Amanatsu Orange | Lightroom Presets "Golden Hour" & "Golden Ember"

Amanatsu Mikan Lightroom Presets - 2 Types
"Golden Hour" and "Golden Ember"

Two Lightroom presets from Amanatsu Mikan, a model and photographer popular for her warm and soft-toned photos with a warm color base. "Golden Hour" evokes the light of the golden hour just before and after sunrise or sunset. With soft warm colors and striking contrast, it beautifully enhances subjects and landscapes. "Golden Ember" is a preset inspired by the warm glow of lanterns and candles. With deep warm colors and shadows, it expressively captures night light and a quiet, lingering atmosphere. Both presets don't just make photos warmer; they naturally bring out the light and air you felt when taking the picture, and even the temperature and emotions present in the moment.

*Each preset includes two file formats: "dng" and "xmp."

Preset ① "Golden Hour"

※Some examples include adjustments, including basic corrections, applied after the preset.

"Golden Hour," as the name suggests, is a preset created to evoke the light of the "golden hour" that occurs just before and after sunrise or sunset. With soft, warm colors and impressive contrast, it adds warmth and a glossy feel to the entire photo, beautifully enhancing skin tones in portraits and the colors of landscapes. It can be used in a wide range of situations, from portraits to travel snapshots and cafe table photos.
It works particularly well with natural light, distinctively enhancing the beauty of dazzling evening sun, dappled sunlight, and scenes bathed in backlighting. It is not a versatile preset that gives the same effect to all photos, but rather designed to be especially compatible with photos taken in the unique light and atmosphere of the golden hour.
For those who want to transform everyday moments into scenes from memory. This preset is recommended for those who want to enjoy a world woven from light and shadow."

──Amanatsu Mikan

Preset ② "Golden Ember"

※Some examples include adjustments, including basic corrections, applied after the preset.

"Golden Ember," which literally means "golden embers," is a preset created to evoke the warm glow of incandescent lights, lanterns, and candles. It features deeper warm tones and shadows than "Golden Hour," adding a quiet lingering atmosphere and narrative quality to photos. It is characterized by its ability to beautifully enhance warm indoor lighting and streetlights at night, while expressing subdued colors and a sense of depth.
It is particularly recommended for shooting in cafes and bars, night portraits, and scenes with lights encountered during travels. It is not designed to change all photos to the same mood, but rather to more deeply bring out the charm of photos that capture the warmth of light and the atmosphere of the night.
This preset is designed to allow you to experience a deeper world, gently capturing the emotions and atmosphere that lingered in a place, like the warmth that remains after a fire has gone out.」

──Amanatsu Mikan

About the Creator

Amanatsu Mikan
Model and Photographer, born in Aomori Prefecture in 1997, began activity on social media in 2018. Specializes in portraits, snapshots, and travel photography, excelling in warm and soft tonal expressions with a warm color base. Also works as a model, drawn to the joy of being photographed. Organizes and manages exhibitions and photo walks, expanding her expression beyond the boundaries of social media.
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