Photo Effects on Speckyboy Design Magazine https://speckyboy.com/topic/photo-effects/ Resources & Inspiration for Creatives Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:55:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://speckyboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-sdm-favicon-32x32.png Photo Effects on Speckyboy Design Magazine https://speckyboy.com/topic/photo-effects/ 32 32 20+ Artistic Effect Lightroom Presets for Creative Photographers https://speckyboy.com/artistic-effect-lightroom-presets/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:43:39 +0000 https://speckyboy.com/?p=170819 This collection includes more than twenty Lightroom presets for adding professional art effects to your photo. They’re all great additions to your photography toolbox.

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The right photo effect can transform an ordinary image into a work of art. Adjustments to lighting, color balance, and texture help you create the perfect mood for your project.

You can use Lightroom presets to achieve professional results in no time. They run the gamut from subtle touches to bold statements.

Each one is configured to change the look of your image. And much of the hard work has been done for you. However, they’re flexible and allow you to adjust them to match your needs.

If that sounds amazing, you’re in luck! This collection features more than twenty Lightroom presets that add artistic effects to any photo. They’re a great addition to your photography toolbox.

Check out our collection and find the presets that catch your eye. They’re so handy that you’ll want to use them again and again.

You might also like our collection of art effect Photoshop actions as well.

Lomo Effect Lightroom Presets

Inspired by Lomography, this suite of 19 presets provides a variety of interesting effects. They’re meant to mimic the non-technical joy of classic toy cameras. The effects aren’t meticulously crafted – but that’s the point.

Lomo Effect Lightroom Presets

Grunge Effect Lightroom Presets

Bring a rough industrial look to your photos using these grunge presets. They support the Lightroom adjustment slider to tweak the effect’s intensity. That makes it easy to go from subtle to dystopian in no time.

Grunge Effect Lightroom Presets

Polaroid Effect for Lightroom

The look of a Polaroid instant photo is timeless. You can add this classic effect to your images via this set of five Lightroom presets. The washed-out aesthetic brings a retro quality to your portrait photography.

Polaroid Effect

Toy Camera Lightroom Effect

Artistic photo effects can be fun! The 20 presets in this collection add a memorable lo-fi look of a toy camera. They also support Lightroom Mobile, so you can take the party with you.

Toy Camera Effect

Surreal Colors Lightroom Presets

Fantasy fans will want to check out this suite of 50 surreal presets. Their style is reminiscent of popular period pieces like Game of Thrones. There’s plenty here to help you create a whole other world.

Surreal Colors Lightroom Presets

Dreamy Soft Focus Lightroom Presets

Use these presets to add a dreamlike haze to your photos. They feature soft tones and an airy ambiance that feels like a retro film camera. Give your images a past life with just a click.

Dreamy Soft Focus

Gothic Look Lightroom Presets

Dark and moody, this collection offers muted colors and sharp lines. These versatile presets can be paired with portraits, fashion shots, and landscapes. They’ll make any photo stand out from the crowd.

Gothic Look Lightroom Presets

Vaporwave Lightroom Presets

The future is full of color according to this suite. Add a bright look to your nighttime landscape photos – especially those including neon signs. Rich hues and high contrast are the calling cards here.

Vaporwave Lightroom Presets

Pop Art Lightroom Presets

Want to add some serious vibrance to your images? This collection of six Lightroom presets will boost even the dullest of photos. They make it easy to bring out the bold with a click.

Pop Art Lightroom Presets

Fantasy Look Lightroom Presets

These presets add a high-intensity effect to your lifestyle images. Your colors will be brighter and lines sharper. It’s a great choice for night photography or anywhere dark and light contrast.

Fantasy Look Lightroom Presets

Glow Effect Lightroom Presets

This collection of 24 Lightroom presets includes a variety of luminous options. Whether you want to add a subtle light boost or something extreme, you’ll find it here. You can also adjust them to find just the right look.

Glow Effect Lightroom Presets

Infrared Lightroom Presets

Brighten and balance your photos using any of the 14 presets included here. They work well for outdoor shots or any image that could use a natural color enhancement. You’ll be surprised at how much life is hiding in your image.

Infrared Look

Cyberpunk Lightroom Presets

Use these color-grading presets to add a moody vibe to images. Colors are boosted to bring out a dramatic look. There’s a lot of opportunity to experiment with the 20 included effects.

Cyberpunk Lightroom Presets

Dark Moody Lightroom Presets

Embrace the darkness using this collection for Lightroom. Add a tint to photos while emphasizing earthy tones. The effect perfectly adds a cinematic feel to portraits and architectural images.

Dark Moody Lightroom Presets

Neon Glow Lightroom Presets

Here’s a way to bring a neon glow to your photos. These presets enhance light colors and bring them to the forefront. Your images will shine with a powerful visual statement.

Neon Glow Lightroom Presets

Matte Effect Lightroom Presets

Add a calm balance to any image with these matte effect presets. Inside, you’ll find ten options to achieve a classic film look. Use them to dress up portraits, landscapes, and lifestyle photography.

