Preset Creator: Forrest Lane

Forrest Lane is a photographer, writer, and musician from East TN. He has contributed a lot of Lightroom presets in various styles and types of photography.

As a preset creator, Forrest Lane specializes in film emulations and recreating the unmistakable vintage aesthetic. You can check out his top presets below.

Find more about his work at https://forrestlanephotography.pixieset.com/.

A retro outdoor portrait of a couple wrapped in denim quilt

Portra 160

Best for: Versatile; Indoor and Outdoor
Style: Kodak Portra 160 Style, Matte Tones

Portra 160 gives digital photos the unmistakable look of the classic Kodak Portra 160 film. It is versatile because of its soft cool hues and tempered intensity.

Fujicolor vintage calm

FujiColor 400 C

Best for: Portraits, Natural Lighting
Style: Undersaturated Hues, Vintage Look

FujiColor 400 C simulates the unique desaturated aesthetic of images taken with old analog cameras. It brings back the days of film and the unmistakable charm of vintage photos.

A vibrant and cinematic photo of a bridge to a beach

Ektar 100

Best for: Outdoors and Travel Photos
Style: Vibrant, Matte

Ektar 100 simulates the colors of the Kodak Ektar 100 film. It produces vivid colors, moderate highlights, and detailed shadows. You can now bring that crisp and silky Ektar film look to your digital photos with this preset.

A vintage car on a road paved with cobble stones

1985

Best for: Versatile, Indoor and Outdoor
Style: Magenta Hues, Soft Blues

1985 free Lightroom preset gives photos the accentuating magentas and washed out blues from the best 1980’s films. It makes them look timeless and cinematic in one go.

A colorful image of an analog camera and a photo album

Kodak Funtime

Best for: Well-Lit Scenes, Natural Light
Style: Retro, Warm, Light, Instant Film

Kodak Funtime gives your photos the charming film effect of Kodak’s single-use camera. It produces warm and light colors.