Multiple Lightroom Presets and LUTs for photographers, available in the year 2025 for the holiday season
In the world of photography, capturing the unique colours and moods of each season can elevate your images to a professional level. With the convenience of Lightroom presets and LUTs (Look Up Tables), you can easily improve photo quality with just a click. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to find and use these tools to capture the essence of winter, spring, summer, and autumn.
1. Find Season-Specific Presets and LUTs
Look for curated collections offering over 20+ presets and LUTs for each season that work on both desktop and mobile Lightroom versions. For instance, winter presets emphasize cool blues and whites along with holiday reds and greens, while autumn presets often enhance warm, earthy tones. Spring focuses on fresh, vibrant colours, and summer presets highlight bright, warm light and beach tones [1].
2. Download and Import to Lightroom
After selecting your favourite seasonal presets or LUTs, download them onto your computer or device. In Lightroom, you can import these presets easily:
- For Lightroom Desktop: Go to the Develop module → Preset panel → right-click → Import Presets.
- For Lightroom Mobile: Tap the Presets icon → Import Presets → select your downloaded preset files.
3. Apply and Customize the Presets
Apply the chosen preset or LUT to your seasonal photos with one click to instantly add the characteristic seasonal colour tones and lighting effects. For example, winter presets add cool tones and contrast, while autumn presets bring out reds, oranges, and browns. From there, you can further customize white balance, exposure, vibrance, and contrast to perfectly match the mood and lighting conditions of your shot [1][3].
4. Use Structured Editing Workflows for Nature and Forest Photography
Some advanced preset collections offer a modular workflow with multiple presets for exposure, split toning, vignetting, grain, noise reduction, and sharpening to shape a very personalized look in seasonal landscapes, especially forest and woodland photos. This helps achieve both realistic and creative interpretations of the season [3].
5. Tips for Seasonal Capturing to Enhance Preset Use
Prior to editing, capture images with the season in mind:
- Use natural environments typical of the season (e.g., snowy landscapes for winter, blooming flowers for spring, golden hour light for summer beaches, colorful leaf parks for autumn).
- Shoot during golden hours for softer light and better mood.
- Adjust camera settings for clarity and sharpness in varying light and movement conditions [2].
6. Try Free or Paid Presets
Whether you choose free presets available online or invest in professionally-made packs, presets can save editing time and help create a consistent signature look that reflects the emotional and visual qualities of each season [4][5].
With these tools at your disposal, you'll be well-equipped to capture the changing landscapes and activities of each season, making your photos stand out. Experiment with the presets and LUTs to discover seasonal effects that will make your images truly unique. Happy shooting!
[1] Adobe Lightroom Presets and LUTs for Each Season [2] Capturing the Seasons: Tips for Better Photography [3] Advanced Lightroom Presets for Nature and Forest Photography [4] Free Lightroom Presets: 100+ Best Presets for Every Photographer [5] Professional Lightroom Presets: Why They're Worth the Investment
Home-and-garden photography can benefit immensely from the use of presets and LUTs, as they allow for quick enhancements in photo quality. For instance, fall scenes can be accentuated with warm, earthy tones using autumn presets on both desktop and mobile Lightroom versions [1].
When arranging seasonal decor for your home-and-garden photoshoot, consider the unique colours and moods associated with each season to create captivating images that reflect the essence of autumn [2].
