GARDEN COLLECTION BY 12 COLOR PRESETS 11 LIGHT OVERLAYS

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1 GARDEN COLLECTION BY LR COLOR PRESETS 11 LIGHT OVERLAYS

2 1 EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Complete your basic edits using the Exposure and White Balance sliders within Lightroom s Basics panel.* For those new to Lightroom or who otherwise prefer a quick correction, we ve included a Kickstarter (All Auto) preset, which uses Lightroom s autocorrect tools to adjust your exposure and white balance according to the histogram. 3 LIGHT ADD-ONS If desired, choose a light add-on or two for a natural vignette, directional light enhancement, or directional fill light. You can reset the light add-ons at any time (without resetting Steps 1 and 2) by clicking the None (Add-on Undo) preset. HOW TO USE 2 PRESET SELECTION Select your preferred preset, or cycle through the preset options until you find one that suits your vision. For optimum workflow, the presets are organized by Group: Versatility (GR1), Richness (GR2), Brightness (GR3), and Softness (GR4). If at any time you want to zero out the preset adjustments and return to only your original white balance and exposure corrections, simply choose Uproot (Preset Reset). 4 TWEAK & POLISH Presets can get you 75%-80% of the way there, but most images can benefit from individual adjustments to bring out their best. Sometimes subtle global adjustments to exposure, contrast, or color are in order. Other times, local adjustments are needed. Either way, we highly recommend adding individual touches to finish each of your images off. * Our presets will never touch your Exposure or White Balance adjustments. While a reasonably correct foundation will yield the best one-click results, some photographers may prefer to apply presets first, then tweak Exposure and White Balance after the fact. Photographers who Expose to the Right (ETTR) or who otherwise favor brighter exposures SOOC may find the need to reduce exposure after applying the presets. TO INSTALL Download The Garden Collection presets to your local hard drive, and unzip the folder using your preferred unarchive program. Next, open Lightroom and click the Develop Module. The Presets panel appears on the left side of the screen. Right click the panel, and select Import. Navigate to the folder where you have unzipped your presets. Select the folder Click & Co - Garden Collection, then click Import. We have included six demonstration photos to show how various presets affect individual images. Every image in this guide has been created with a one-click, untweaked version of the named preset. In many cases, image-specific tweaking and local adjustments will yield even more amazing results. COLLECTION DEMONSTRATION PHOTOS BY (Clockwise from top left): Tarah Sweeney; Amy Lockheart; Caroline Jensen; Sonia Bourdon; Emma Wood, Jessica Thomason. Shown here with various one-click presets. In many cases, image-specific tweaking and local adjustments will yield even more amazing results. COLOR PRESETS Group One: Versatility ASTER: sunny, polished & dimensional IVY: elegant, contrasty & clean LARKSPUR: stylish, balanced & refined Group Two: Richness ELDERBERRY: regal, vivid & deep FOXGLOVE: warm, rich & coppery SNAPDRAGON: fresh, vibrant & bold Group Three: Brightness BLUEBELL: cool, serene & luminous DAISY: simple, sunny & understated MORNING GLORY: radiant, cheerful & pretty Group Four: Softness BUTTERCUP: soft, buttery & modern HONEYSUCKLE: light, summery & relaxed PRIMROSE: soft, feminine & chic LIGHT OVERLAYS OPEN SHADE (set of 3) natural vignette overlay SUNBEAM (set of 4) directional sunlight overlay SUNSHOWER (set of 4) diffused sunlight overlay

3 ASTER sunny, polished & dimensional [ GROUP 1: VERSATILITY ] ORIGINAL by Tarah Sweeney Aster is your go-to preset for elevating moderately contrasty images, especially those that feature directional light. Use Aster on window light images, backlit images, or any images that need some extra punch. Not recommended for flat lighting or a soft, hazy look. Of the three presets in the Versatility Group, Aster is the richest. If you find it to be too heavy, try moving the Contrast slider down to zero.

4 BLUEBELL cool, serene & luminous [ GROUP 3: BRIGHTNESS ] With tempered yellows and greens, bluebell imparts a blustery, slightly bleached coolness to images without sacrificing the natural warmth of skin tones or the vibrance of red and blue hues. This one is especially lovely in snow and water scenes. ORIGINAL by Lisa Tichané Love the tonality but prefer the original warmth of the white balance you set? Warm your white balance up by about 500 degrees Kelvin to offset the coolness Bluebell adds.

