Before & after: editing a sunset photo with my free Lightroom presets
Drag the slider to compare the flat RAW file with the final edit — then download the presets and try them on your own photos.
A RAW photo straight from the camera always looks flat and grey. That is normal — the camera keeps all the detail and leaves the look to you. Here is the same sunset before and after my preset:
Download the presets (free)ZIP · 12 Lightroom presets · desktop & mobile
What the presets change
- Warmer white balance for golden-hour light
- Lifted shadows and softer highlights
- Richer orange and purple tones, calmer greens
- A gentle S-curve for depth
Watch the full edit
Tip: every photo is different. Apply the preset first, then fine-tune exposure and white balance for your own image.
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Nadia Karim
The before / after slider is so satisfying. Do the presets work in Lightroom Mobile?
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