Nordic Light Presets™ (LR Classic, CC & Mobile)

Introducing Nordic Light Presets™

I've spent a decade crafting my style. Along the way, I bought a lot of presets, and most of the time, I knew pretty quickly I'd wasted my money. So in the end, I made my own. Not for sale. For me.

I'm sharing them now for the first time. I’ve built these presets as an elopement & wedding photographer, specifically to help me with the editing process.

I first started making presets for myself back in 2015. In 2019, I made this kind of pack to make editing faster, but also to get the style I wanted my photographs to look and feel.

Whether you want to use these as is or put your own spin on them, I’m confident that they’ll be a good starting point. I honestly just want these to be helpful to you, so if something looks way off, please send it my way so I can help.

What does it include?

• Presets and modifiers:
  
  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 (available until 1st of June 2026)

• A PDF guide covering installation (desktop & mobile) and how the presets work together

• A video where I walk you through how I edit with these presets.
  

Compatible with Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, Lightroom Mobile, and Photoshop (Camera Raw) — version 2018 and newer.

Why these presets?

I built them around three things:

• Soft, cinematic tones that hold up in Scandinavian changing light

• Natural skin across every skin tone

• One base preset + modifiers — not 50 random filters
  
  Most presets are made for California light. These were built here – in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Tromsø, and Lapland - in the light I actually shoot in: overcast fjords, snowy forests, midnight sun, blue hour after sunset. That's the difference.

These presets are for you if:

✔️ You're a photographer who is hoping to get better with editing
✔️ You're a travel, wedding, elopement, or couple photographer working in changing light
✔️ You're tired of preset packs with 20 looks
✔️ You want a starting point that gets you 99% there so you can focus on shooting
✔️ You love a cinematic, film-inspired look with natural skin
✔️ You shoot in the Nordics, Europe, or anywhere the light shifts quickly
✔️ You'd rather learn one system well than juggle a folder of random filters

Not sure yet? Send me a raw photo, and I'll edit it with you. If it doesn't feel right for you, there's no pressure to buy anything.


FAQ:

Will these work with my camera? Yes. These work with RAW files from any modern camera — Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Leica, anything that shoots RAW. Different cameras render color a little differently, so you may need to nudge white balance or exposure slightly. That's normal with any preset, on any camera.

Do they work on JPEGs? Technically yes, but I don't recommend it. Presets are made for RAW files, where you have full control over white balance and color. JPEGs are already baked, so results will be less consistent.

Which Lightroom versions are supported? Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, Lightroom Mobile, and Adobe Camera Raw in Photoshop — version 2018 and newer. The files are .xmp format.

What exactly do I get? Three things: – 9 .xmp preset files (the full Nordic Light system + modifiers + a bonus preset) – A video where I walk you through how I edit, step by step, on real photos – A PDF guide covering installation (desktop & mobile) and how to use the presets.

Do I need to know how to edit? Not really. The base preset is a one-click solution most of the time, and the video shows you exactly how I use these on real wedding and elopement photos. If you're newer to Lightroom you'll see how to handle different light. If you already edit confidently, you'll just have one more reliable tool in your kit.

How do I install them? 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.

Can I use these on Lightroom Mobile? Yes. The PDF has the mobile install steps. You'll need the free Lightroom Mobile app and a way to move the files to your phone — AirDrop, Dropbox, Google Drive, they all work.

Can I use them for client work? Absolutely. Use them on every wedding, elopement and session you want. One of my collegues is using these presets for sports! The only thing you can't do is resell or redistribute the presets themselves.

Please note:

I've put a lot of effort into creating my presets to give great value to you. However, presets are a starting point. These presets work best when you slightly underexpose your RAW files. Depending on the situation, you may need small tweaks depending on your camera and light. All sales are final, as this is a digital product.