Featured Cinematic Edits and Lightroom Presets
A look at my signature Lightroom presets and video LUTs in action, transforming raw captures into story-driven visuals.
See the difference a single click can make. This before-and-after of a heartfelt moment on the streets of Kowloon shows how my presets can bring out the emotion and story in your photos, turning a simple snapshot into a cinematic memory. This is the power of finding the story through editing.
I had this exact shot of Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, on my wishlist for so long. Using my custom video LUTs, I transformed the flat, raw footage from an iPhone into this vibrant, cinematic scene. This is perfect for making your travel videos look like they belong on the big screen.
This is what I mean by golden hour magic. Using my presets, I enhanced the warm, dreamy light to create this stunning portrait at Lodhi Garden. Notice how the light wraps around the subject, creating a soft, professional look that feels both natural and elevated.
A sunrise at the Taj Mahal is already breathtaking, but the right edit can make it unforgettable. I used my presets to bring out the deep oranges and soft silhouettes, capturing the timeless, epic feeling of this iconic monument. This shows how you can enhance even the most beautiful landscapes.
This is a glimpse into my 'Amber' preset collection. It's designed to give your photos that warm, golden, and slightly nostalgic feel. Perfect for street photography, travel shots, and creating a consistent, professional look for your feed.
From flat log footage to a magical fireworks show. This is a demonstration of my video LUTs on a low-light scene at Disneyland. My LUTs are designed to work with footage from professional cameras and phones, giving you a cinematic look with just one click in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, or VN.
Creating clean, bright, and professional portraits is easy with my 'Elite' preset collection. These images show how the presets handle skin tones and create a soft, appealing look, whether you're shooting with a colorful umbrella or against a simple wall.
About this collection
Editing shouldn't feel like a chore, it’s where your personal style actually comes alive. Whether you’re trying to salvage a flat raw file or just want that consistent 'videsh ki dhoop' (foreign sunlight) look for your grid, my presets are designed to handle the heavy lifting while letting you keep full control over your shadows and highlights.
How I Find the Story in the Edit
I’ve spent years tweaking sliders and testing LUTs to find that specific, cinematic mood. The goal of these packs isn't just to make a photo look 'filtered,' but to help you learn what makes an image pop. When you use my presets, you can dive into the settings and see exactly how I play with HSL sliders for warm skin tones or how I lift shadows to get that soft, airy look.
Which style are you looking for?
- Amber: My go-to for street photography and cityscapes. It’s warm, nostalgic, and brings out those dreamy golden hour tones we all chase.
- Aqua: This is for the travel lovers. It shifts the hues toward rich teals and blues, perfect for when you want to make water and skies look dramatic.
- Elite: Clean, bright, and professional. I use this set when I want portraits to feel fresh and editorial.
**Technical Stuff (Simplified) ** I know how frustrating compatibility issues can be, so I’ve kept the formats straightforward.
- Photo Presets: You get .XMP files for desktop Lightroom and .DNG files for mobile. It works on both free and paid versions of the app.
- Video LUTs: These are .CUBE files. They work on the standard software most of us use, like Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and VN Editor.
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Garima Bhaskar
Hi, I'm Garima. I believe that if you have a camera—or even just your phone—you already have everything you need to tell a beautiful story. I built these presets to help you find that same cinematic, moody magic I chase in my own travel and street photography.
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