Posted by Paul Waring 14 Best Wedding Lightroom Presets for Photographers
As wedding photographers, we know that post-processing choices can make or break the final delivery of our images. With hundreds, sometimes even thousands, of shots to edit, having a consistent and efficient workflow is crucial. That’s where Lightroom presets shine. They provide a foundation of editing settings that help photographers achieve a cohesive look, streamline the editing process, and save valuable time.
In this article, I’m sharing 14 of the best wedding Lightroom presets for photographers. These are trusted, professionally crafted presets that I’ve used (or had experience with), designed by top photographers in the industry. These presets will give you a head start in your post-production workflow.
Why I Use Presets?
Presets serve as an incredible tool for working photographers like myself, or newer photographers still trying to find their signature editing style. While they’re often used to speed up the editing process, their real value lies in helping you develop a consistent, recognizable ‘look’.
For wedding photographers, consistency is key. Couples want their galleries to feel cohesive—whether it's getting-ready shots, the ceremony, or the reception. Using presets allows you to maintain a uniform tone across all these varied environments. They also offer a great starting point for your edits, giving you a base from which you can make adjustments to exposure, contrast, or color to match each individual image.
Using presets doesn’t mean you’re giving up creative control. On the contrary, presets are most effective when they’re used as a foundation. From there, you can tweak the sliders to tailor the look to your specific vision. They’re like having a blueprint that speeds up your photo editing workflow without limiting your artistic choices and vibe
Best Wedding Lightroom Presets for Photographers
Although there will be some free wedding Lightroom presets available, most of the following will be paid options. They are built by leading professional photographers in the wedding field, and their time comes at a premium.
That said, Presets are a great investment, and once bought, they will never expire.
1. Noble Presets (by Marcos Sanchez)
Noble Presets are designed for photographers who want to replicate the look and feel of fine art film. They excel in creating soft, creamy highlights and smooth skin tones. Perfect for outdoor ceremonies and romantic portraits, these presets offer an elegant, timeless finish.
Price: $124 at discount
Pro Tip: When using Lightroom wedding presets, adjust the ‘white balance’ to get the perfect skin tone based on your lighting. In cloudy or shaded conditions, sliding the temperature to the warm side often helps maintain that fine art feel.
2. Archipelago Presets (by Archipelago Collective)
Archipelago’s "Quest" series presets are ideal for photographers who love rich, moody tones with a hint of drama. They’re particularly effective for outdoor wedding photography, elopements, or locations with abundant natural textures, such as forests or beaches. As defined, “Each set delivers refined tones, natural depth, and seamless adaptability, ensuring your edits look both professional and effortless”.
Price: $36 for 3 months (Quest Membership)
3. Phil Chester Presets
Phil Chester’s presets are known for their earthy tones and film-inspired look, which have become iconic in wedding photography circles. His presets excel in creating warm, emotive edits that are perfect for capturing those quiet, candid moments. They’re perfect for photographers who want an editorial, photojournalistic feel to their images, with a focus on storytelling rather than just aesthetics.
Price: $89
4. G-Presets (by Greg Petersen)
G-Presets offer bold, modern edits with vibrant colors and deep contrast. Their "Pack 05" is a favorite for wedding photographers who need versatility, as it works well in both high and low light situations.
These presets are perfect for photographers looking to add bold color and dynamic range, especially for reception and dance floor shots.
Price: Starts at $115
5. Tribe Archipelago LXC (by Tribe Archipelago)
Tribe Archipelago's LXC collection offers a classic and timeless look, with clean whites and soft shadows. The presets are great for wedding photographers who prefer a subtle, film style that complements natural skin tones and soft lighting.
Their versatility works well in both indoor and outdoor settings, providing a balanced, elegant look across different lighting conditions.
Price: $120
6. Meridian Presets
There’s a large range created by different photographers, but most of the Meridian Presets are designed to mimic the look of film. With their soft tones, warm highlights, and excellent handling of skin tones, these presets are perfect for many styles of wedding photography.
Price: Differs based on your pick
Pro Tip: Many presets excel with natural light, so when using them in less-than-ideal conditions (like fluorescent or mixed lighting), adjusting the ‘HSL’ sliders, particularly in the yellows and greens, can correct any unwanted color casts.
7. Kindred Presets
Kindred Presets focuses on delivering natural, true-to-life colors while keeping a slightly warm tone. These presets are great for documentary-style wedding photography editing and offer consistency in varied lighting scenarios.
Price: Kindred Package $299
8. Signature Edits
Signature Edits' "Wedding Collection" is tailored specifically for wedding photographers. These presets enhance soft light and warm tones, giving images a romantic and timeless quality while maintaining natural hues.
Price: $59
9. Sam Docker Presets
Sam Docker’s presets are known for their bold tones and editorial feel, making them a go-to for photographers who want to inject a modern, dynamic look into their wedding photos. His presets are versatile, excelling in both golden hour light and darker reception scenes.
Price: £79
10. Kevin Mullins Presets
Kevin Mullins’ presets are perfect for photographers who favor a documentary-style approach. These unique profile-based presets enhance colors and maintain the authenticity of each scene, without adding excessive stylization. Kevin is known for his filmic look, and the presets deliver clean and timeless results.
Price: £45
Pro Tip: You can use the ‘Graduated Filter’ tool with any of these presets to balance uneven exposure across an image, especially in harsh outdoor light where the sky can be blown out.
