Help is here! All your preset FAQ’S and tutorials

It took a while to find my style! To this day it is still evolving. I created these presets based on muted, earthy and filmic vibes. They are my go to presets for everyday moments and make magic of them.

The best thing about presets- is you can change and pick whatever you believe suits a session and reflects your work! It can be all consuming stuck using the same preset over and over again.

These presets will give you a change to play around with colour and get creative!

Help! How do i install my presets?

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These Golden Years Nostalgia Pack:
1. Unzip the Main File: Unzip the 'TGY 2024 NOSTALGIA PACK.zip' file you downloaded. This folder contains an installation guide and the necessary preset ZIP file.
Importing Your Presets
1. Enter the Develop Module: Open Lightroom and navigate to the Develop module.
2. Import Options: You can import the presets using one of these methods:
  - In the Presets panel on the left, click the "+" icon at the top right of the panel area and select "Import Presets".
  - Alternatively, go to the Menu bar and choose File > Import Develop Profiles and Presets.
3. Select the ZIP File: When the import box appears, navigate to and select your downloaded ZIP file named ‘2024 TGY NOSTALGIA PACK'.zip’ (do not unzip this file before importing; the ZIP file must be intact for the import to work correctly).
4. Enjoy Your New Presets: Your freshly imported presets will now be available in the Presets panel within the Develop module, ready to add that warm, nostalgic touch to your photos.
1. Download & Unzip the XMP Files:
  - Follow the same steps as above to download and save the XMP files to your computer.
2. Open Photoshop:
  - Launch Adobe Photoshop.
3. Open an Image:
  - Open the image you want to apply the preset to.
4. Filter Menu:
  - Go to the top menu and select Filter > Camera Raw Filter... to open the image in the Camera Raw interface.
5. Open the Presets Panel:
  - In the Camera Raw interface, follow the same steps to open the Presets panel and import the XMP files.
This is for installation of the mobile pack only, presets will differ slightly to desktop.
To install DNG presets into the mobile version of Adobe Lightroom, follow these steps:
Step 1: Download the DNG Files
1. Download the DNG Files: Obtain the DNG preset files from your source and save them to a location accessible on your mobile device (e.g., your device's downloads folder, a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox). They will appear as images.
Step 2: Import DNG Files into Lightroom Mobile
1. Open Lightroom Mobile: Launch the Lightroom app on your mobile device.
2. Add DNG Files:
  - Open the Lightroom app and navigate to the "Library" view.
  - Tap the "+" icon to add new photos.
  - Select the option to add photos from your device or cloud storage, and locate the DNG files you downloaded.
3. Import the DNG Files:
  - Select the DNG files and import them into Lightroom. The DNG files will appear in your photo library.
Step 3: Create Presets from DNG Files
1. Open a DNG File:
  - Tap on one of the imported DNG files to open it.
2. Create a Preset:
  - With the DNG file open, tap the three-dot menu icon (usually found in the top-right corner).
  - Select "Create Preset".
3. Preset Settings:
  - Name your preset.
  - Choose a Preset Group or create a new one for better organization.
  - Ensure all the desired settings are checked.
4. Save the Preset:
  - Tap the checkmark or "Save" to create and save your new preset.
Step 4: Apply the Presets
1. Use Your Presets:
  - Open a photo you want to edit in Lightroom Mobile.
  - Tap the "Presets" button from the editing tools at the bottom.
  - Find and apply your newly created preset from the list.
By following these steps, you’ll have your DNG presets installed and ready to use on the Lightroom Mobile app, making it easy to apply your favorite looks to your photos on the go.

If you are curious to see what your images look like using my presets I can help you during my quiet season July through to September. Please email 2-3 RAW files to hello@thesegoldenyears.com.au
Please note, when you send me these images you are automatically releasing the images for me to test and use on instagram and socials - you work will always be credited of course!
Yes they are for those uploading on a Lightroom cloud with a linked account on desktop. If you are just using mobile LR you should only purchase the mobile Lightroom pack which does differ to desktop and cannot be used later if you install the desktop app on a computer.
These presets have been tested on multiple camera brands and images from around the world! I am a huge believer in them as I use them myself, however a good preset application relies on a well executed image.

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Feeling a little stuck? Not sure how to work with the presets! Like any good image - it starts within camera, presets will apply well on a good image. Watch the video for a little bit of inspo on how to edit dark indoor images!