Want to make editing in Lightroom easier? This cheat sheet will help you get the most out of the Jaide & Jett Modular Preset Pack.
With base presets, color filters, artistic finishes, and quick tools, you can mix and match to create amazing edits in just a few clicks. It’s simple, fun, and gives you total control over your style!
What are modular presets?
Modular presets are like building blocks for photo editing. Instead of applying one preset and being stuck with its look, you can layer different elements—base presets, color filters, finishes, and tools—to customize your edits. It’s all about flexibility and giving you full control to create a style that’s uniquely yours!
Jaide & Jett Modular Pack - Preset 002
Edited with Jaide & Jett Presets by Captured & Curated Photo
Modular Presets Cheat Sheet
Step 1: Apply a Base Preset
The base presets are crafted to be true to tone, enhancing the natural beauty of your image while keeping it authentic and timeless. They set a clean, balanced foundation, allowing you to build your style with color filters, finishes, and tools in the next steps. Start here to ensure your photo fits your starting vision before applying creative layers!
Exploring Jaide & Jett Presets Modular Bases
Base Preset 001 - This preset beautifully balances natural tones with a vibrant, true-to-life look. It adds a soft brightness that enhances the image without losing its authenticity. The highlights are gently softened, creating a timeless and airy feel, while the colors remain vivid, tones pop naturally. This edit feels light and clean, without overpowering the natural beauty.
Preset 001 | Before & After
Base Preset 002 - This base preset creates a soft, natural edit with lifted shadows and muted highlights, offering a balanced and authentic look. The low-saturation tones bring a subtle, film-inspired vibe, adding a timeless charm to your photos. It softens bright areas while maintaining depth, feeling airy yet grounded.
Preset 002 | Before & After
Base Preset 003 - This preset delivers a timeless and bold look with vibrant tones that bring life and energy to your photos. It enhances colors with a rich depth while maintaining a natural balance, making details pop without feeling oversaturated. The highlights are crisp, and the contrast adds a dynamic edge, perfect for creating striking, polished edits with a pop of deep color.
Preset 003 | Before & After
Base Preset 004 - This preset creates a bright and airy aesthetic with soft, lifted blacks that add a sense of lightness and balance. It enhances the photo while maintaining a natural, clean look. Perfect for achieving a true to tone style that feels timeless and elegant, it’s ideal for photos where brightness and shadow lifts are needed.
Base Preset 005 - This preset offers a rich, moody aesthetic with deep tones and softened highlights, perfect for creating an intimate and dramatic vibe. The shadows are bold yet balanced, adding depth and texture without overpowering the natural details. Its muted warmth and subtle contrast evoke a cinematic, storytelling quality, making it ideal for capturing heartfelt moments with an artistic edge.
Preset 005 + Alps Color Filter
Base Preset 006 -This preset offers a cinematic, moody aesthetic with creamy whites that add a soft, refined touch to your photos. The muted highlights and deep, rich shadows create a beautiful depth, while the earthy tones bring a natural, artistic vibe.
Once your base preset is applied, head to the Basic Panel to fine-tune the edit for your specific image. Adjust key settings like exposure, temperature, tint, and contrast to match your lighting and desired mood. These tweaks ensure your foundation is perfectly tailored before moving on to the next steps!
Step 2: Enhance with a Color Filter
Choose a color filter to add a unique tonal overlay.
In the Modular Preset Pack, color filters combine advanced color grading and mask adjustments to enhance specific tones in your photo. These filters allow you to fine-tune the mood and style by targeting areas like shadows, highlights, or mid-tones with precision, giving your images an artistic, customized look.
Warm tones: Dust, Honey, Pine, WGold
Cool tones: Alps, Ice, Freezer
Earthy green tones: Clover, Kiwi, Zen
Pink tones: Pixie, Violet
Artistic tones: Mellow, Retro,
Preset 004 + Pine Color Filter | Before & After
Step 3: Finalize with a Finish
Add a final touch to refine the look and define your style.
Matte: For a soft, faded look.
Gritty Film: For a textured, vintage feel.
Vintage Browns: Moody browns with film textures.
Preset 003 + Gritty Film Finish
Step 4: Add Light Leaks (Optional)
To simulate natural or artistic light flares, apply a light leak effect.
Step 5: Adjust with the Tool Kit
Fine-tune your edits for perfection:
Skin Like Butter: Smooth skin tones naturally.
Sparkle & Detail: Enhance clarity and highlights.
Sheer Gloss: Add a polished, glossy finish.
Vibrant Color: Boost color intensity.
Grain tools: Add or reset film-like grain effects.
Fine-Tune Your Edits: Adjusting Opacity with the Modular Preset Pack
Use the Amount slider in Lightroom to adjust preset intensity with the Modular Preset Pack. Scale the effect up or down for a bold or subtle look, keeping your edits balanced and true to your style.
The Modular Preset Pack is seriously a game-changer. Whether you're tweaking tones with the color filters, adding those artistic finishers, or speeding things up with the quick tools, it’s all about making editing easy and fun. If you’ve already got the pack, I can’t wait to see how you make it your own! And if you haven’t snagged it yet, what are you waiting for? It’s packed with everything you need to create stunning, personalized edits in just a few clicks. Give it a try—you’ll love how much it simplifies your workflow while keeping your style front and center!
Before you go, don’t forget to join our Facebook group, Jaide & Jett Presets! It’s the perfect place for photographers to connect, share ideas, and get inspired. If you’re using J+J presets, I’d love to see your edits! Post your sets, before-and-afters, ask questions, and join a supportive community of creatives who are passionate about photography. Let’s grow together and keep the inspiration flowing!
Comments