To get the Kodak Portra 400 film look in Lightroom, apply a Portra 400 inspired preset for the character, then dial the matching profile’s Amount slider until the warmth sits right. The Presetpro library includes nine Portra 400 inspired preset versions with matching profiles, color checked against real film, plus an FE edition with a […]
Film emulation Lightroom presets recreate the color, contrast, and grain of classic analog film stocks inspired by Kodak Portra, Ektachrome, Fuji Velvia, Agfa, Polaroid, and more with a single click. Every look in this library is inspired by a real stock and color checked against real film. This guide walks the whole library, family by […]
Kodak vs Fuji Lightroom Presets: Which Film Look Is Right for Your Photos? By Tim Martin · Updated June 2026 · 6 min read If you’ve ever spent twenty minutes scrolling through Lightroom preset packs without knowing which one to download, you’re not alone. The single biggest fork in the road for film emulation presets […]
Picture late-afternoon light in the desert — warm, hazy, and golden, with that lived-in glow you only ever seem to catch on film. That is the feeling behind Pampas Grass, a free Lightroom preset and custom profile built to wrap your photos in soft, sun-faded boho warmth. Inspired by the rich, natural color of classic […]
There is something about classic film that digital cameras struggle to capture on their own. Modern sensors are wonderful at recording detail, but they can leave your images feeling clean and a little clinical, missing the soft color and gentle character of analog stocks. Add soft, earthy warmth to your photos with a look inspired […]
There is a specific, undeniable magic to viewing a freshly developed positive slide on a glowing light table. Whether I’m documenting a sweeping landscape or capturing candid outdoor portraits, that tactile, analogue aesthetic, complete with true-to-life vibrancy and rich tonal depth, always brings a sense of joyful nostalgia. Elevate your photography to a professional standard […]
There is a specific, undeniable magic to the mechanical click of advancing a fresh roll of film. Whether I’m exploring a bustling antique market with my favorite vintage SLR or just capturing quiet everyday moments, that tactile, analog aesthetic, complete with natural grain and rich tonal depth, always brings a sense of joyful nostalgia. Elevate […]
Whenever I load a new batch of portraits into my editing workspace, I always want to focus on the analog aesthetic. There is a timeless, forgiving quality to classic film that modern digital sensors just cannot replicate on their own. Elevate your photography to a professional standard with a foundational look inspired by the legendary […]
There is a specific, undeniable magic to peeling back the backing of an instant photograph. Whether I’m exploring an antique market right here in Ontario or just capturing everyday moments, that tactile, retro aesthetic, complete with quirky color shifts and faded blacks, always brings a sense of joyful nostalgia. Elevate your photography to a professional […]