Matte Effect Lightroom Presets

Bleak Effect Lightroom Presets

Your travel photos will benefit from this set of 50 Lightroom presets. They add a washed-out effect that makes them perfect for use as backgrounds. Website headers and hero areas are possibilities, as are print advertisements.

Bleak Effect Lightroom Presets

Fire Effect Lightroom Presets

Bring a little heat to your fire images with presets built just for them. They aim to create a modern look while avoiding oversaturation. There are several options to choose from to achieve unique results.

Fire Effect Lightroom Presets

Sunray Effect Lightroom Presets

Realistic sunshine effects are easy to implement with this collection of overlays. They brighten up any photo with bright rays of light. Add them as a separate layer and experiment with opacity and blends to make something special.

Sunray Effect Lightroom Presets

Western Style Effect Lightroom Presets

Vintage looks and warm colors make these presets a great option. Use them to turn a dull outdoor image into a dramatic scene. The 10 included effects make it easy to add some retro charm.

Western Style Effect Lightroom Presets

Sepia Effect Lightroom Presets

This collection of 20 presets will add the timeless beauty of sepia to your photos. The effect is subtle and still allows colors to come through. The result is an antiqued look that is sure to please.

Sepia Effect Lightroom Presets

Add Some Artistic Flair to Your Photos

Sometimes your photos need an extra boost. That’s where the Lightroom presets in this collection come in. They quickly add virtually any type of artistic effect imaginable.

What’s more, they’re great fun to experiment with. You can adjust them or even combine effects to create something unique. There are so many possibilities!

We hope you enjoy the options above and make them part of your photo editing workflow.


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20+ Best Color Grading LUTs for Lightroom https://speckyboy.com/lightroom-color-grading-luts/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:38:43 +0000 https://speckyboy.com/?p=170230 You can use Lightroom Look-Up Tables (LUTs) to improve the look of any photo. They provide an easy way to add all manner of professional effects. They are a must-have...

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You can use Lightroom Look-Up Tables (LUTs) to improve the look of any photo. They provide an easy way to add all manner of professional effects. They are a must-have addition to every designer’s toolbox.

Today, we’ll introduce you to some fantastic color-grading LUTs for Adobe’s Lightroom. These presets help you tell visual stories by adjusting aspects of your images, such as color, saturation, curves, and white balance. It’s a way to convey emotion, mood, and even time.

Our collection features a variety of color grading options. Use them to depict times of day, seasons, and color temperature, among other unique effects. The possibilities are nearly endless!

You might be surprised at what can be accomplished through these simple add-ons. Not to mention the time you’ll save by not having to edit your images manually.

Ready to get started? Keep reading to find the perfect fit for your visual storytelling project.

You may also like our free collection of Lightroom LUTs.

Warm Tone Lightroom Color Grading

Add warmth to your photos with these Lightroom presets. They’re designed to bring out orange, red, and yellow tones. Use them to enhance landscapes and portraits with a sunny glowing effect.

Warm Tone Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

Cool Tone Color Grading for Lightroom

Are you looking to add a cool touch to your shots? These LUTs accentuate cool color tones, making your image stand out to a whole new level. They’re perfect for making your subject pop.

Cool Tone Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

Vintage Film Color Grading Presets

Quickly add beautiful vintage film effects to your images with this collection. You can use these presets to bring out rich film tones and create a sense of magic. You’ll find everything you need to design a classic look.

Vintage Film Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

Cinematic Lightroom Color Grading

This LUT collection offers a variety of cinematic styles. You’ll find presets for different color temperatures and moods. It’s an easy way to add a bit of Hollywood to your work.

Cinematic Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

Muted Tone Lightroom Color Grading

Enhance your lifestyle photography with this set of muted tone presets. They’re great for setting a dark or serious mood. Even better, you can apply these eye-catching looks with a single click.

Muted Tone Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

Rich Color Color Grading for Lightroom

Create just the right mood with these LUTs. Inspired by a good cup of coffee, they bring rich, warm tones to photos. The large number of presets will help you find the perfect effect for your project.

Rich Color Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

Matte Finish Color Grading Lightroom Presets

These color-grading LUTs are designed to add cinematic tones to your photographs. Bring out a dramatic matte finish in an instant. You can also adjust these presets to fit your needs.

Matte Finish Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

Pastel Tone Color Grading LUTs

Soft pastel tones are great for portrait and landscape photography. They add a gentle touch and create a light mood. This LUT collection will help you add a look that will produce smiles.

Pastel Tone Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

Desaturated Lightroom Color Grading

Enhance your urban landscapes with this set of desaturated Lightroom LUTs. Use them to create a moody and contemporary look with just a click. You’ll find a variety of presets here to achieve your desired result.

Desaturated Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

High Contrast Color Grading Presets

Nothing stands out more than an image with rich color contrast. These presets will help you create high-end contrast effects with minimal effort. Add them to your collection and bring out the best in your photos.

