturates, and sharpens details for a clean, wintry feel.

Settings: Exposure −10 | Temperature −20 | Overall Saturation −15 | Clarity +20 | Sharpening +25.

5 Tips for Getting the Best Results from Nature Presets

1. Don’t apply at 100% opacity: Most presets look their best between 70–85% strength. In Lightroom, you can adjust this by reducing the individual sliders after applying. The goal is enhancement, not transformation.

2. Always fix white balance first; Presets are calibrated under assumed lighting conditions. If your photo was shot in the shade, under overcast light, or in harsh midday sun, your white balance will be off. Adjust Temperature and Tint before judging a preset’s effect.

3. Match the preset mood to your scene: A moody mountain preset on a bright spring meadow won’t work and vice versa. Use the “Best For” notes above as your guide before applying.

4. Use the same preset across a series: For Instagram or portfolio consistency, apply one preset to all photos from the same shoot. This gives your feed a fresh visual identity.

5. Batch-edit to save time: In Lightroom Classic, apply a preset to one photo, then use Sync Settings to copy those edits to all selected photos from the same session. This is a massive time-saver on larger shoots.

Last Words

With these presets at your fingertips, covering everything from misty mountains and rushing rivers to golden sunsets and snow-capped peaks, you have a complete editing toolkit for every outdoor scene you’ll ever shoot.

Remember: a preset is a starting point, not a finish line. The best edits come from photographers who understand what a preset is doing and adjust it to fit their specific photo. Use the settings guides above to understand the “why” behind each preset, and you’ll level up your editing instincts with every image you process.

Download the full pack below, install it in minutes using the guide above, and start turning your nature shots into the images you always imagined they could be.

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