Wondering if purchasing presets to use in Adobe Lightroom is worth it?
This is a very common question that I am frequently asked! I am a huge advocate of Lightroom presets, and here I will explain the many benefits associated with using them :) I personally love JuliPresets; I found her on a whim while scrolling through Etsy. She’s created a TON of presets that are super cost effective, very high quality and professional looking, and you get a lot of bang for your buck due to special offers and discounts. If you are unsure how to use a preset, check out my previous post.
In my personal & humble opinion, a preset:
Speeds up your process & saves you time
Having an organized process for editing photos will not only save you time but also money. Once you have experimented and tried out some presets, you will quickly learn which ones you like and which work best for you.
Is super easy to use
Once you have downloaded & saved your presets to your Lightroom library, you only need one click to apply them to your photo. The exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, black/white, clarity, etc. have already been adjusted so there are absolutely no extra steps needed!
Adds creativity & style to your posts
Using and trying different presets helps to make your posts stand out and makes your ‘gram super unique and fun. Especially as an amateur! Although the process may seem simple, creating a preset requires a LOT of hard work. Some are much pricier than others, but let me just tell you, you get what you pay for.