5 BUTTERCUP gentle, buttery & modern [ GROUP 4: SOFTNESS ] ORIGINAL by Michelle Turner A beautifully buttery update to one of our favorite film-inspired looks, Buttercup brings warmth and light into the frame while protecting a photo s natural highlights. Buttercup is especially lovely on low-to-medium contrast images or those that can benefit from fill-light to soften shadows to even the tone. Like the tonality but not the added warmth? Restore cleaner color by pulling down on the temperature slider by about 500 degrees Kelvin.

6 DAISY simple, sunny & understated [ GROUP 3: BRIGHTNESS ] Easy, breezy Daisy is beautiful for brightening shadows and softening contrast in neutral images that call for subtle processing and a touch of sunshine. ORIGINAL by Julia Tulley On the wrong image, Daisy can look positively flat. Often you ll want to just try a different preset, but if you want to see what you can do with Daisy, try working with the Whites and Blacks sliders to add some richness and depth as needed.

7 ELDERBERRY regal, vivid & deep [ GROUP 2: RICHNESS ] ORIGINAL by Emma Wood Succulent Elderberry showcases full tones, rich color, and a hint of plum within the deeper end of the histogram. Elderberry has slightely less contrast than her Richness counterparts. If you re wanting more punch, move the Contrast slider to the right by points.

8 FOXGLOVE warm, rich & coppery [ GROUP 2: RICHNESS ] With warm tones and russet hues woven into the shadows, Foxglove is a perfect choice for infusing a photo with richness and a hint of nostalgia. This one s sure to be a favorite among photographers who favor emotional scenes and dramatic light. ORIGINAL by Danielle Hatcher Foxglove s brassy shadows are part of what makes it special, but if they are too much for your image, tone them down by changing the Shadows sliders in the Split Toning panel to Hue 190, Saturation 4.

9 HONEYSUCKLE light, summery & relaxed [ GROUP 4: SOFTNESS ] ORIGINAL by Jessica Thomason Like Buttercup and Primrose, Honeysuckle is ideal for images that call for creamy tones and a gentle touch. This one has a touch of green in the shadows and that slightest hint of cross-processing to give it a lightly vintage edge. Honeysuckle s subdued midtone greens are a nod to film, but if it s too much for you, you can restore them by adjusting the saturation of yellow and green in the HSL panel.

10 IVY elegant, contrasty, and clean [ GROUP 1: VERSATILITY ] ORIGINAL by Megan Cieloha Originally named Workflow #1 in our personal collection, Ivy is one of two Garden presets (together with Larkspur) designed to polish images with carefully designed tonal enhancements and minimal color shifts. Ivy pushes highlights further than the other presets in the Versatility Group do. If desired, you can soften them by pulling down on the Lights slider in the Tone Curve panel.

11 LARKSPUR stylish, balanced & refined [ GROUP 1: VERSATILITY ] ORIGINAL by Amy Lockheart Previously named Workflow #2, Larkspur was developed specifically for achieving dramatic but balanced tones in clean color images. Its luminous highlights, inky blacks, and gently popped color make Larkspur (like Ivy) an ideal preset to take strong SOOC images to the next level. Perhaps the most harmonious preset in the collection, Larkspur rarely needs much adjustment. When it does, it s usually the highlights that need punch; slide up the Whites slider to let it shine.

12 MORNING GLORY radiant, cheerful & pretty [ GROUP 4: BRIGHTNESS ] Like the moment the sun peeks through the clouds, Morning Glory brings your photos to life with clean, filtered illumination. It s low on drama and high on pretty, joyful light. Presets don t get dreamier than Morning Glory! If it s too soft for you, pull down on the Darks slider in the Tone Curve to restore some midtone contrast. ORIGINAL by Danielle Hatcher

13 PRIMROSE soft, feminine & chic [ GROUP 4: SOFTNESS ] ORIGINAL by Sonia Bourdon This dusty rose-hued preset has a romantic vibe. Pastel in color and tone, with a delicate pink wash, Primrose is the perfect choice for newborn, maternity, engagement, and other photos that we view through the hazy lens of love. As with Morning Glory, the simplest way to restore more contrast to Primrose is pull down on the Darks slider in the Tone Curve.

