LightroomPresets by lucamauri

Overview

LightroomPresets by lucamauri is a two-look preset collection for Adobe Lightroom. It is best suited to Lightroom users after either a miniature-style effect or a 1970s paper-photo treatment, and its focused scope makes it a limited choice for anyone seeking a wider editing toolkit.

Key features

• TiltShift: Produces a miniature effect with narrow depth of field and vivid color. Pick it when that conspicuous look suits the image; it is a specific stylistic treatment, not a broad set of corrections.
• Vintage 70s: Aims to make a picture resemble a paper photograph from the 1970s. It gives users a distinct nostalgic option, but the collection offers only one other look.
• Open contribution: The project invites anyone to improve and contribute to the presets. That suits users interested in an open project, though it does not change the current two-preset scope.
• Downloadable files: TiltShift.lrtemplate and Vintage70s.lrtemplate are offered in ZIP and TAR archives hosted on GitHub. File delivery is simple, but these are Lightroom presets, not a standalone editing application.

Pricing

The Lightroom Presets plan costs nothing and includes two presets: TiltShift and Vintage 70s. The whole collection is free, so there is no paid tier or trial to weigh against the selection. The trade-off is variety: users who want a larger catalog will need to consider another option.

Platforms

LightroomPresets supports Adobe Lightroom and is listed for macOS and Windows. It is a fit for desktop Lightroom workflows on either platform; it is not presented as a mobile preset option.

Who it's for

Choose LightroomPresets if you use Adobe Lightroom on macOS or Windows and want one of two clearly defined treatments at no cost. It is also a reasonable fit for users who value the project's invitation to contribute improvements. Look elsewhere if you need many looks, broader editing functions, or presets for a different workflow.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Both downloadable presets are free, so users can try the two styles without a purchase.
• Pro: The open contribution model gives interested users a way to take part in improving the presets.
• Con: Two treatments leave little range for photographers looking to build a varied preset library.
• Con: Adobe Lightroom is the stated software support, so it is not positioned as a general-purpose photo editor.

Alternatives

For other options, browse the Photo Preset Libraries list.

• DVLOP is worth considering for users who want a Lightroom Classic plug-in and preset/style packs, with paid individual packs alongside a free plug-in for account holders.
• Mextures may suit users seeking overlays, including an 11-overlay X-Film pack priced at $10 a month, rather than a two-preset download.
• VSCO offers a free Starter tier with 15 presets and paid plans with larger preset selections; it is an alternative for users wanting more presets across web and mobile platforms.
• Lightroom Presets by peva3 is another free macOS and Windows option, with 445 XMP presets under an MIT license.
• Greater Than Gatsby suits users seeking a much larger collection, with a 641-preset bundle priced at $249, paid once.
• PresetLove offers a bundle of 300+ Lightroom presets and 21 bonus premium presets for mobile and desktop; consider it for a substantially broader selection.
• REFINED Co offers paid mobile presets and a 50-preset AI masking pack for Adobe Lightroom Classic, for users seeking those specific offerings.
• RNI Films is another option to compare for users considering a preset-focused alternative.

Verdict

LightroomPresets is a good fit for Lightroom users on macOS or Windows who want a free miniature or 1970s-inspired look and appreciate an open project. Its strongest reason to choose it is the no-cost pair of distinct presets; its main reason to look elsewhere is the narrow selection.