California 03 Bold Teal | Cinematic Travel Preset for Lightroom Mobile & Desktop

C3 is for travel and outdoor photographers who want their photography to have cinematic visual character and immediate impact.

For photographers who shoot in locations with strong inherent color — architecture, landscapes, coastal environments — where the color contrast of C3 amplifies rather than fights the subject.

For photographers whose content appears alongside other travel photography and want their work to stand out immediately.

The teal-orange balance is calibrated, not heavy. C3's color separation reads as cinematic quality rather than an obvious filter. The teal is concentrated in the shadow range; the warmth is in the highlights. The combination adds depth.

It makes colorful environments more colorful. C3 is specifically calibrated for outdoor environments where the color is already present — it enhances rather than creates.

It suits a wide range of travel subjects. Architecture, landscape, coastal, urban — C3's cinematic character works across different travel subjects with the same visual consistency.

1 × California 03 Bold Teal DNG file — for Lightroom Mobile

1 × California 03 Bold Teal XMP file — for Lightroom Classic

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This preset captures the bold, high-contrast aesthetic and rich, saturated tones similar to the iconic C3 chromatic filters. It’s the perfect professional alternative for those wanting a powerful, vibrant film look that makes every detail stand out on both desktop and mobile.

C3 works best on photos with strong inherent color contrast — blue sky against warm architecture, green foliage against warm light, coastal scenes.

For portrait photography: reduce to 70-75% strength. The teal shadow quality can add an unflattering coolness to skin in shadow areas. Add Orange Luminance +8 after applying to keep skin warmer.

On phone photos: 78-82% strength.

Is C3 too bold for everyday use? C3 is the most characterful preset in the collection — it is designed for photographs with strong visual subject matter, not for subtle everyday content. For everyday versatility, C1 or C2 are the better starting points.

What is the difference between C3 and C6 Cool Contrast? C3 is warm-and-teal — bold color contrast with warm highlights. C6 is cool throughout — controlled contrast with a cleaner, more editorial color quality. C3 for maximum visual impact, C6 for cool architectural precision.