THE SUMMER LOOK - Lightroom Preset By …: what you get for $5.59 (and who should skip it)

If your outdoor photos keep coming out flat, washed out, or painfully over-contrasted, you know the specific frustration of staring at a golden-hour shot that just doesn’t feel like the way you saw it. You want that sun-kissed, vibrant look without spending an hour tweaking sliders for every single frame. That is exactly the job THE SUMMER LOOK Lightroom preset is built to handle. For $5.59, Felipe Prieto offers a single, highly specific edit designed to make outdoor hues pop while taming harsh sunlight. It is not a massive library of 500 presets; it is one focused tool for people who want their summer and travel content to look professional with a single click.

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What you’re actually buying

At $5.59, you are not buying a generic “aesthetic” bundle; you are buying a specific visual outcome. The core of this offer is a preset engineered to balance three things that usually fight each other in bright photography: rich color, soft highlights, and clean contrast. Most cheap presets either crush your shadows into black holes or blow out your sky into white. The Summer Look aims for the middle ground—what Prieto calls a “dreamy, professional look”—by taming direct sunlight so your skin tones and landscapes retain detail.

The file size is a solid 119 MB, which suggests a substantial, high-quality profile rather than a thin, low-resolution file. You get the preset itself, but the real value lies in the included pro-tip: the preset is designed to be a starting point, not a finish line. Prieto explicitly encourages you to tweak the White Balance after applying the edit. This is a crucial detail for buyers. It means the preset is built with flexibility in mind, allowing you to shift the temperature warmer or cooler to match the specific lighting of your photo. You are getting a tool that respects the unique conditions of your shoot, not a rigid filter that forces every image to look identical. (THE SUMMER LOOK -)

Why it’s on our radar

This product stands out because it rejects the “bigger is better” trend in the preset market. Instead of dumping 100 files on you, Felipe Prieto focused on perfecting one specific look: the vibrant, sun-drenched summer aesthetic. For creators who have a consistent brand voice—think travel vloggers, lifestyle bloggers, or real estate photographers shooting bright exteriors—this specificity is a feature, not a bug. You do not need to sift through “moody,” “vintage,” or “dark” presets to find the one that matches your content. (THE SUMMER LOOK -)

The approach to color grading here is also worth noting. By emphasizing “soft highlights” and “perfect contrast,” the preset addresses the two most common complaints about outdoor photography: harsh glare and flat images. It is a practical solution for people who want their photos to look polished without deep-diving into advanced Lightroom tutorials. One buyer noted that they have been using it since they got it and that it “made my photos look amazing,” which suggests the edit holds up well over time and across different types of outdoor shots. Gumroad reviews

What actually matters

Before you hit buy, keep these three checks in mind to ensure this preset fits your workflow: (THE SUMMER LOOK -)

• Check your Lightroom version: The download is a standard 119 MB file. Confirm whether it is formatted for Lightroom Classic (DNG/XMP) or Lightroom CC (mobile/desktop) to ensure it imports smoothly into your specific setup. (THE SUMMER LOOK -)
• Test the White Balance tip: Do not just apply the preset and move on. As Prieto suggests, try shifting the temperature slider slightly. If the preset looks too warm on your specific shot, a cooler white balance will make it look natural. This step is the difference between a “filtered” look and a “professionally graded” look. (THE SUMMER LOOK -)
• Match it to your content: This is a summer/outdoor preset. If your portfolio is primarily low-light interiors, moody street photography, or black-and-white work, this specific look will not be your primary tool. It shines brightest on images with natural light, blue skies, and vibrant colors. (THE SUMMER LOOK -)

Mid-check

If you are ready to test out this specific summer aesthetic on your next batch of outdoor photos, you can grab the file directly. (THE SUMMER LOOK -)

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FAQ

Does this preset work on both mobile and desktop Lightroom? The download is a 119 MB digital file. Typically, these presets are provided in formats compatible with both Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC (mobile). Check the specific file extension in your download folder (usually .xmp or .dng) to confirm compatibility with your version of the software. (THE SUMMER LOOK -)

Is this a one-time purchase or a subscription? This is a one-time purchase for $5.59. You pay once and receive the digital download immediately. There are no recurring fees or subscription costs associated with The Summer Look preset.

Can I use this preset on photos that are not taken in the summer? Yes. While the preset is named “The Summer Look” and is optimized for bright, outdoor conditions, it can be applied to any photo. However, it will shine best on images with natural light and vibrant colors. For indoor or low-light photos, you may need to adjust the exposure and white balance significantly to get a natural result.

Bottom line

If you are tired of fighting with harsh highlights and flat colors in your outdoor photography, THE SUMMER LOOK is a low-risk, high-reward addition to your toolkit. At $5.59, it is cheaper than a coffee, and it delivers a specific, polished aesthetic that can save you hours of manual editing. It is not a magic wand for every type of photo, but for anyone shooting bright, vibrant content, it is a sharp, focused tool that does exactly what it promises. Grab the file, test it on your last batch of outdoor shots, and see if that sun-kissed look clicks for your brand.