14 SNAPDRAGON fresh, vibrant & bold [ GROUP 2: RICHNESS ] Cheerful Snapdragon lives up to its fiery, friendly name. The preset features lively colors, beautiful skin tones, and just enough contrast punch, for a clean, commercial look. Snapdragon greens a little too vibrant for you? Pull that green hue slider back towards yellow in the HSL panel. ORIGINAL by Monica Wilkinson

15 + ASTER + SNAPDRAGON The Versatility Group: GR1 The Richness Group: GR2 ASTER, IVY & LARKSPUR ELDERBERRY, FOXGLOVE & SNAPDRAGON True workhorse presets, the Versatility Group could easily be a standalone collection for the photographer who loves light/shadow contrast and prefers an overall clean look. Each manages tonality a little differently, so we recommend clicking through all to see what suits a given image best. We found that Aster best enhanced this image, but you can see how similar Ivy (bottom left) and Larkspur (bottom right) are; the differences are most apparent when you click through them in succession. ORIGINAL by April Nienhuis ORIGINAL by Sarah Wilkerson The Richness trio are united in their emphasis on contrast and jewel tones, but each is unique in its treatment of the various color families, especially in the shadows. We chose Snapdragon in the image above, but Foxglove (bottom right) was a close contender, and Elderberry (bottom left) suits the image as well. + IVY + LARKSPUR + ELDERBERRY + FOXGLOVE

16 + MORNING GLORY + PRIMROSE The Brightness Group: GR3 BLUEBELL, DAISY & MORNING GLORY These three presets bring a radiant boost to any image while maintaining contrast and protecting highlights. We chose Morning Glory in the image above, but cooler Bluebell (bottom left) and subtler Daisy (bottom right) also suit the photo. The Softness Group: GR4 PRIMROSE, BUTTERCUP & HONEYSUCKLE Similar in their creamy, lighter tonality but quite different in color variations, this trio of presets have a complementary style that fit together nicely. We chose Primrose in the image above, particularly for the cool pops of green it imparts, but Buttercup (bottom left) and Honeysuckle (bottom right) are also lovely here. ORIGINAL by Lisa Tichané ORIGINAL by Megan Cieloha + BLUEBELL + DAISY + BUTTERCUP + HONEYSUCKLE

17 OPEN SHADE(I-III) natural vignette and central subject enhancement ORIGINAL by Amy Lockheart + BLUEBELL with open shade (i) + BLUEBELL Open Shade comes in three variations, which differ in intensity: Open Shade (i): The original Open Shade. Subtle and flattering. Open Shade (ii): Bright, Broad Shade Open Shade (iii): Darker and More Contrasty Open Shade s dual radial filters can also be moved to the area of the subject s location when a subject is not centrally located. Open Shade can be stacked with any Color Preset, plus Sunbeam OR Sunshower (Sunbeam and Sunshower cannot be stacked concurrently).

18 SUNBEAM (I-IV) directional sunlight add-on ORIGINAL by Caroline Jensen + FOXGLOVE + FOXGLOVE with sunbeam (ii) Sunbeam comes in four variations, which differ only in directional origin: Sunbeam (i): Top Left Sunlight Sunbeam (ii): Top Right Sunlight Sunbeam (iii): Bottom Left Sunlight Sunbeam (iv): Bottom Right Sunlight For vertical images, these directions rotate as follows: Sunbeam (ii): Top Left Sunlight Sunbeam (iii): Top Right Sunlight Sunbeam (iv): Bottom Left Sunlight Sunbeam (i): Bottom Right Sunlight Though primarily intended to enhance the natural direction of light, Sunbeam can also be used to lift the shadows. Sunbeam can be stacked with any Color Preset and/or Open Shade overlay. Sunbeam cannot be stacked with Sunshower or other Sunbeam directional add-ons.

19 SUNSHOWER (I-IV) diffused sunlight add-on: amplifier or fill Sunshower comes in four variations, which differ only in directional origin: Sunshower (i): Top Left Sunlight Sunshower (ii): Top Right Sunlight Sunshower (iii): Bottom Left Sunlight Sunshower (iv): Bottom Right Sunlight ORIGINAL by Tarah Sweeney + HONEYSUCKLE with sunshower (i) + HONEYSUCKLE For vertical images, these directions rotate as follows: Sunshower (ii): Top Left Sunlight Sunshower (iii): Top Right Sunlight Sunshower (iv): Bottom Left Sunlight Sunshower (i): Bottom Right Sunlight Sunshower can be used either to enhance the natural direction of light or to lift the shadows. Like Sunbeam, Sunshower can be stacked with any Color Preset and/or Open Shade overlay. Sunshower cannot be stacked with Sunbeam or other Sunshower add-ons.

