It's time to ditch your counterproductive presets for a BETTER method! Presets that work as a system, a system that not only works - it gets you closer to perfect skin tones - FASTER.
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lightroom presets developed to outperform the most difficult lighting scenarios
Are you stuck on an editing hamster wheel? Aimlessly pulling HSL sliders for hours to achieve your desired look?
as a private photo editor handling 200 weddings/year, i struggled with this too.
In my time as a private editor, I've had my hands on every preset on the market, and they ALL had one major pitfall: They only ACTUALLY saved me time in optimal, golden lighting conditions.
I NEEDED a preset that sped up editing for the ENTIRE gallery - not just the perfectly-lit sunset images.
with a high volume of weddings, every second counted.
So
I began studying and tracking the nuances in lighting conditions photographers face while on-location. And I found patterns. Patterns for hot green East Coast grass, patterns for minty West Coast greens, undertones in skin profiles, and more.
A game-changing editing solution:
We developed a SYSTEM of presets that withstand the DIFFICULT lighting
Presets developed to withstand the full spectrum of difficult lighting conditions photographers face while on-location, allowing you to achieve perfect skin tones at a record pace.
A GROUNDBREAKING competitive edge:
We have systems in every other part of our business... so why don't we use them in the most daunting and time-consuming portion of our workflow? With UNPARALLELED data-driven development, these presets have been tested on hundreds of weddings, by photographers across the country to SPEED UP YOUR EDITING!
Faster editing
is within reach!
Introducing:
$297
Desktop Presets & Profiles
Not JUST another fine-art preset… they’re a game-changing editing toolkit developed to handle the most difficult lighting scenarios you’ll face throughout a wedding day.
• 35 Expertly Crafted Intensity Presets & Adjustment Recipes
• 11 Undertone Profiles
• Intensity-Slider Capabilities
• Access To Our EXCLUSIVE Editing Community
• Sample Edits Available
Situational Lighting Presets
EXPLORE Preset & Profile expanded breakdown
Truth be told, we developed this editing system out of frustration and necessity; a solution to all the others that fell short
let's spill the tea
And in the process, we found a new way to approach editing. A method built for speed and accuracy. An editing solution that removes your uncertainty with presets and profiles that get you closer, faster.
02 / 06
A single preset, no matter how great, cannot fix your entire editing workflow.
here's What we learned
As I developed these presets, I began to collect data on adjustments based on lighting conditions, in hopes that trends would emerge. At the time I was editing nearly 200 weddings a year, so we have spreadsheets of data that would make your eyes cross.
04 / 06
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Stop wasting time by applying 5-7 different "Fuji 400h" preset brands JUST to find one that *might* be halfway useful.
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Eliminate all of the preset guess work and confidently choose presets based on the difficult lighting scenarios you face while on-location!
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Have access to a simplified, 3-step editing process, PROVEN with REAL DATA to outperform the competition, 100% of the time, while also building confidence in your work!
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How much more EFFICIENT would your business be if you could shave up to 80% off your current workflow and spend that time focusing on growing your business!
What if, instead of struggling to edit your work with patchwork presets, you could:
SAMPLE IMAGERY
01 / Diagnose The Light
Designed to encompass typical modifications needed to create stunning edits in various lighting conditions, including mixed lighting, dimly lit bridal suites, and excessively bright or hazy backlighting. Diagnose the light and apply to corresponding preset to spend less time experimenting with presets, and more Objective Editing™!
02 / Intensity Slider Adjustments
Applied the Situational Lighting Preset, you'll focus on intensity slider adjustments such as toning down greens minty, or toning them down with a neutralizing undertone. These powerful adjustments save you 9-12 clicks with EVERY intensity slider adjusment!
03 / Refine Undertone Profile
After making minor adjustments using the Tone panel, take advantage of the Undertone Profile Intensity Slider to add the finishing touch to your final edit. It's difficult to put into words, but this undertone profile serves as the secret ingredient in this preset system - you'll need to try it out to truly appreciate its impact.
Objective Editing™ Process Overview
a Simple 3-step process
Editing, Simplified.
