Best Spring Presets for Lightroom

Spring is a season full of colors itself – blooming orchards, vibrant greens, soft pastel tones. The right Lightroom preset will help you bring all this out in every shot and create a cohesive, springtime aesthetic in seconds.

1. Spring – Freshness and Glow

   Spring is a preset designed to highlight the vivid colors of spring – the lush green grass, blooming lilacs, apple and cherry trees. It enhances brightness and color saturation, giving photos a distinctive glow without artificiality.

   It performs excellently in various lighting conditions – both in full sun and shade. If you photograph outdoor family sessions, lifestyle shoots, or reports from spring walks, this preset will be your everyday base.

   Best suited for: outdoor sessions, nature photography, portraits in blooming orchards, lifestyle photos.

2. Natural – Authenticity Without a Filter

   Natural is a preset that looks like it doesn’t exist – and that’s exactly its magic. It preserves the true colors of the scene while gently balancing shadows and brightening frames.

   Photos edited with this preset look clean and authentic – without oversaturated colors or artificial skin tones. It’s the perfect tool for photographers who value naturalism and minimal image manipulation.

   Best suited for: children and family portraits, product photography, lifestyle sessions, social media photos.

3. Boho Dream – Warmth and Atmosphere

   Boho Dream is one of the most atmospheric spring presets. It combines warm, golden tones with a gentle softness – creating a mood straight from a meadow music festival.

   This preset works great for rustic sessions and outdoor shoots with lush vegetation – it brings out a magical, fairy-tale atmosphere. Slightly softened shadows and a warm finish make every photo look like a frame from a springtime dream.

   Best suited for: boho sessions, rustic outdoor shoots, natural female portraits, boho-style wedding photography.

4. Vanilla – Pastel Softness

   Vanilla is a preset for lovers of creamy, pastel tones. It subtly brightens photos, adds a warm, milky tint, and gently reduces contrast – creating a soft, sunny glow effect.

   Photos with this preset look like they came straight from a beautiful lifestyle magazine – light, clean, and full of warmth. Especially recommended for flat lay photography, product sessions, and female portraits.

   Best suited for: flat lay photography, baby and newborn sessions, female portraits, Instagram Stories photos.

5. Earth – Depth and Earthy Tones

   Earth is a preset for photographers who prefer muted, earthy colors instead of bright pastels. It brings out deep shades of green, beige, and brown – creating frames full of natural depth and character.

   Works perfectly for photos in the forest, fields, or during mountain hikes – greens become lush and vivid, and the whole gains a cinematic, organic atmosphere. This is a preset that never goes out of style.

   Best suited for: forest photography, mountain and meadow outdoor sessions, travel photography, rustic reports.

How to Install Presets for Lightroom

On the computer (Lightroom Classic / Desktop)

1. Download and unzip the file .ZIP with presets – you will get files in the .XMP or .lrtemplate.
2. Open Lightroom and go to the Develop module.
3. In the Presets panel (on the left), click the icon + and select “Import Presets”.
4. Point to the unzipped folder with the files .XMP and click Import.
5. Presets will appear in the left panel – ready to use with one click.
6. 💡 Shortcut: In the top menu, select File > Import Profiles and Presets to import presets directly from a file.

On the phone (Lightroom Mobile – iOS / Android)

Lightroom Mobile supports presets in the format .DNG as settings carriers.

1. Download the file .ZIP on your phone and unzip it in the Files app (iOS) or File Manager (Android).
2. Open Lightroom Mobile and click + (add photos) in the bottom right corner.
3. Import files .DNG from the folder where you saved them.
4. Open one of the imported files .DNG in the Lightroom editor.
5. Click the three dots (menu) → “Create preset” → name it and save.
6. The preset is now available in the Presets tab for each subsequent photo.
7. 💡 Pro tip: Presets installed on a computer with the same Adobe account automatically sync with Lightroom Mobile via the cloud – no need to install manually on your phone.

Which Preset to Choose?

Each of the spring presets corresponds to a different photography style and type of frame. Spring presets work great not only in spring – you can use Spring and Natural all year round for bright, outdoor sessions, while Earth and Boho Dream are also perfect for autumn shots.

The key to a consistent feed is the consistent use of one or two presets throughout the entire session.