Lightroom Preset Soft And Dreamy

Soft and Dreamy

Clean Edit Portrait Workflow (Digital Photography School)

: Highly reviewed for professional portraiture, this set provides a polished but soft finish that avoids looking overly "filtered". lightroom preset soft and dreamy

9. Inspiration & Creative Variations

Shadows

| Wheel | Setting | |-------|---------| | | Slight teal/blue (Hue ~210, Sat ~10) | | Midtones | Slight warm peach (Hue ~35, Sat ~8) | | Highlights | Very light warm (Hue ~45, Sat ~5) | | Blending | 60–70 | | Balance | +10 (towards highlights) | Soft and Dreamy Clean Edit Portrait Workflow (Digital

Soft & Dreamy

Here’s a complete guide and preset recipe for creating a look in Lightroom (Classic and CC/Mobile). Go to Effects > Clarity

Step 2: The Presence Glow

The foundation of a dreamy edit is a low-contrast, bright appearance. : Increase slightly ( positive 0.20 positive 0.50 ) to create an "airy" feel. : Decrease ( negative 15 negative 30 ) to flatten the image and remove harsh digital edges. Highlights : Lower significantly ( negative 40 negative 60 ) to recover detail and soften bright areas. positive 30 positive 50 ) to brighten darker areas and reduce deep blacks. 2. The "Dreamy" Secret: The Presence Panel

  1. Go to Effects > Clarity. Move it from -30 to -10.
  2. Go to Sharpening. Increase the "Masking" slider (hold ALT to see the mask). This ensures only edges are sharp, leaving skin soft.

Soft and Dreamy

Clean Edit Portrait Workflow (Digital Photography School)

: Highly reviewed for professional portraiture, this set provides a polished but soft finish that avoids looking overly "filtered".

9. Inspiration & Creative Variations

Shadows

| Wheel | Setting | |-------|---------| | | Slight teal/blue (Hue ~210, Sat ~10) | | Midtones | Slight warm peach (Hue ~35, Sat ~8) | | Highlights | Very light warm (Hue ~45, Sat ~5) | | Blending | 60–70 | | Balance | +10 (towards highlights) |

Soft & Dreamy

Here’s a complete guide and preset recipe for creating a look in Lightroom (Classic and CC/Mobile).

Step 2: The Presence Glow

The foundation of a dreamy edit is a low-contrast, bright appearance. : Increase slightly ( positive 0.20 positive 0.50 ) to create an "airy" feel. : Decrease ( negative 15 negative 30 ) to flatten the image and remove harsh digital edges. Highlights : Lower significantly ( negative 40 negative 60 ) to recover detail and soften bright areas. positive 30 positive 50 ) to brighten darker areas and reduce deep blacks. 2. The "Dreamy" Secret: The Presence Panel

  1. Go to Effects > Clarity. Move it from -30 to -10.
  2. Go to Sharpening. Increase the "Masking" slider (hold ALT to see the mask). This ensures only edges are sharp, leaving skin soft.