COLLABORATION SERIES
Deirdre and Jon Presets
A COLLABORATION WITH DEIRDRE AND JON
Anchored in depths of mood and distinct elements of rich film photography, it’s not hard to imagine the rolling cinematic version of Deirdre and Jon’s work. Each photo a purely gorgeous screen grab steeped in the authenticity of its subjects. A perfect frame frozen on PAUSE. Everything this duo shares borders on unreasonably beautiful, so it’s no surprise that this collection of presets masterfully evokes pristine nostalgia.
These color forward presets are designed to preserve true-to-life tones that take you right back to the moment. Focusing on the power of color to tease out emotion and authenticity, each preset is diverse in its application and unique in its effectiveness. Both Deirdre and Jon wanted to prioritize the editing experience, so rather than sticking with just one theme in this pack, they’ve expanded on a theme that incorporates different elements into a preset depending on the emotion conveyed. Simply said, some of the presets were created to make it feel as though a movie is unfolding right in front of you, while others are curated to incite immediate memory of that very moment. And yes, it’s perfectly okay to cry during the credits…
With additional one-click Lightroom tools, you’ll be able to transform images to feel like nostalgic film from the 70s, a cinematic short story, or simply keep those moments feeling as natural as they were. Every preset in this pack focuses on keeping skin tones natural for anyone and everyone while gently bringing other elements forward.
Deirdre and Jon Presets consists of 10 color presets built into profiles, 2 BW presets, and 22 Tools presets. The 22 Tools presets can be previewed in the Editing Preview Video towards the bottom of the page.
Keep in mind, these presets are built into Custom Profile Sliders, so you won’t see the settings move when you apply the preset (besides the BW’s).
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DJ Clean 1
The foundation of Deirdre and Jon's editing style - this is the OG D+J preset. It's big on mood with deep blacks and just the right amount of contrast to keep skin tones looking as natural and gorgeous as possible.
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DJ Clean 2
A near carbon copy to DJ Clean 1, only punchier and with more contrast.
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DJ Clean 3
DJ Clean 3 was created to soften warm and complex environments with cooler tones and gentle tints of green. It's an absolute go-to for editing shots taken in the city where light can be frenetic and variable(like SoHo). If you're needing to whisper some softness into a shot, this is the answer.
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DJ Clean 4
Similar tonality to DJ Clean 3, with more contrast and a deeper level of saturation.
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DJ Clean 5
The warmest preset of the pack, DJ Clean 5 is like getting a sweet little forehead kiss from the sunset. It's warm and lively and keeps skin tones looking *mwah!
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DJ Clean 6
Similar to DJ Clean 5 with a bit more attitude in contrast.
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DJ Filmy 1
This is a great all-around preset suitable for many environments including blue hour, indoor shots, and even flash photography. You'll get a softer look that's balanced in both darks and lights while knocking contrast down a smidge. Warmer shadows and cooler highlights round out this preset with the nostalgia of classic film stocks.
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DJ Filmy 2
A close cousin to DJ Filmy 1, only with more robust green tints. This preset looks absolutely beautiful with darker skin tones and warm shadows!
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DJ Filmy 3
Inspired by the ultra smooth Ektar film, DJ Filmy 3 is without a doubt the boldest preset in the pack. Washing images in warmth and layering in pops of color, it teases out brighter highlights to emphasize the contrast in tonality.
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DJ Filmy 4
Portra 400 is a default film stock for Deirdre and Jon's client work as it's arguably one of the best film stocks for skin tones that has a charming feel of nostalgia. DJ Filmy 4 echoes the best qualities of Portra 400 with a slight update. You'll find a bit more green the shadows and colors that remain as true-to-life as possible. For the real film enthusiasts, you'll even notice that this preset has that uniquely slight fade in the shadows often happens often while shooting film.
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DJ Monochrome 1
This preset is fast and loose and a whole lot of fun. It's got that ‘shot in a hurry with settings not fully accurate’ vibe you'd see from the paparazzi. Contrasted with deep blacks and white hot flashes for a truly iconic mood from the past.
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DJ Monochrome 2
Keeping the priority on intimacy, this black and white is much softer than Monochrome 1 and looks fantastic when used on both close ups and full body shots.
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Video Tutorial
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Presets DESIGNED TO ADAPT TO YOUR VISION. FROM HARSH SUN TO MOODY INTERIORS, BUILT FOR REAL SHOOTS AND THE REALITIES OF YOUR WORKFLOW.
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