Photobug Presets – G-Presets
This collaboration with Photobug presented a unique challenge: How to create equally versatile presets for a community of artists that share a medium but are vastly different in style and method. No easy task, let me tell ya.
So we piled up our best ideas and distilled them down into a gorgeous collection of presets that are anchored in a clean and timeless aesthetic. To keep things fun we decided to pay homage to the retro styling of Super 8 Film with an additional collection of presets charmed by that distinct Super 8 softness, and then we threw in a folder of Effects that add a cheeky vintage energy to images… because why the heck not?
All in, you’ll feel no need to cherry pick. This pack is full of versatile presets that work in any lighting scenario and make for beautifully timeless images.
Photobug Presets consists of 3 separate folders containing 26 presets, and 9 Effects presets (please see * below for compatibility). Scroll below to view the Editing Preview video to get a better idea of what’s included in the pack.
Before and after images below demonstrate how each preset manipulates an image with identical white balance and exposure.
These presets ONLY work with Lightroom Classic CC (version 7.5 or later), Lightroom CC (version 1.3 or later), and Adobe Camera Raw (version 10.5 or later). For earlier versions, you MUST update your editing applications to meet the required specifications.
What You’ll Learn In Photobug Presets
- Photobug 1
An instant lift for otherwise flat images, this bright vibrant preset comes with both a plus (+) and minus (-) version. The (-) removes contrast while retaining skin tones. The (+) adds contrast and a bit of saturation. images courtesy of: Brittany Boote Photography – @brittanyboote, and Dallas & Sabrina Photography @dallaskphotography - Photobug 2
Photobug 2 is an honest approach to keeping everything beautiful in the image. Superb for sunsets and any image you want to keep true to color. Comes with a plus (+) and minus (-) version. The (-) removes contrast, flutters in a film vibe with grain, and retains skin tones. The (+) adds contrast and a sip of saturation. images courtesy of: Brittany Boote Photography – @brittanyboote, and Take It Photo – @takeitphoto - Photobug 3
Shy and radiant, this soft preset offers cooler tones that look incredible over portraits. Comes with a plus (+) and minus (-) version. The (-) removes contrast and adds a bit of a haze to the image. The (+) adds contrast and saturation. images courtesy of: Brittany Boote Photography – @brittanyboote, and Erin Schmidt Photo – @erinschmidtphoto - Photobug 4
Cue the hue. Photobug 4 layers blue/teal tonality into highlights without effecting skin tones that creates a dreamy texture on images. Includes a plus (+) and minus (-) version. The (-) removes contrast and retains skin tones. The (+) adds a good amount of contrast and a bit of saturation. images courtesy of: Daniel Satmari – @daniel.satmari.photographer, and Kylie Farmer – @kyliefarmerphotography - Photobug 5
A plainly cool preset, Photobug 5 ushers a bit of blue into the shadows while taming greens for an overall cooling effect that delights every frame. Comes with a plus (+) and minus (-) version. The (-) removes contrast, retains skin tones, and adds grain for a subtle film vibe. The (+) adds contrast and a bit of saturation. images courtesy of: Greg Petersen, and Dallas & Sabrina Photography – @dallaskphotography - Photobug 6
Less is more with Photobug 6. This subtle preset packs a loving punch that breathes new life to images without altering original colors too much. Comes with a plus (+) and minus (-) version. The (-) removes contrast and retains skin tones. The (+) adds contrast and a bit of saturation. images courtesy of: Dawn Kathryn – @ dawnkathrynphoto, and Dallas & Sabrina Photography – @dallaskphotography - Photobug 7 BW
A clean, straightforward staple. This easy to use black and white will never disappoint. image courtesy of: Dallas & Sabrina Photography – @dallaskphotography - Photobug 8 BW
A brighter, higher contrasted clean black and white that levels up an image in a hurry. It’s hard not to love how effective this preset is. image courtesy of: Take It Photo – @takeitphoto - Photobug – Super 8 – 1
One part haze, one part grain, and a dusting of green/blue tonality makes for a quick recipe in this preset that’ll take you back to the softer days of Super 8 Film. - Photobug – Super 8 – 2
A sibling of Super 8 – 1, this preset has a pinch less haze and a bit more contrast. - Photobug – Super 8 – 3
Getting a warm up, Super 8 – 3 brings more red in skin tone and a healthy amount of haze and grain to the image. The vibes are strong on this one. - Photobug – Super 8 – 4
Similar to Super 8 – 3, this preset offers less haze and a bit more contrast. - Photobug – Super 8 – 5 BW
This soft filmy BW is loaded with grain and uniquely charming. - Photobug – Super 8 – 6 BW
Softer, hazier, and warmer than Super 8 – 5 BW. This preset is a banger for even the most loyal fans of Super 8 film. - Photobug Presets – Super 8 – Effects
This playful set of Dust, Light Leak, Borders, and Edge Blur effects are an easy way to add a fun film look to your images without having to leave Lightroom. These Super 8 effects are to be used after you’ve finished editing with the Super 8 presets
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