Pat Kay Presets

What Pat Kay Presets is

Pat Kay Presets are downloadable settings for Adobe Lightroom that apply an editing look to a photo in one click. The packs cover Landscape, Portrait, Urban, Street, and Film styles. Each individual pack costs $39, paid once: Landscape includes 18 presets, Portrait 6, Urban 12, Street 10, and Film 10. The Complete Collection costs $99, paid once and combines all five packs into 56 presets; it also includes 27 mobile wallpapers by Pat Kay.

The presets use XMP format and work with Lightroom and Lightroom Classic on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices that can load the app. They support Lightroom version 7 onward and do not work with earlier versions that use Lrtemplate. Packs are instant downloads and come with a PDF installation guide for desktop or mobile. Pat Kay says he uses the presets in his own workflow to save time and create his signature looks. The maker describes them as suited to people who enjoy his photo style and want to use that look or learn his techniques. The product page displays a 4.9-star rating and more than 500 reviews. Pat Kay is based in Sydney and Tokyo.

Who it suits

These presets suit Lightroom users who want to apply Landscape, Portrait, Urban, Street, or Film looks to photos, or learn techniques associated with Pat Kay’s style. They are intended for people who enjoy his photo style and want to use it in their own work.

Limits

There is no free plan. The cheapest individual packs cost $39, paid once and include between 6 and 18 presets; they require Lightroom version 7 or later.

Getting started

1. Visit https://patkay.com.
2. Choose an individual style pack or The Complete Collection.
3. Purchase the chosen pack; each is a one-time payment.
4. Download the pack instantly.
5. Follow the included PDF installation guide for desktop or mobile.

Verdict

Choose Pat Kay Presets if you use a supported Lightroom version and want a one-click route to one of five editing styles. The Complete Collection offers all five styles and 56 presets for $99, paid once. Look elsewhere if you use a Lightroom version based on Lrtemplate or need a free plan.