For the last hour before sunset, when the sun hangs low and shadows stretch far across the frame. A warm glow without blowing out the sky, calm contrast and long lines throughout the image.
- XMP · Lightroom Classic, CC & Camera Raw
- .costyle · Capture One
- .cube · 3D LUT (DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro)
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Low Sun
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Character and mood
Low Sun is built for the moment the sun is almost gone but the light still decides everything. Shadows stretch out, colours turn warm, and a flat frame suddenly gets direction.
What the preset does to your photo: highlights stay safe while shadows keep just enough light to read clearly. Orange and yellow get a subtle glow, skin tones stay natural. Contrast builds without turning harsh, and the blacks gain depth.
The look suits landscapes with an open horizon, street photography where long shadows shape the frame, and outdoor lifestyle photos with people in the late afternoon sun.
Choose Low Sun when the sun still sits just above the horizon and you want to emphasise that direction of light. If you are shooting in the heart of a colourful sunset, Evening Red from this pack fits better. Shoot with the sun to the side or behind you, so the shadows fall visibly across the frame.
Installation
Lightroom Classic & CC (desktop)
Unzip the downloaded file on your computer. Open Lightroom Classic and go to the Develop module. Right-click the Presets panel, choose 'Import Presets', and select the .xmp file. The preset appears in your list immediately and can be applied to any photo straight away.
Lightroom Mobile
Lightroom Mobile syncs presets via the cloud. Import the .xmp file into Lightroom CC on your desktop first. Once cloud sync completes, the preset is automatically available on your phone or tablet. An Adobe CC subscription is required for this sync feature.
Capture One
Unzip the file. Open Capture One and navigate to the Styles panel. Click the arrow next to 'Styles' and choose 'Import Style'. Select the .costyle file. The style is available in your library immediately. Works with Capture One version 21 and later.
DaVinci Resolve / Premiere Pro (3D LUT)
Copy the .cube file to your application's LUT folder. In DaVinci Resolve via Project Settings → Color Management → LUT folders. In Premiere Pro via the Lumetri Color panel → Creative tab → Look → Browse. The LUT works on both LOG and standard exposed video footage.
