Oh friend, I've been there, too! I bought numerous presets, but most of the time, I knew pretty soon I'd wasted my money.
When you're buying presets, you try to get a similar look to the one who is selling them. But in reality, most photographers are selling 10 different looks, which is fine, but I bet they aren't even using them themselves. And when you have that many options, I'm sure it's because the presets won't work in different light situations.
I believe that when you have too many options, learning how to use the presets takes too much time.
That's why I created these presets in the beginning. Not for you, but for me. I wanted to have presets that are almost always a one-click solution. That you can underexpose a photo when shooting and then just click the preset and you're 99% where you wanted.
I've spent a decade finding my style. Even though my style is always evolving, this is the cinematic look I keep coming back to.
travel
Weddings
Elopements
INdoors
Couples
Nordic Light current favorite (2026)
Nordic Light base
Nordic Light base
Nordic Light B&W
Nordic Light base
Nordic Light base
Nordic Light less contrast
Nordic Light base
Nordic Light base + added greens
Nordic Light less contrast
Nordic Light base
Bonus – Expired Film (available until 7/2026)
Nordic Light B&W
01 | Nordic Light base
02 | Nordic Light less contrast
03 | My current favorite (2026)
04 | Add greens
05 | Add warmth
05 | Nordic Light B&W
06 | Light grain
07 | Base grain
08 | Heavy grain
09 | Bonus – Expired Film (until 7/2026)
Compatible with Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, Lightroom Mobile, and Photoshop (Camera Raw) — version 2018 and newer.
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While I've used the presets in Helsinki archipelago and Copenhagen courtyards, they are made for overcast fjords, snowy forests & midnight sun.
Most presets are made for California light. These were built here – in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Tromsø, and Lapland - in the light I actually shoot in.
One base preset means you always get a consistent look. Modifiers work for different light conditions and looks so you can make it your own.
more about the presets
Yes. These work with RAW files from any modern camera — Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Leica, anything that shoots RAW. I shoot mainly with Canon & Fujifilm.
Technically yes, but I don't recommend it. Presets are made for RAW files, where you have full control over white balance and color.
Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, Lightroom Mobile, and Adobe Camera Raw in Photoshop — version 2018 and newer. The files are .xmp format.
Three things: 1) .xmp preset files (the full Nordic Light system + modifiers)
2) A video where I walk you through how I edit, step by step, on real photos
3)A PDF guide covering installation (desktop & mobile)
Not really. The base preset is almost a one-click solution most of the time, and the video shows you exactly how I use these on real photos. If you're new to Lightroom, you'll see how to get started.
The PDF walks you through it for both desktop and mobile, but the short version: import the .xmp files through Lightroom's Develop module. Takes a couple of minutes.
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