11. Refined IV
The Refined IV LR preset offers a true-to-life, editorial look for your photos. It gently mutes bold colors while keeping skin tones radiant and greens natural, making it a great fit for weddings and portraits.
Price: $175
12. Refined x Tec Petaja
A fresh set of color and black & white presets, perfect for those travel, lifestyle, and wedding moments. This preset was developed in collaboration with photographer Tec Petaja. A dozen Portra-inspired presets deliver rich tones, contrast, and texture. B&W edits come alive with the classic look of Ilford HP5 400 and Delta 3200.
Price: $175
13. Greater Than Gatsby Collection
This wedding Lightroom preset collection offers four options: Light and Airy, Garden Party Wedding, Painted Desert Wedding, and Sun Drenched Wedding. It also comes with a bundle option (all combined in one). All the presets have a true-to-life aesthetic, perfect for outdoor weddings, moody wedding portraits, or for those perfect wedding photos in the rain.
Price: Starts at $39 with a discount
The collection offers:
Light & Airy – Clean whites, soft mint greens, and sheer sunlight, paired with delicate blush-toned skin.
Garden Party – A cool palette of greens, vibrant to moody, balanced with warm, peachy skin tones.
Painted Desert – Earthy golden browns and olive greens that complement rich, bronzed skin tones.
Sundrenched – Warm backlit tones with glowing oranges and yellows that bring out radiant, sun-kissed skin.
14. Ratta Studio Collection
The Ratta Studio Collection is one of the best wedding Lightroom presets. For photographers who love the charm of film, these bridal presets are crafted to deliver a soft, romantic look — gentle skin tones, natural colors, and that signature film feel. Highly versatile, they work beautifully out of the box or as a foundation for your own unique style.
Price: Starts at €50
You Love the Editing, But Want it Simple
Now we’re talking. Editing with Lightroom presets often presents significant challenges—many presets are far from a one-size-fits-all solution, and when applied to images shot under different lighting or subject conditions, they can appear harsh, unnatural, or simply incompatible. This is when you need to manually adjust the little details to make it delivery-ready.
As one photographer put it, “Presets don’t work universally, no matter how they're advertised. It takes skill and a good eye to select and adjust presets so an album looks polished and cohesive.” While they may save time, deconstructing presets and tweaking them manually requires effort and a nuanced understanding of sliders, curves, and tone, which many users overlook.
This is where AI editing software like Aftershoot comes in handy. You can choose from a range of AI styles (pre-built AI presets on Aftershoot) or Creator Styles (pre-built AI presets by renowned photographers) to edit your photos.
The key difference between AI Styles and Lightroom Presets lies in how they handle image adjustments. AI Styles intelligently adapts to each photo by analyzing elements like lighting, exposure, and color, applying tailored edits automatically. In contrast, Lightroom Presets apply a fixed set of adjustments, meaning you often need to fine-tune each image manually to get the desired result.
AI Styles vs Lightroom Presets: Why Photographers Should Upgrade to AI Styles?
| Wedding Presets | Wedding AI Styles |
| Apply the same edits across all images, giving a consistent but static look. | Customize edits for each photo to ensure a consistent style across your shoot. |
| Requires manual adjustments to suit different photos. | Automatically adapt to lighting, exposure, and tones |
| Comes with a price tag, especially premium or trending packs. | Free to try during your Aftershoot trial, with no upfront investment. |
| Need to buy or create new presets for different moods, seasons, or shooting conditions. | Includes AI Styles for all types of shoots, eliminating the need to purchase or swap out styles constantly. |
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Now, let's take a look at the list of AI Styles perfect for wedding photographers.
Wedding AI Presets on Aftershoot
Creator Styles are AI presets that are created by famous photographers. Each AI Style includes a unique set of preset editing settings, designed to enhance your images seamlessly. You can access these presets from the Aftershoot marketplace.
1. Kreate Naturelle AI Style
This is a color film-style wedding editing preset created by Katie Munroe. It is perfect for photographers looking to create a timeless yet modern feel
2. Cherie AI Style
Chérie offers a stunning editorial palette with cool-toned highlights and naturally beautiful skin tones for an effortlessly chic look.
3. Cassidy Lynne Collection
This collection comes with 4 styles that offer an editorial, true-to-life vibe for your photos.
Honey Boba Style: Warm golden tones with rich undertones
Matcha Glow Style: Timeless, bold, and true-to-color edit with rich greens and deep contrast
Matcha Glow B&W Style: Timeless, textured, Black and White
Creamy Dreamy Style: Soft, film-inspired aesthetic with a hazy, ethereal feel
Using Wedding Lightroom Presets with AI Editing Technology
Lightroom presets are a fantastic tool for wedding photographers, offering a quick and efficient way to create stunning, consistent edits. Whether you prefer light and airy tones, bold colors, or documentary-style authenticity, there’s a preset available from a great photographer.
But let’s not forget that as professionals, time is money. While presets help you save time, AI-powered editing software like Aftershoot can take things a step further. Aftershoot uses artificial intelligence to help you cull your wedding galleries faster than ever, allowing you to focus on the creative work while it handles the heavy lifting. It integrates seamlessly with Lightroom and your preset workflow, or you can use a pre-built profile, making it the perfect addition to your post-production toolkit.
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