welcome to my aesthetic 101 bitches.

these are the presets I use daily to achieve my signature aesthetic, bright, white & clean.

now I have a 2 ground rules when I take photos for my instagram (insane? yes) and these presets are intended to be used on photos that follow:

1. photos must predominately include a white/cream background. that doesn’t mean that everything in the background has to be stark white, it just means that there needs to be enough white-ish somewhere in the photo that it creates a cohesive theme. you can’t get a bright white theme with photos taken on green walls.

   • tip: for some outdoor shots I use the sky as my ‘white’ (as long as there’s enough of it in frame)

2. no photos at night. i feel like this is self explanatory. there’s a reason you haven’t seen me stargazing on my feed in the last 7 years.

moral of the story, presets are not miracle workers (except 2 of them.) they work on the photos that they are intended for, so keep that in mind when taking photos. presets aren’t one size fits all, you can adjust the exposure/contrast/coloring to get the most out of each of your photos! also these presets are how I personally like my photos to look, if you’re not a fan of that style- these presets aren’t for you!

here’s what’s included in the aesthetic pack:

basic bitch

for all you pumpkin spice lululemon queens. this preset is self explanatory. she basic. this preset brightens without compromising contrast & shadows, while still getting that creamy, airy aesthetic.

everyday thot

brighter & cooler than ‘basic bitch’ - everyday thot is perfect for photos with some shadows, skew a bit on the yellow side. this preset looks BOMB on indoor photos and outdoor, as it keeps the blues of the sky, just mutes them to be a bit more subtle.

leo szn

when you’re a leo, every season is leo szn. this preset is amazing for photos when YOU are the mother fuxing STAR (like every leo is.) it brightens shadows, adds luminance, tones down the blues, & adds a creamy soft warm hue. but don’t worry. she isn’t orange. sips tea

desperate

we’ve all been there. your insta-incompetent s/o snapped a solid 3 photos and they all fucking suck. they can’t be salvaged but you can’t waste the outfit. you’re devastated. you’re dare I say….desperate. this preset is a hail mary. for your backlit, shadowy, seemingly unsalvageable terrible photos. but be warned, do NOT use this preset on any photo with good/slightly okay light. you’ll look fucking insane.

lukewarm mess

the sister of desperate. another preset intended for shit & backlit photos. ‘lukewarm mess’ adds a warmer, pastel, almost “vintage-y” feel to photos in need. I personally love this one for outdoor photo with direct sun, it eliminates all the shadows & makes everything creamy & soft. but again, DO NOT THROW A LUKEWARM MESS ON A HOT SNACK. reserve this only for photos that are in dire need of a facelift.