Phase 1 Lightroom Preset

Phase 1 is the preset I start nearly every edit with.

Designed to create a clean, balanced base for your photos, this preset enhances natural colors, softens harsh highlights, and adds subtle depth without overpowering your image. It’s the perfect starting point for building your own unique look.

Whether you're editing landscapes, portraits, or everyday moments, Phase 1 gives your photos a polished, professional feel in just one click.

What it does:
• Enhances natural tones and contrast
• Balances exposure slightly
• Adds basic corrections

This is the exact preset I use as the base for most of my edits.

Install Instructions Below:

Lightroom Mobile (Phone / Android)

1. Download preset .zip
2. Extract files
3. Open Lightroom Mobile
4. Tap Presets
5. Tap Import Presets
6. Select .xmp files downloads in your files app

Your preset should now appears in the presets list.

For Lightroom (cloud desktop):

1. Open Presets panel
2. Click •••
3. Click Import Presets
4. Select .xmp file from downloads

For Lightroom Classic:

1. Presets panel
2. Click +
3. Import Presets from downloads

Your preset should now appears in the presets list.