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diner booth. With the Slateamber preset applied.diner booth. Photographed without a preset.
Slateamber applied to diner booth

Dark Plate + Cocktail Bar Night

Built for food and hospitality. The subjects inside it are food, night, interior, film and product. The light runs low key, warm natural, graded and crisp clean.

Slateamber Dark Plate + Cocktail Bar Night is 36 presets in 2 collections.

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What it does to a photograph

linen table. With the Slateamber preset applied.linen table. Photographed without a preset.
Slateamber applied to linen table
linen table, graded with Slateamber: 2 of this library's 2 collections
coffee pour. With the Slateamber preset applied.coffee pour. Photographed without a preset.
Slateamber applied to coffee pour
coffee pour, graded with Slateamber: 2 of this library's 2 collections

It does not cover architecture, interiors and property; moods and tonal statements; light and weather; workflow and utility bases. Those collections live in other products on this network, and nothing here stands in for them.

What is inside, territory by territory

Food and hospitality

2 collections, 36 presets

  • Dark Plate
  • Cocktail Bar Night

Slateamber · Food and hospitality

Slateamber makes one kind of light.

Dark Plate + Cocktail Bar Night is 36 presets for food and hospitality photography. Every one of them is below, before you pay for any of it.

What this light does

one frame, 4 presets

Dark Plate and Cocktail Bar Night, the evening menu on slate

4 of them, on one photograph. Drag to compare before and after.

  1. Diner booth. With the Slate Board preset applied.Diner booth. Photographed without a preset.
    Slate Board applied to Diner booth

    No. 01

    Slate Board

    Slate and stone boards: the background dropped well below the food while the food itself stays warm.

  2. Diner booth. With the Smoked Salt preset applied.Diner booth. Photographed without a preset.
    Smoked Salt applied to Diner booth

    No. 13

    Smoked Salt

    Salt, spice and dry-goods detail on dark wood, grain left visible so it looks shot rather than rendered.

  3. Diner booth. With the Bottle Row preset applied.Diner booth. Photographed without a preset.
    Bottle Row applied to Diner booth

    No. 24

    Bottle Row

    A row of spirits back-lit on the shelf, reds and oranges given band saturation while the frame overall is desaturated.

  4. Diner booth. With the Neon Cast preset applied.Diner booth. Photographed without a preset.
    Neon Cast applied to Diner booth

    No. 36

    Neon Cast

    Coloured signage throwing light across the bar, aqua and magenta given band saturation while the global saturation is held back.

The Menu

4 groups

Every preset from both collections on the same four frames: a laid table, a booth, a pour, a brunch spread.

  • Dark Plate, the plateSlate, stone, black ceramic, dark linen. Background down, centre warm, the black still holding.
  • Dark Plate, the kitchenIron, char, broth, wine, copper, crust. Cooked things and the pans they came from.
  • Cocktail Bar Night, the glassCoupe, ice, shaker, twist, the pour. Highlights rolled off the rim so it sparkles without clipping.
  • Cocktail Bar Night, the roomBack bar, brass rail, booth, mirror, neon. Lamps rolled off, blacks deep, the last round.

Explore every preset in this pack

36 presets · 4 scenes

Every preset in the pack is here, on the same four photographs. Nothing below is a sample. Open one and drag.

