Fine Art 02 Warm Ethereal | Fine Art Film Preset for Lightroom Mobile & Desktop

F2 is for fine art portrait photographers who shoot in warm natural light — golden hour, afternoon window light, warm studio setups — and want the Fine Art Archive's ethereal quality with a warm rather than neutral foundation.

For photographers who find F1 slightly too cool or neutral for their portrait work and want the next step toward warmth without losing the fine art character.

The warmth feels natural, not applied. F2's warmth is in the midtones — where skin tones live — rather than applied globally. The result feels like warm light rather than a warm filter.

The fade adds dreamy softness. F2's slight fade quality — lifted shadows, softened contrast — creates a dreamy, considered quality that suits the intimate register of fine art portrait photography.

It bridges fine art and warm portrait photography. F2 sits between the pure restraint of F1 and the warmer glow direction of the G-series — the right balance for fine art portrait work in warm light.

1 × F2 Warm Ethereal DNG file — for Lightroom Mobile
1 × F2 Warm Ethereal XMP file — for Lightroom Classic
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This preset captures the crisp, cool-mellow aesthetic and refined matte tones similar to the iconic F2 filters. It’s the perfect professional alternative for those wanting an understated, analog-inspired look that feels sleek and modern. By emulating the chemical cooling process of specialized cinema film, the F2 ensures your digital shots have a polished, "cold-press" finish that stands out on both desktop and mobile.

F2 works best in warm natural light — golden hour, late afternoon, warm window light. In cool or overcast conditions, the warmth can read as heavier than intended. For those conditions, F1 is more appropriate.

White balance: 5,200-5,500K before applying. F2's warm character stacks with warm white balance — correct to warm-neutral first.

On phone photos: 82-85% strength.

What is the difference between F2 and F3? F2 adds warmth and a soft fade to the ethereal foundation. F3 Muted Fine Art is more desaturated and characterful — the most artistic expression of the collection. F2 for warm portrait sessions, F3 for editorial and deliberate artistic work.

Does F2 work for maternity photography? Yes — F2's warm, dreamy, soft quality suits the intimate and emotional register of maternity photography well.