Streamline Your Edits + Amplify Your Art: Why I Created Underwater Adobe Lightroom Presets for Photographers
If you've ever tried editing underwater images, you know the struggle: colour casts, inconsistent lighting, strange hues and skin tones that just don’t feel right. As a professional underwater photographer and freediver, I’ve been there—spending hours trying to fix blues that are too murky, greens that steal the magic and tones that simply don’t reflect the true beauty of the underwater world.
That’s why I created my Underwater Lightroom Presets—to bring ease, consistency and a punch of wow-factor to your workflow; so you can spend more time creating and less time tweaking.
🌊 Purpose: Made for the Ocean, by Someone Who Gets It
These presets are handcrafted from hundreds of hours spent underwater and editing in Lightroom. I designed them to enhance the unique lighting conditions we deal with underwater; from deep rock pools and open ocean shots to golden hour shallows. They’re not just “blue fixes”—they’re crafted tools to help you tell stories through colour, tone and mood.
🐠 Achievements: What These Presets Have Helped Me Do
Since using these presets in my own workflow, I’ve:
Cut down my editing time by over 50%.
Delivered consistent galleries across complex lighting environments.
Landed features in publications like Salty Magazine.
Created social media content that stops the scroll and reflects my signature style.
Helped many other photographers achieve the perfect shade of blue, elevated their images and streamlined their workflow.
These aren’t just filters; they’re a powerful foundation for developing your unique underwater aesthetic.
⚙️ Workflow Magic: How They Streamline and Amplify
Here’s how they work their magic:
One-click base edit to balance colour and exposure.
Smart tonal corrections to recover detail and enhance skin tones.
AI Subject masking for underwater portraits to achieve perfect skin tones.
Fully customisable—they’re a jumping-off point, not a creative limit.
No more starting from scratch every time. You’ll develop a faster editing rhythm, freeing up your time and creative energy.
Who Are They For?
These presets are for ocean-loving photographers who:
Shoot in water (underwater, surf, rock pools, back yard pools).
Want to speed up editing, while keeping the finished assets natural.
Value consistency, flow and impact across their galleries and social media.
Whether you're just starting out or deep into your photography journey, these underwater presets are a tool that help you edit with purpose and confidence.
Ready to Dive In?
Check out the collection here. Your underwater art deserves to shine—and your time deserves to be respected.
Let’s create more magic, and less burnout 🌊✨