  1. No. 01Slate BoardSlate and stone boards: the background dropped well below the food while the food itself stays warm.
    Slate Board applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Slate Board applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Slate Board applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Slate Board applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Slate Board. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  2. No. 02Dark BowlDark bowls and deep vessels, where the shadow crush has to stop at the rim and not eat the contents.
    Dark Bowl applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Dark Bowl applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Dark Bowl applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Dark Bowl applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Dark Bowl. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  3. No. 03Iron PanPan-in-frame cooking shots, iron and steel held dark with the specular edge of the pan kept intact.
    Iron Pan applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Iron Pan applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Iron Pan applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Iron Pan applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Iron Pan. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  4. No. 04Deep PlateThe standard dark-surface plate: moody background, warm centre, nothing clipped at either end.
    Deep Plate applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Deep Plate applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Deep Plate applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Deep Plate applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Deep Plate. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  5. No. 05Night KitchenAfter-hours kitchen scenes, a dark version in the family, for tungsten-lit prep benches.
    Night Kitchen applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Night Kitchen applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Night Kitchen applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Night Kitchen applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Night Kitchen. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  6. No. 06Char EdgeGrilled and charred food where the black end needs to hold detail rather than block up.
    Char Edge applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Char Edge applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Char Edge applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Char Edge applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Char Edge. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  7. No. 07Red WineWine, sauces and anything deep red, red saturation lifted so it reads rich instead of brown.
    Red Wine applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Red Wine applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Red Wine applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Red Wine applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Red Wine. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  8. No. 08Black SkilletCast iron and cookware close-ups, texture forward, the warm split toning kept light.
    Black Skillet applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Black Skillet applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Black Skillet applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Black Skillet applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Black Skillet. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  9. No. 09Rich BrothSoups, broths and stews shot from above, warm midtones with the surface speculars protected.
    Rich Broth applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Rich Broth applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Rich Broth applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Rich Broth applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Rich Broth. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  10. No. 10Low TableLow dark tables with a single overhead light, vignette pulling the eye to the plate.
    Low Table applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Low Table applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Low Table applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Low Table applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Low Table. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  11. No. 11Black StoneBlack stone and black ceramic backgrounds, the most negative blacks in the family.
    Black Stone applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Black Stone applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Black Stone applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Black Stone applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Black Stone. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  12. No. 12Warm CentreA warm version: for cold-looking dark surfaces that need the food to feel hot.
    Warm Centre applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Warm Centre applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Warm Centre applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Warm Centre applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Warm Centre. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  13. No. 13Smoked SaltSalt, spice and dry-goods detail on dark wood, grain left visible so it looks shot rather than rendered.
    Smoked Salt applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Smoked Salt applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Smoked Salt applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Smoked Salt applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Smoked Salt. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  14. No. 14Dim ServiceRestaurant service in dim rooms where the exposure has to come up but the mood must not leave.
    Dim Service applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Dim Service applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Dim Service applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Dim Service applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Dim Service. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  15. No. 15Copper PotCopper, brass and warm metal in the frame, orange band lifted to let the metal glow.
    Copper Pot applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Copper Pot applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Copper Pot applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Copper Pot applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Copper Pot. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  16. No. 16Rye CrustBread and pastry on dark boards, warm crust against a background that stays out of the way.
    Rye Crust applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Rye Crust applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Rye Crust applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Rye Crust applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Rye Crust. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  17. No. 17Dark LinenDark linen and dark napkin styling, cloth texture held without the weave going crunchy.
    Dark Linen applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Dark Linen applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Dark Linen applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Dark Linen applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Dark Linen. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  18. No. 18Late SupperThe gentlest version of the dark plate, for editorial layouts that need room to put type over the background.
    Late Supper applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Late Supper applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Late Supper applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Late Supper applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Late Supper. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  19. No. 19Back BarThe lit back bar after dark: exposure pulled down, blacks set deep and the amber bottles given weight in the orange band.
    Back Bar applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Back Bar applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Back Bar applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Back Bar applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Back Bar. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  20. No. 20Bar AmberAmber light across the counter, warmed on white balance with the highlights rolled off the lamps so the glow holds shape.
    Bar Amber applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Bar Amber applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Bar Amber applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Bar Amber applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Bar Amber. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  21. No. 21Coupe GlassA coupe under a downlight, highlights rolled off the rim and the corners darkened so the glass separates from the room.
    Coupe Glass applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Coupe Glass applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Coupe Glass applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Coupe Glass applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Coupe Glass. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  22. No. 22Ice SphereClear ice in a heavy tumbler, contrast firmed and the shadow split toned toward blue so the ice keeps its chill.
    Ice Sphere applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Ice Sphere applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Ice Sphere applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Ice Sphere applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Ice Sphere. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  23. No. 23Stool LeatherLeather and steel at the rail, blacks set deep with grain added for a room shot at the edge of the light.
    Stool Leather applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Stool Leather applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Stool Leather applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Stool Leather applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Stool Leather. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  24. No. 24Bottle RowA row of spirits back-lit on the shelf, reds and oranges given band saturation while the frame overall is desaturated.
    Bottle Row applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Bottle Row applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Bottle Row applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Bottle Row applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Bottle Row. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  25. No. 25Counter BrassThe brass rail along the counter, warmed and darkened so the metal reads as a line of light in a dark room.
    Counter Brass applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Counter Brass applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Counter Brass applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Counter Brass applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Counter Brass. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  26. No. 26Shaker SteelA steel shaker catching the bar lamp, highlights rolled off the body and the toe set deep behind it.
    Shaker Steel applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Shaker Steel applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Shaker Steel applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Shaker Steel applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Shaker Steel. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  27. No. 27Garnish TwistCitrus peel over a glass, the orange band lifted in saturation while the surrounding room stays low and quiet.
    Garnish Twist applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Garnish Twist applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Garnish Twist applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Garnish Twist applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Garnish Twist. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  28. No. 28Booth CornerA corner booth away from the bar, exposure pulled down and the corners darkened so the seat feels private.
    Booth Corner applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Booth Corner applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Booth Corner applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Booth Corner applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Booth Corner. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  29. No. 29Pour LightThe pour caught under the lamp, highlights rolled off the stream and grain added so motion sits in a real room.
    Pour Light applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Pour Light applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Pour Light applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Pour Light applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Pour Light. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  30. No. 30Spirit ShelfBacklit shelving with coloured glass, aqua and magenta bands lifted so the bottles separate against the dark.
    Spirit Shelf applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Spirit Shelf applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Spirit Shelf applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Spirit Shelf applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Spirit Shelf. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  31. No. 31Bar MirrorThe mirror behind the bottles, blacks set deep and the shadow tone pushed cool so reflections read as depth.
    Bar Mirror applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Bar Mirror applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Bar Mirror applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Bar Mirror applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Bar Mirror. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  32. No. 32Late RoundThe last hour: warmed on white balance, blacks set deep and vibrance raised so the room keeps colour at low light.
    Late Round applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Late Round applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Late Round applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Late Round applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Late Round. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  33. No. 33Tumbler CutCut crystal under a spot, contrast firmed and the highlights rolled off so the facets sparkle without clipping.
    Tumbler Cut applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Tumbler Cut applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Tumbler Cut applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Tumbler Cut applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Tumbler Cut. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  34. No. 34Bar CounterThe counter surface end to end, exposure pulled down and the corners darkened so the working length leads the eye.
    Bar Counter applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Bar Counter applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Bar Counter applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Bar Counter applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Bar Counter. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  35. No. 35Last CallThe room as it empties, grain added and blacks set deep for a dim, late, lived-in bar.
    Last Call applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Last Call applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Last Call applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Last Call applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Last Call. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