20 LIGHT AMPLIFIER > The light is naturally coming in from the left side, presumably from a window or door. We add sunshower (i) to the horizontal image to amplify the existing flow of light. ORIGINAL by Sarah Wilkerson light amplifier vs. shadow filler + ASTER with sunshower (i) Our light overlays are built to be stacked! Pair your favorite color preset with open shade and/or either sunbeam or sunshower for stunning results. Both Sunshower and Sunbeam can be used interchangeably to enhance the natural direction of light or to lift the shadows. Because Sunshower is the broader and softer of the two, however, it works especially naturally opposite the light to soften a shadowy area. + ASTER by Emma Wood + SNAPDRAGON with open shade (iii) and sunbeam (ii) SHADOW FILLER > Light enters from the left side, and adding additional light from the opposite direction will soften the natural fall off. We add sunshower (ii) to the horizontal image to lift the shadows, softening and warming the contrast between light on the left and darkness at right. + ASTER with sunshower (ii)

21 ORIGINAL by Emma Wood STEP 1: EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Complete basic edits using the Exposure and White Balance sliders. For a quick correction, the Kickstarter preset uses Lightroom s autocorrect tools to instantly adjust exposure and white balance for you. + LARKSPUR with open shade (ii) and sunbeam (ii) STEP 2: COLOR PRESETS Group One: Versatility ASTER: sunny, polished & dimensional If you find Aster to be too heavy, try moving the Contrast slider down to zero. IVY: elegant, contrasty & clean If desired, you can soften Ivy s highlights by pulling down on the Lights slider in the Tone Curve panel. LARKSPUR: stylish, balanced & refined When Larkspur needs adjusting, it s usually the highlights that need punch; slide up the Whites slider to let it shine. Group Two: Richness ELDERBERRY: regal, vivid & deep If your image needs more depth with Elderberry, move the Contrast slider to the right by points. FOXGLOVE: warm, rich & coppery Tone down Foxglove s brassiness by changing the Shadows sliders in the Split Toning panel to Hue 190, Saturation 4. SNAPDRAGON: fresh, vibrant & bold Tone down Snapdragon s vibrant greens by moving the green hue slider back towards yellow in the HSL panel. Group Three: Brightness BLUEBELL: cool, serene & luminous Warm your white balance up by about 500 degrees Kelvin to offset the coolness Bluebell adds. DAISY: simple, sunny & understated If Daisy looks too flat, try working with the Whites and Blacks sliders to add some richness and depth as needed. MORNING GLORY: radiant, cheerful & pretty Morning Glory s softness can be reduced by pulling down on the Darks slider in the Tone Curve to restore midtone contrast Group Four: Softness BUTTERCUP: soft, buttery & modern Restore cleaner color after applying Buttercup by pulling down on the temperature slider by about 500 degrees Kelvin. HONEYSUCKLE: light, summery & relaxed If Honeysuckle s greens are too subdued, restore them by adjusting the saturation of yellow and green in the HSL panel. PRIMROSE: soft, feminine & chic The simplest way to restore more contrast to Primrose is pull down on the Darks slider in the Tone Curve. STEP 3: LIGHT OVERLAYS Open Shade can be stacked with any Color Preset, plus Sunbeam OR Sunshower. Sunbeam and Sunshower cannot be stacked concurrently. OPEN SHADE (set of 3): natural vignette overlay Open Shade s dual radial filters can also be moved to the area of the subject s location when a subject is not centrally located. SUNBEAM (set of 4): directional sunlight overlay Though primarily intended to enhance the natural direction of light, Sunbeam can also be used to lift the shadows. SUNSHOWER (set of 4): diffused sunlight overlay (amplifier or fill) Sunshower can be used either to enhance the natural direction of light or to lift the shadows. STEP 4: TWEAK AND POLISH Most images can benefit from individual adjustments to bring out their best. Sometimes subtle global adjustments to exposure, contrast, or color are in order. Other times, local adjustments are needed. Photographers who Expose to the Right (ETTR) or who otherwise favor brighter exposures SOOC may find the need to reduce exposure after applying the presets.