12 Best Wedding Lightroom Presets for Photographers

As wedding photographers, we know that post-processing choices can make or break the final delivery of our images. With hundreds, sometimes even thousands, of shots to edit, having a consistent and efficient workflow is crucial. That’s where Lightroom presets shine. They provide a foundation of edit settings that help photographers achieve a cohesive look, streamline the editing process, and save valuable time.

In this article, I’m sharing twelve of the best wedding Lightroom presets for photographers. These are trusted, professionally crafted presets that I’ve used (or had experience with), designed by top photographers in the industry. These presets will give you a head start in your post-production workflow.

Why I Use Presets?

Presets serve as an incredible tool for working photographers like myself, or newer photographers still trying to find their signature editing style. While they’re often used to speed up the editing process, their real value lies in helping you develop a consistent, recognizable ‘look’.

For wedding photographers, consistency is key. Couples want their galleries to feel cohesive—whether it's getting-ready shots, the ceremony, or the reception. Using presets allows you to maintain a uniform tone across all these varied environments. They also offer a great starting point for your edits, giving you a base from which you can make adjustments to exposure, contrast, or color to match each individual image.

Using presets doesn’t mean you’re giving up creative control. On the contrary, presets are most effective when they’re used as a foundation. From there, you can tweak the sliders to tailor the look to your specific vision. They’re like having a blueprint that speeds up your photo editing workflow without limiting your artistic choices and vibe

Here are some of the best wedding Lightroom presets

Although there will be some free wedding Lightroom presets available, most of the following will be paid options. They are built by leading professional photographers in the wedding field, and their time comes at a premium. 

That said, Presets are a great investment and once bought, they will never expire.

1. Noble Presets (by Marcos Sanchez)

Noble Presets are designed for photographers who want to replicate the look and feel of fine art film. They excel in creating soft, creamy highlights and smooth skin tones. Perfect for outdoor ceremonies and romantic portraits, these presets offer an elegant, timeless finish.

Pro Tip: When using Lightroom wedding presets, adjust the ‘white balance’ to get the perfect skin tone based on your lighting. In cloudy or shaded conditions, sliding the temperature to the warm side often helps maintain that fine art feel.

2. Archipelago Presets (by Archipelago Collective)

Archipelago’s "Quest" series presets are ideal for photographers who love rich, moody tones with a hint of drama. They’re particularly effective for outdoor weddings, elopements, or locations with plenty of natural textures like forests or beaches.

 3. Phil Chester Presets 

Phil Chester’s presets are known for their earthy tones and film-inspired look, which have become iconic in wedding photography circles. His presets excel in creating warm, emotive edits that are perfect for capturing those quiet, candid moments. They’re perfect for photographers who want an editorial, photojournalistic feel to their images, with a focus on storytelling rather than just aesthetics.

4. G-Presets (by Greg Petersen)

G-Presets offer bold, modern edits with vibrant colors and deep contrast. Their "Pack 05" is a favorite for wedding photographers who need versatility, as it works well in both high and low light situations.

These presets are perfect for photographers looking to add bold color and dynamic range, especially for reception and dance floor shots.

5. Tribe Archipelago LXC (by Tribe Archipelago)

Tribe Archipelago's LXC collection offers a classic and timeless look, with clean whites and soft shadows. The presets are great for wedding photographers who prefer a subtle, film style that complements natural skin tones and soft lighting.

Their versatility works well in both indoor and outdoor settings, providing a balanced, elegant look across different lighting conditions.

6. Meridian Presets

There’s a large range created by different photographers, but most of the Meridian Presets are designed to mimic the look of film. With their soft tones, warm highlights, and excellent handling of skin tones, these presets are perfect for many styles of wedding photography.

Pro Tip: Many presets excel with natural light, so when using them in less-than-ideal conditions (like fluorescent or mixed lighting), adjusting the ‘HSL’ sliders, particularly in the yellows and greens, can correct any unwanted color casts.

7. Kindred Presets 

Kindred Presets focuses on delivering natural, true-to-life colors while keeping a slightly warm tone. These presets are great for documentary-style wedding photography editing and offer consistency in varied lighting scenarios.

8. Signature Edits

Signature Edits' "Wedding Collection" is tailored specifically for wedding photographers. These presets enhance soft light and warm tones, giving images a romantic and timeless quality while maintaining natural hues.

9. Sam Docker Presets

Sam Docker’s presets are known for their bold tones and editorial feel, making them a go-to for photographers who want to inject a modern, dynamic look into their wedding photos. His presets are versatile, excelling in both golden hour light and darker reception scenes.

10. Kevin Mullins Presets

Kevin Mullins’ presets are perfect for photographers who favor a documentary-style approach. These unique profile-based presets enhance colors and maintain the authenticity of each scene, without adding excessive stylization. Kevin is known for his filmic look, and the presets deliver clean and timeless results.

Pro Tip: You can use the ‘Graduated Filter’ tool with any of these presets to balance uneven exposure across an image, especially in harsh outdoor light where the sky can be blown out.

Wedding AI Presets on Aftershoot

Creator Styles are AI presets that are created by famous photographers. Each AI Style includes a unique set of preset editing settings, designed to enhance your images seamlessly. You can access these presets from the Aftershoot marketplace. 

Kreate Naturelle AI Style

This is a color film-style wedding editing preset created by Katie Munroe. It is perfect for photographers looking to create a timeless yet modern feel

Cherie AI Style

Chérie offers a stunning editorial palette with cool-toned highlights and naturally beautiful skin tones for an effortlessly chic look. 

Using Wedding Lightroom Presets with AI editing technology

Lightroom presets are a fantastic tool for wedding photographers, offering a quick and efficient way to create stunning, consistent edits. Whether you prefer light and airy tones, bold colors, or documentary-style authenticity, there’s a preset available from a great photographer.

But let’s not forget that as professionals, time is money. While presets help you save time, AI-powered editing software like Aftershoot can take things a step further. Aftershoot uses artificial intelligence to help you cull your wedding galleries faster than ever, allowing you to focus on the creative work while it handles the heavy lifting. It integrates seamlessly with Lightroom and your preset workflow or you can use a pre-built profile, making it the perfect addition to your post-production toolkit.

Not convinced? Download a free 30-day trial to see how Aftershoot can integrate with your Lightroom workflow.