See them in action:
Not only will we edit your sample images, we live-record the process so you can see just how efficient these presets will be for YOU.
Your journey to faster editing starts now!
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Will these presets work for my editing style?
One of our top FAQs: Will these work for MY style. We like to think of film emulation as a spectrum vs. it's on style. We've curated galleries below based on 4 popular styles within that spectrum to help you envision how these presets perform on your desired aesthetic.
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Preview Sample Galleries Based On Your Editing Style:
02 / soft & Airy
01 / Elevated & Understated
03 / Classic & Rich
04 / Sun-Drenched & luminous
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...and they outperformed the
we tested these presets on hundreds of sessions
Studies show that the majority of photographers we sampled spend at least 80% of their post-production workflow SEARCHING for the right preset. Applying an average of 4-5 different presets to test which one performs best as a jumping-off point. This is where your editing time is wasted.
We developed Situational Lighting Presets to outperform where every other major preset producer fell short. Tested by photographers across the country, in every imaginable lighting condition and landscape. And they crushed the competition - every time.
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competition
Ever wonder why you don't see side-by-side edited film on the other preset production websites? Because a lot of those presets don't come close - especially with a 1-click edit. Even though a true 100% film match is unattainable, we know these presets will meet. your expectations... and fast. See for yourself below...
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Your Burning Question...
How Do They Stack Up Against Film Scans?
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Mandy Ford
Industry-leading Private Editor & Founder of situational lighting presets
For nearly a decade, Mandy has worked as an industry-leading private editor, serving many of the top photographers in the industry.
Mandy utilized her significant editing experience to develop a post-processing solution that helps photographers achieve efficient, accurate, cohesive edits - Situational Lighting Presets.
Meet
11 Profiles | 35 Presets
Base Preset
Created for sun-drenched beach images on Coronado Beach, we found this recipe works well on many lighting conditions. If you love vibrant, bright, clean, and colorful, this is the go-to preset for you. We use this in any lighting condition where you just can't quite define the lighting conditions. A combination of Coronado Filtered Light Profile Undertone + a few basic adjustments).
East Coast Classic Profile
Created to neutralize the toughest of greens. Our 2 East Coast Classic presets are made for the more classic, true to life light and airy photographer. These presets handle soft skin tones while maintaining rich depth in the shadows. The perfect preset for any hot, grassy ceremony site.
Tahoe Sunrise
Created to handle the blue-spruce undertones of pines, and blue hazy mountains in the distance. This has a slight magenta undertone to counterbalance wooded images, and performs best in low, even lighting conditions.
Bridal Suite Preset
Handles difficult mixed lighting scenarios beautifully. Use it in the bridal suite, the groom's room, on details, and anywhere you need your interior images to shine. We planned for this preset to be a "fix" but found it's a well rounded starting point for anything indoors where you need to re-introduce exposure while maintaining dimension.
Black And White Preset
Classic and effortless, this black and white preset has been honed in to perfection over the course of seven years. It's the last black and white preset we'll ever use, and we have a hunch you might feel the same as well.
Backdrop // Base Preset // Base Preset V2 // Base preset v3 // Black and White // Bridal Suite // bridal suite v2 // Bright Hazy Backlit // East Coast Classic Sunset // East Coast Maintain Dimension // First Look (east coast) // First Look (west Coast) // Golden Hour east coast // golden hour west coast // Golden Hour Dimension // Just After Sunset // just after sunset v2 // Open Shade east coast // open shade west coast // Tahoe // Timeless Blue Subtract // timeless blue subtract v2 // Adjustment Preset: Clean & Crisp // Adjustment Preset: Greens (Minty) // Adjustment Preset: Greens (Warm) // Adjustment Preset: Skin (Golden) // Adjustment Preset: Skin (Rosy) // adjustment preset: town down blue suits // Adjustment Preset: Tone Down Greens & Skin // adjustment preset: tone down greens (minty) // adjustment preset: tone down greens (warm) // adjustment preset: tone down skin (golden) // adjustment preset: tone down skin (rosy) // Adjustment Preset: Medium Format Grain // BONUS PRESETS: Direct Flash, Film Scan Touch Up
Coronado (A fine-art preset without blue film undertone // Coronado Blue Shadows (added blue undertone) // Coronado Filtered Light (a medium blue shadow undertone closest to film scans) // Coronado Golden Light // East Coast Greens (built to neutralize hot green grass) // East Coast Greens 2 (stronger than East Coast Greens // Even Light | Green Grass (helps with bringing life back into dull greens) // Harsh Sun (softens without flattening tones) // Tahoe (handles mountain scenery effortlessly) // Timeless Blue Subtract
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Browse our most popular Presets & Profiles, view examples of presets used in various lighting conditions, plus view the entire lineup - all included within your purchase.
