Start with a Premium Preset.
Tap the Presets icon and then tap Premium. Preview the professionally created presets to find the right one for your photo. Alex chose the FD01 preset from the Subject: Food category. Tap the checkmark when you’re done.
Enhance the ambience.
Edit your photo further to set the right mood for the scene. Alex used the sliders in the Light and Color menus to make subtle adjustments to the Temp, Shadows, Blacks, Saturation, and Highlights.
Apply a film look.
In the Effects menu, add Grain to a photo to give it a textured aesthetic.
Save your work.
Tap the Share icon and then Save copy to device. You can also choose to share your photo to social media or other options supported by your mobile device.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Alex Lau
Alex is a food and travel photographer based in Brooklyn, NY. He got his start in food photography as an intern at Bon Appétit and has shot for a wide variety of publications and cookbooks. He’s also a competitive power lifter and loves to cycle around New York City with his dog, Nina.
Tutorials
See more tips from Alex for editing food photos in these quick Lightroom tutorials.