  36. No. 36Neon CastColoured signage throwing light across the bar, aqua and magenta given band saturation while the global saturation is held back.
    Neon Cast applied to Linen table Before: Linen table
    Linen table
    Neon Cast applied to Diner booth Before: Diner booth
    Diner booth
    Neon Cast applied to Coffee pour Before: Coffee pour
    Coffee pour
    Neon Cast applied to Brunch table Before: Brunch table
    Brunch table

    Drag the handle. Left is the original, right is Neon Cast. Rendered from the preset's own settings, not a Lightroom export, so the real thing carries a little more bite.

Dark Plate. Slate, stone, black ceramic. The background drops below the food, the food stays warm, and the black end holds detail rather than blocking up, so a charred edge is still a crust and a dark bowl still has contents. Red Wine lifts sauces and anything deep red so they read rich instead of brown. Copper Pot lets warm metal glow. Smoked Salt keeps grain visible on dry goods so the frame looks shot, not rendered. Late Supper is the gentlest, with room over the background for a menu's type.

Cocktail Bar Night. Back bar, brass rail, coupe under a downlight. Exposure comes down, blacks go deep, the lamps roll off so the glow keeps its shape. Ice stays cold through a blue shadow; citrus peel keeps its colour while the room around it goes quiet; coloured glass on the spirit shelf separates against the dark. Last Call adds grain for the hour the room empties.

The register has four columns: the plate, the kitchen, the glass, the room. Every preset is served on the same four frames.

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Netzah Elad Topaz, the photographer who makes these presets

the maker

Why I Make These

I am Netzah Elad Topaz. I take photographs and I build software, and the two keep leading me back to the same problem. You were there. The light was doing something you will not see again. Then the photo comes back flat, and it is not what you were looking at.

Closing that gap is the whole job. Every preset here is built from Adobe defaults by hand, with a written note for what it should do to a picture, and it is judged on photographs before it ships. Nothing is a filter dropped on top of your work.

What I want is simple. You open a photo you almost gave up on, you tap once, and there it is: the day you remember, not the file your camera handed you. That is worth doing properly.

Questions, answered

Does it crush the shadows?

No. Every Dark Plate preset stops the shadow crush at the rim of the bowl. Dark Bowl and Char Edge exist for exactly that: black that still shows what is in it.

My bar is lit with LEDs, not lamps.

Neon Cast is built for coloured signage and cool sources; Spirit Shelf for backlit glass. Start there rather than with the amber presets.

Do these work in the free Lightroom app?

Yes. Import the .xmp files in the free Lightroom app on iPhone or Android, no subscription needed. They also work in Lightroom Classic and Lightroom on desktop.

What exactly do I get?

All 36 presets from Dark Plate + Cocktail Bar Night as .xmp files in an instant ZIP download. The link also lands in your email, and the purchase stays in your account so you can re-download any time.

How do I install them?

Two minutes: unzip, then import inside Lightroom. The step-by-step guide covers iPhone, Android, and desktop.

Can I use them for client work?

Yes. The single-user license covers personal and commercial photography. The one thing you can't do is share or resell the preset files themselves.

Can I tweak a preset after applying it?

Always. A preset is a starting point; every slider stays yours to adjust.

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