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These presets have been tested on hundreds of weddings, by photographers across the country. Ours prevail every single time. No one has invested in research & development the way we have - and we have the spreadsheets to prove it.
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Now achievable with situational lighting presets. Throw out every preset you own. This entirely new approach to editing will get you closer, faster...
We've been extensively field testing this method for years, and we've finally cracked the code. Tested by top photographers in the industry on REAL lighting scenarios they've faced throughout the day.
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If you lost your presets, first try logging into your account to claim your download. If you cannot access your account, please email support@mandyford.com with the name and email. you purchased your presets under, and our team can help you locate your copy. Please note: We only guarantee a copy of your presets for 30 days. It is your responsibility to download and keep your presets in a safe spot. We recommend a cloud-based service and an external hard drive.
I lost my presets, can I get another copy?
In order for all features to be utilized at their highest efficiency, the Mandy Ford Situational Lighting Presets are only compatible with Lightroom Classic Desktop 12.0.1 Release or later, and ACR 15.0 or later. At this time, is not recommended to use these presets with Lightroom Mobile or Lightroom (Cloud-Based Desktop App)
Compatibility
In the past, we had to choose between whether we wanted to edit with preset or profile bases. The Situational Lighting Presets are pre-mixed recipes with both a jumping off point preset, and an underlying base preset, and the full suite includes adjustment intensity slider presets to make editing even more efficient.
Presets Vs. Profiles?
We've tested these on hundreds of thousands of images over the last 7 years, and have found they are compatible for every brand (even jpg film scans!). What changes from camera to camera? Grain - The size of the megapixel that your camera provides may make grain appear larger if you are on an older DSLR. White Balance - Our presets are auto-white balanced, so if you are on a newer, high-performing white balance camera such as Sony A9, you might prefer the camera's white balance over this preset. We have a simple, one-time fix for this if it's too distracting for your workflow.
What Camera Is Best?
Our presets work best on shots that have been properly exposed, or just a smidge underexposed. Though, they handle underexposure like a champ!
How Do I Expose?
A link to this product & installation instructions will be automatically generated once your payment is processed. Due to the nature of digital products, no refunds can be given on purchases of presets and digital assets. This product is non-refundable. If you wish to utilize our testing service, you may do so by completing the form here. Edits are shared every 2 weeks in our Private Community Facebook Group: Mandy Ford Editing Community. Our presets have been extensively tested, and we stand behind their ability to perform in virtually any lighting condition. If you are unhappy with the performance of the presets, we suggest watching our tutorials to showcase how to best utilize the toolkit. Our team is here to help. Partial refunds will not be given for missed discounts.
Refund Policy
YES! You can join our Mandy Ford Editing Community Facebook Group where we test images every 1-2 weeks.
You can submit your images using the link here, and we'll share them within the Facebook group on a screen recorded video. We'll do a live walkthrough of the edit so you can see which preset we used and how efficiently we were able to achieve the look! Don't forget to join the group after you submit your RAW images!
Can I test your preset before I purchase?
You can become an affiliate and earn money from referral codes on these presets. If you wish to become an affiliate, you can apply here. Our affiliate candidates must uphold the Mandy Ford Co. Brand Values and maintain compliance with our brand values.
I love your presets, how can I become an affiliate?
Learn everything there is to know about these presets below. Don't see the answer you're looking for? Email us at support@mandyford.com / Subject Line: Preset Help and our team will reach out to you within 72 hours.
