# Dark and Moody Lightroom Presets

**Dark and Moody Lightroom Presets (8 Presets: XMP + DNG)**

**Dark and moody Lightroom presets** designed for cinematic shadows, rich tones, and a dramatic atmosphere while keeping skin tones clean and highlights controlled. This pack is ideal for portraits, street photography, rain scenes, cafés, indoor low light, and travel storytelling when you want a deep, premium moody aesthetic without muddy colors.

#### Dark and Moody look

-   Cinematic dark tones with rich shadow depth
-   Soft highlight control for a smooth, film-style finish
-   Deep contrast that keeps details clean (not crushed)
-   Natural skin tones with a warm moody feel

#### Key features

-   8 preset looks in XMP + 8 preset looks in DNG
-   Built for shade, overcast light, rainy scenes, and warm indoor lighting
-   Fast one-click starting point with flexible fine-tuning
-   Helps keep a consistent moody aesthetic across a full photo set
-   Non-destructive editing approach (your original photo stays unchanged)
-   Works with Lightroom Mobile, Lightroom Classic, Lightroom (CC), and Adobe Camera Raw

#### What’s included

-   8 Dark and Moody preset items (XMP) for Lightroom Desktop and Adobe Camera Raw
-   8 Dark and Moody preset items (DNG) for Lightroom Mobile
-   Simple setup and use guide

#### Compatibility

-   Adobe Lightroom (Desktop and Mobile)
-   Adobe Lightroom Classic
-   Adobe Camera Raw (version 10.3 or later)
-   Mac and Windows supported
-   Works with RAW and JPEG images

#### Best for

-   Moody portraits and cinematic lifestyle photography
-   Street photography, urban edits, and night mood scenes
-   Cafés, indoor warm light, and low-light environments
-   Creators who want a dark, dramatic, consistent feed aesthetic

#### How to get the best results

-   **Step 1:** Expose slightly brighter if the scene is very dark.
-   **Step 2:** Apply a preset, then adjust Exposure for your preferred mood.
-   **Step 3:** Fine-tune Shadows and Blacks to keep detail while staying dark.
-   **Step 4:** If skin looks too warm or too cool, adjust White Balance slightly.

#### FAQ (quick answers)

**Does this work on Lightroom Mobile?**  
Yes. Use the DNG preset items with Lightroom Mobile.

**Does this work on Lightroom Desktop and Camera Raw?**  
Yes. Use the XMP preset items with Lightroom Desktop, Lightroom Classic, and Adobe Camera Raw.

**Will it work on RAW and JPEG photos?**  
Yes. It works on both. RAW gives you the most flexibility for shadow detail and highlight control.

**Can I adjust the look after applying it?**  
Yes. Each preset is a starting point. Fine-tune exposure, white balance, contrast, and HSL to match your lighting.

**Dark and Moody** is made to deliver a cinematic, dramatic look with rich shadows, controlled highlights, and clean, premium tones.

## Details

- **Price:** 10.0 USD - 49.99 USD
- **Vendor:** AAA Presets
- **Type:** Lightroom Presets
- **Tags:** adobe lightroom presets, black presets, Blogger presets, Cinematic Presets, instagram presets, lightroom presets, Minimalist presets, moody presets, Portrait presets, presets before and after, professional lightroom presets

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Personal | 10.00 USD | In stock |
| Commercial | 14.99 USD | In stock |
| Extended | 49.99 USD | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-05-21