High Contrast Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

Golden Hour Color Grading

The warm glow of the “golden hour” is a longtime staple of photography. The color-grading LUTs in this pack can help you enhance or even simulate the effect. Best of all, they work well with just about any photograph.

Golden Hour Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

Blue Hour Color Grading for Lightroom

Use this collection of presets to add cool blue tones to your photos. They can bring a moody vibe to your landscapes and portraits. The effect is gentle on the eyes and easy to implement.

Blue Hour Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

Sunset Glow Lightroom Color Grading

Bring your images to life with a bright, sun-kissed effect. The presets in this collection can enhance even the dullest low-light photos. The gorgeous glow of a sunset is within your reach.

Sunset Glow Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

Infrared Color Grading Presets

Here’s a fun collection to make your images look otherworldly. Multiple styles are available, each with a unique spin on infrared film effects. Experiment with these presets to discover a whole world of possibilities.

Infrared Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

Cross Processed Color Grading Lightroom Presets

Ensure your color stands out with this set of cross-processed LUTs. Choose your desired color, and the preset will do the rest. It’s a great way to add a dominant hue to your photos.

Cross Processed Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

Bleach Bypass Color Grading LUTs

These LUTs will desaturate your image – resulting in an understated tone. They’re an excellent choice for fashion and landscape photos where a touch of nostalgia is needed. You’ll have professional effects in no time.

Bleach Bypass Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

Color Pop Lightroom LUTs

Add a vibrant touch with these color-popping presets. You can turn your images from dull to vivid with just one click. Use them to create attention-grabbing social media, web, or print photos.

Color Pop Lightroom LUTs#

Autumn Color Grading for Lightroom

Transform your photos with rich autumn tones that evoke the season’s spirit. Each LUT offers cinematic quality with an array of options to choose from. A simple way to decorate your images for fall!

Autumn Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

Spring Color Grading LUTs

Think of lush greens, pastel yellows, and bright whites. Bring out these springtime colors with a collection that’s blooming with potential. It’s perfect for outdoor nature shots and portraits.

Spring Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

Summer Color Grading LUTs

Turn up the intensity with this collection of summer-themed LUTs. They’re designed to accentuate the rich, warm tones of your photos. Use them to beautify your summer shots without breaking a sweat.

Summer Color Grading Lightroom LUTs

Winter Color Grading LUTs for Lightroom

These presets create a sharp and cool style reminiscent of winter. Each option focuses on a different shade, giving you multiple ways to make a statement. Use them on fashion, lifestyle, and outdoor images.

Winter Color Grading Lightroom LUTs


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10+ Best Free Lightroom Presets For Travel Photography https://speckyboy.com/free-lightroom-presets-travel-photography/ https://speckyboy.com/free-lightroom-presets-travel-photography/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:03:43 +0000 https://speckyboy.com/?p=142854 From warm tones to dramatic effects, these free travel Lightroom presets will capture the spirit of your adventures in perfectly.

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Travel photographers often face the challenge of editing photos to capture the exact mood and atmosphere they experienced during their adventures. Lightroom presets for travel photography can help simplify this process.

Presets can improve the beauty and mood of your travel photos with just a few clicks. They offer various effects to accentuate warm tones or create a more dramatic and vibrant look, making your photos truly memorable.

In addition to improving the style of your photos, Lightroom presets help speed up the editing process, allowing you to achieve professional-looking results without spending hours on adjustments. With a few clicks, you can transform your shots into breathtaking photos that reflect your travels and adventures.

Whether an amateur or a professional photographer, these free Lightroom presets will save you time and help you create stunning photos. Try the presets below and see the difference they make.

Note: These free presets are used for Adobe Lightroom Classic. They each come with XMP files. Take a look at our simple step-by-step tutorial below so you can learn how to install them all.


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50+ Best Free Photoshop Actions & Presets for Creatives https://speckyboy.com/50-free-photoshop-actions/ https://speckyboy.com/50-free-photoshop-actions/#respond Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:15:24 +0000 http://speckyboy.com/?p=57344 With these free Photoshop actions, you will be able to save time editing photos, freeing you up for your real work - being creative.

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Designers, photographers, and digital artists spend many hours working in Photoshop, whether designing, editing photos, or creating art. As a professional in these fields, you may receive photos from clients that require touch-ups or have to edit your own photographs. In both cases, Photoshop actions can be extremely useful for streamlining repetitive tasks and achieving specific, and often stunning, photo effects.

Actions are pre-recorded sets of instructions that automate the process of applying a sequence of edits to an image. By using actions, you can create complex photo effects with just a few clicks. Countless actions and presets are available for free, but finding high-quality ones can sometimes be challenging.

We’ve curated a collection of fifty Photoshop action packs that are all available for free. These actions will give you the tools you need to apply various effects to your photos, from matte and film to vintage styles, stunning black and white conversions, and even HDR.

With these actions and presets in your toolkit, you’ll be able to save time while editing your photos and won’t have to spend hours scouring the web for high-quality free actions. Whether you’re a professional photographer or a designer, these actions will help you achieve the look you want without spending hours on each individual photo.