Haruyo Nakano | Lightroom Presets "Misty Chic" and "Still Blue"

Haruyo Nakano Lightroom Presets (2 types)
"Misty Chic" & "Still Blue"

Two Lightroom presets from Haruyo Nakano, a popular photographer known for her table photos that capture a serene atmosphere and beautiful lingering impressions. "Misty Chic" is characterized by a soft, humid feel and muted, chic colors, transforming everyday table scenes into a cohesive and sophisticated atmosphere. "Still Blue" features a transparent blue tone. It beautifully enhances the light on cloudy days or during evening cafe hours, light filtering through glass, and the deep color of coffee. Both presets are meticulously adjusted with a focus on blue expression, chic colors, and a soft, humid feel. These presets beautifully bring out the quiet atmosphere and lingering impressions of table scenes.

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

Preset ① "Misty Chic"

*The example photos have been adjusted, including basic corrections such as white balance and highlights, after applying the preset.

"Misty Chic" is a preset for table photography that can express a chic and soft, humid feel. By slightly suppressing saturation and adjusting to calm colors, it gives a quiet atmosphere and a refined impression. Rather than a light and bright atmosphere, it is characterized by a profound tone that leaves a lingering impression, finishing everyday scenes as impressively as a movie.
What I wanted to express with this preset was "the color of slightly faint and ambiguous memories that come to mind when looking back at happy memories." Time spent at a favorite cafe, or a quiet breakfast table in the morning. I aimed for a texture that could capture the atmosphere and emotions floating in ordinary moments. With colors that are not too vivid and a soft, slightly hazy tone, it pairs well with the calm colors of coffee and baked goods, creating a cohesive and sophisticated atmosphere. This preset is recommended for those who want to preserve everyday table scenes as quiet and beautiful memories."

──Haruyo Nakano

Preset ② "Still Blue"

※The example photos have been adjusted, including basic corrections such as white balance and highlights, after applying the preset.

"Still Blue" is a preset that can express a quiet blue atmosphere.
With calm colors that have a hint of blue and slightly stronger contrast, it gives photos an atmosphere of tranquility and lingering impression. It is characterized by a transparent and cool tone, transforming even ordinary everyday scenes into tones that quietly reflect emotions. This preset is especially recommended for table photos and photos taken at cafes you visit. It beautifully enhances the deep color of coffee, light filtering through glass, and the quiet atmosphere inside the store, while unifying everything with a sophisticated blue tone. By slightly suppressing saturation and gently highlighting the contrast between light and shadow, it can express a calm worldview. Quiet mornings, cloudy days, evening cafe hours. It is a quiet and gentle blue preset that can capture the atmosphere of moments when your heart suddenly feels at peace."

──Haruyo Nakano

About the Author

Haruyo Nakano
Photographer, residing in Shizuoka Prefecture. Works as a company employee while also active as a photographer. Primarily photographs travel records, delicious food, and table photography. Co-authored "Instagram Product Photography Guide" in June 2019 and "Instagram New Product Photography Recipe" in July 2021.
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