Between the Shadows: 10 Lightroom Presets

Crafting Atmospheric Narratives Through Tone and Texture

Between the Shadows is a curated set of 10 Lightroom presets, meticulously crafted to evoke Paellicio’s signature mood: grain-dusted softness, luminous skin tones, desaturated palettes, and analog whispers that drift between warmth and melancholy. These presets are not formulas-they are foundations for visual storytelling, designed to preserve emotion, hold texture, and honor the quiet rituals of light and form.

Collection Includes:

• 10 Professionally Calibrated .XMP Presets: 8 color, 2 black & white-each designed for nuanced mood and texture.
• PDF Installation & Usage Guide: Step-by-step instructions for Desktop & Mobile Lightroom, with creative notes.
• Lifetime Updates & Priority Support: support@paellicio.com
• Personal-Use License: For both creative and professional work

Key Features & Technical Details

Analog Authenticity

Each preset is engineered to replicate the grain structure, tonal shifts, and chemical imperfections of classic film stocks-optimized for modern digital workflows. Expect organic grain, gentle halation, and subtle color drift that evoke the tactile nostalgia of analog photography

Cross-Platform Compatibility

• Works seamlessly in Lightroom Classic (v10.3+), Mobile, and Adobe Camera Raw
• Includes .XMP files for desktop
• Optimized for JPEG/PNG (one-click application) and RAW files (post-adjustment recommended)

Ethical Design Philosophy

1. No destructive over-processing-preserves natural skin tones and authentic texture.
2. Grain scales intelligently with ISO (reduce by 15–25% for cleaner results).
3. Adaptive white balance tuning for diverse lighting conditions.
4. Designed to honor the integrity of your subject and the collaborative spirit of fine art creation.

Preset Overview

Color Presets:

• Faint Bloom: Faded skin tones with a blush-grey undertone
• Heavy Petal: Moody magenta, dark warmth, romantic haze
• Veiled Gold: Sun-drenched stillness; infuses images with golden, cinematic glow.
• Soft Grain: Muted filmic look with gentle grain
• Mirrorlight: Brightened skin, softened whites, airy contrast
• Ember Flame: Aged sepia warmth with vintage tones
• Moonmilk: Cool whites, quiet greys, minimal saturation
• Dust Ritual: Desaturated warmth with matte shadows

Black & White Presets:

• Paper Ghost: Matte monochrome with soft midtones; ideal for quiet, emotional studies.

• Whisper: High grain, lifted shadows, a noir analogue look

Core Philosophy: Emotional Resonance

Developed over two years, diligently refining my editing style, these presets reject the “one-click perfection” approach dominating digital photography markets. Instead, they function as:

• Mood catalysts transforming clinical RAW files into visual sonnets
• Texture architects building organic grain structures that mimic 35mm film degradation patterns
• Light alchemists converting harsh digital highlights into diffused luminosity reminiscent of vintage lens coatings

Why Choose These Presets?

1. Time-Saving Workflow: Apply foundational moods in one click, then refine with Paellicio’s recommended adjustments (included in the guide).
2. Brand Alignment: Are you a patron? Extend your Patreon-tier exclusivity-presets complement existing $5-$70 tiers with cohesive visual language.
3. Community-Centric Support: Access troubleshooting via support@paellicio.com or collaborative feedback in the member only Discord community.
4. Ethical Monetization: Licensed for personal/commercial use-ideal for photographers selling prints, NFTs, or client work on DeviantArt/OpenSea.

Between the Shadows is more than a preset pack-it’s a toolkit for artists and storytellers who value mood, texture, and the poetry of analog imperfection. Honor your narrative. Illuminate the unseen.

For questions, support, or community feedback, contact support@paellicio.com