Food Photography Presets

What’s Included

» 14 Food Photography Presets
» 20 Clean Edit Presets
» 1x Instruction Guide (PDF)
» 14 DNG Files
» File formats: XMP, DNG
» Free Upgrades

Clean Edit Presets

Use the Clean Edit Presets to make basic adjustments and set the foundation for your image. They also speed-up your workflow and offer you endless style combinations.

You receive this presets as digital download
immediately after purchase.

Desktop
» Adobe® Lightroom® 7.5 or later
» Adobe® Camera Raw 10.5 or later
Mobile
» Adobe® Lightroom Mobile

As soon as your payment went through, you receive the download link direct by email.

Just follow the easy instructions at How to install Lightroom Presets and start using them on your desktop or mobile device.

• The Lightroom Food Presets are crafted by a professional photographer to enhance the visual appeal of various food photos. These presets are designed to complement a wide range of culinary images, ensuring a consistent and visually striking result.
• The Presets are seamlessly integrated into both the Desktop and Mobile App versions of Lightroom, offering ease of use. With the mobile app, you can also effortlessly edit and transform your food photographs into stunning visuals, even while on the go.
• To begin, capture your food photographs using a DSLR, mirrorless camera, point & shoot camera, or even your smartphone. Next, import the image into Lightroom and apply the desired preset. The process is straightforward and streamlined, allowing you to achieve professional-grade results with just a few clicks.
•  It’s important to note that the final outcome of a preset may vary depending on the characteristics of the original photograph, such as white balance, exposure, tones, and settings.
• After applying a preset, you may find it necessary to make manual adjustments to fine-tune the result to your preferences. Lightroom offers a comprehensive set of sliders and tools, allowing you to tweak various aspects of the image until you achieve the desired outcome.
• In some instances, presets may inadvertently alter the skin tone of individuals captured in the photograph. In such cases, you can utilize Lightroom’s powerful color adjustment tools to refine the skin tone until it appears natural and flattering.
• For optimal results, it’s recommended to use presets on well-exposed, high-quality RAW & JPG photographs. Images that are overexposed, underexposed, or of poor quality may yield unsatisfactory results when presets are applied.

With our Clean Edit Presets you can set the perfect foundation of your image by adjusting for example white balance, exposure, whites, tones, etc. Each clean edit preset changes only one value, without overwriting other adjustments and values.

You can use the Presets in XMP format also in Adobe Photoshop

Installing Presets in Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) 10.3+ (Windows & Mac)

1. Open your image in Adobe Photoshop.
2. At the top menue click on Filter and select “Camera Raw Filter”.
3. On the right you see the word “Basic” click the small burger next to it. Then, click “Load Settings”.
4. Choose the .xmp file(s) from downloaded and unzipped folder. Then click on “Load” button.
5. To apply a preset, click on OK button.

Tips & Tricks for Using Food Photo Filters

• Know Your Presets: Before using a filter on your food photo, make sure you understand what it will do to the picture. This will help you pick the best filter for each photo and let you make any small changes after using it.
• Filters are Just the Start: Filters should be used as a starting point, not a one-size-fits-all solution. After applying a filter, you may still need to make other adjustments to get the look you want, especially with things like brightness, white balance, and cropping.
• Stay Organized: If you have a lot of filters, it’s important to keep them organized. This will make it easier to find the right filter when you need it. You can organize your filters by type, style, or any other way that makes sense to you.
• Don’t Go Overboard: While filters can make your food photos look better, using too many can make your images look fake or unnatural. It’s important to find a balance between enhancing your photos and keeping them looking real.
• Make Your Own Presets: If you find yourself making the same changes to your photos over and over, consider creating your own custom presets. This can save you a lot of time and help you get a consistent style for all your food photography.

Tips & Tricks for Amazing Food Photos

• Lighting is Important: It is vital to use natural light from a window. Soft, gentle light makes your food look great. Stay away from bright, direct sunlight because it can create harsh shadows. Try different angles and positions to find the perfect lighting for your dish.
• How you Arrange your Food matters: Use props, utensils, or garnishes to make it look better and tell a story. The “rule of thirds” helps you create balanced and visually appealing photos; follow it.
• Dwell on the Details: Capture the detailed details of your dish. Utilize a large aperture (small f-number) to generate a shallow depth of field, which would cause your subject to stand out against a blurred background. Highlight the textures, colors, and patterns to create a visually appealing food item.
• Utilize Color and Contrast: Apply color to make the food appear delicious. Match the natural colors of your dish with the appropriate background and props. Ensure there exists sufficient contrast to enable the food to stand out; albeit refrain from overdoing this type of thing or making your colors look unreal.
• Practice a lot: Taking pictures of food is an art and the more you do it the better you will become. Try different angles, styles, and settings do not be afraid. Master how to use your camera’s manual settings so that you can be in control of your shots entirely. Look at your photos critically, learn from your mistakes and keep improving yourself.

License Terms
The Presets are licensed for individual use only. Resale or redistribution is strictly prohibited. This non-transferable license is limited to the original purchaser and does not extend to companies or partnerships.

No Refunds
All sales of these digital products are final with no refunds, returns, or exchanges permitted due to their downloadable nature.

By purchasing, you agree to these terms.