Soft Light Presets for Lightroom and ACR

Elevate your photography with soft tones and understated effects. Use these 15 presets in Lightroom (formerly known as Lightroom CC), Lightroom Classic, or Photoshop (via Adobe Camera Raw).

Soft Light Presets by Explore Photography

Bring a soothing touch of elegance to your photography with these Soft Light Presets. Designed to enhance your images with soft colors and gentle effects, these presets create a beautifully balanced look that feels natural and refined. They’re ideal for nature, travel, and outdoor photos taken in natural light.

Of course, the output is completely editable and customizable. After applying any of the presets, you can easily adjust settings and sliders to suit your needs.

What’s Included

  • 15 Soft Light Presets in XMP format
  • A variety of effects created for different types of photos and purposes
  • Installation instructions for Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, and Photoshop (Camera Raw)

Check the before (left) and after (right) photos below.
The “after” photos have been edited only with the Soft Light Presets.

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Before Soft Light Preset After Soft Light Preset
Before Soft Light Preset After Soft Light Preset
Before Soft Light Preset After Soft Light Preset
Before Soft Light Preset After Soft Light Preset
Before Soft Light Preset After Soft Light Preset

Price: $39 Limited Time: $19

Get the full set of 15 Soft Light Presets for use in Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, or Photoshop (Camera RAW), for Mac or PC.

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FAQ

What software/program do I need to use these presets?
The presets are compatible with the current desktop versions of Adobe Lightroom (formerly known as Lightroom CC), Lightroom Classic, and Photoshop (Camera Raw). You’ll need an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription to access to the latest version of these programs. The presets are not compatible with other (non-Adobe) photo editing software or older versions of Lightroom and Photoshop.

Do the presets work on Mac and PC?
Yes, they work on both.

Do the presets work with RAW or JPG files?
They work with both RAW and JPG files. RAW files typically give you the best results and most flexibility when working in Lightroom or Photoshop, so that’s what we recommend.

Do the presets work on mobile devices?
Yes, they do. You can install them in the desktop version of Lightroom and sync them to the mobile app.

Do these presets use the masking and AI features in Lightroom and Photoshop?
No, they do not. Some of our other presets created specifically for landscapes do use the masking functionality to edit the sky and foreground independently, but these presets do not.

Can I use these presets on multiple computers?
Yes! You can use them on as many computers/devices as you’d like, as long as they are for your own use (you can’t share them with other people).