Hikaru Kato | Latest Lightroom Presets "Afterlight" "Airy"

Hikaru Kato Lightroom Presets (2 Types)
"Afterlight" and "Airy"

Introducing two new Lightroom presets by popular photographer Hikaru Kato, known for her soft depictions of light and shadow. "Afterlight" naturally blends with soft morning light, quiet sunsets, and city lights, transforming everyday scenes into something out of a movie. "Airy" is characterized by its light, breezy feel and translucent, pale colors. It pairs perfectly with seascapes, sky views, daily life with children, and spring/summer light. Both presets naturally enhance the warmth and lingering mood of the moment, guiding you into a gentle world.

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

Preset ① "Afterlight"

※The example images have been adjusted with basic corrections such as WB and highlights after applying the preset.

"This preset creates a texture that captures the entire atmosphere of a fleeting everyday moment, whether it's soft morning light or a quiet sunset.
While gently refining whites, it adds a subtle depth to shadows, carefully balancing transparency and warmth. It blends easily with natural light indoors, as well as city lights and evening scenes, making it perfect for preserving everyday landscapes like scenes from a movie.
From quiet moments at home to serene landscapes found while traveling, it emphasizes an atmosphere where light gently envelops everything. Without over-processing colors, it naturally enhances the warmth and lingering mood of the moment it was captured, creating a soft world."

──Hikaru Kato

Preset ② "Airy"

※The example images have been adjusted with basic corrections such as WB and highlights after applying the preset.

"This preset layers soft light and subtle colors, allowing everyday moments to be preserved like slightly special memories. While refining whites and blues into translucent hues, it adjusts skin tones to be gentle and the atmosphere to feel light and airy. It's perfect for natural landscapes like the sea and sky, as well as everyday life with children and moments at home, and is recommended for softly capturing spring and summer light.
With subtle blues and a gently faded, film-like texture, it gives the entire photo a light and transparent impression. It's ideal for when you want to preserve the soft atmosphere of your memories, such as travel landscapes, gentle afternoon light, or a child's casual gestures."

──Hikaru Kato

About the Author

Hikaru Kato
Photographer from Ehime Prefecture, residing in Tokyo. Her work centers on the theme of "the beauty of light entering daily life," focusing on family photos, lifestyle photography, and landscapes encountered during travels. She is known for her soft depictions utilizing natural light and transparent tones that convey atmosphere. She is involved in a wide range of activities, from advertising shoots to photos for social media and video production, and in recent years has also been developing Lightroom presets and writing columns.
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