Free Lightroom Preset – Analog Film (Inspired by Kodak Portra 160)

Bring the warm, soft, and timeless look of analog photography to your edits with the Analog Film – Free Lightroom Preset. Inspired by the beautiful tones of Kodak Portra 160, this preset delivers natural color, smooth contrast, and clean film-inspired warmth—perfect for portraits, lifestyle, and everyday shooting.

Introduction

The Analog Film – Free Lightroom Preset is based on Kodak Portra 160, one of the most iconic portrait films ever made. Known for its soft pastel palette, incredible skin tones, and wide dynamic range, Portra 160 became a favorite for wedding, portrait, and fine-art photographers. This preset recreates its subtle warmth, gentle saturation, and creamy highlights—giving your digital photos an authentic analog feeling.

History of Kodak Portra 160

Kodak Portra 160 is part of the world-famous Portra lineup, designed specifically for professional portrait and wedding photographers. Launched as an evolution of Kodak’s earlier portrait films, Portra 160 became known for its neutral tone curve, realistic color reproduction, and ultra-fine grain. The film excelled in natural light and controlled studio environments, rendering skin tones with incredible softness and accuracy. Today, it remains one of the most beloved color negative films for photographers seeking a refined, pastel-toned look.

Film Characteristics

Here’s what made Portra 160 a go-to film for portrait and fine-art photographers:

• Film Type & Speed: ISO 160 color negative film with daylight-balanced tones.
• Color Rendering: Soft, muted saturation with warm, pastel hues.
• Skin Tones: Exceptionally natural and creamy—perfect for portraits.
• Grain Structure: Ultra-fine grain with a clean, modern look.
• Dynamic Range: Wide latitude with excellent highlight protection.

Analog Film – Lightroom Preset

The Analog Film Preset brings the calm, elegant, and understated palette of Portra 160 to your digital workflow. It adds a soft film fade, warm shadows, and gentle color shifts to recreate Portra’s signature look. This preset is ideal for portraits, family photography, weddings, lifestyle sessions, and soft natural-light edits.

• Soft Film Fade: Gentle lift in shadows with subtle contrast.
• Warm, Natural Skin Tones: Smooth and flattering for portrait work.
• Pastel Color Palette: Muted saturation with soft highlights.
• Fine Grain Texture: Adds a clean, analog-inspired finish.

Conclusion

The Analog Film – Free Lightroom Preset offers a warm, classic, and beautifully soft film look inspired by Kodak Portra 160. Whether shooting portraits, families, or lifestyle moments, this preset brings a smooth analog aesthetic to your images—simple, natural, and timeless.

Key Takeaways

Feature

Details

Film Type & Speed

ISO 160 color negative (daylight-balanced)

Color Palette

Soft pastels, warm shadows, and natural tones

Skin Tones

Creamy, natural, and flattering for portraits

Best For

Portraits, weddings, family, lifestyle, and natural light photography

FAQs

Q: Does this preset look like real Portra 160?

A: Yes — it’s inspired by Portra’s soft contrast, pastel tones, and beautiful skin color rendering.

Q: What photos work best?

A: Portraits, families, lifestyle, outdoor shoots, weddings, and natural-light scenes.

Q: Does this preset work with RAW and JPEG?

A: Yes. RAW provides the most film-like detail, but JPEGs also look great.

Q: Where can I download it?

A: Get it free here: FreePresets.com