Summer 03 Cool Summer | Summer Film Preset for Lightroom Mobile & Desktop

H3 is for fashion, editorial lifestyle, and contemporary travel photographers whose aesthetic references a cooler, more controlled visual language than the warm summer direction.

For photographers who use warm summer presets for most of their content and need a cool counterpart for editorial and fashion-forward work.

It is the most versatile editorial summer preset. H3's cool-controlled quality suits fashion, architecture, and editorial lifestyle content in summer conditions.

It pairs with H1 and H2 for complete coverage. Warm conditions get H1 or H2. Cool editorial content gets H3. Same collection, right preset for each register.

The color is still vibrant, just not warm. H3's polychrome quality applies to cool tones — blues are deeper, greens are organic, the overall color has presence without warmth.

1 × H3 Cool Summer DNG file — for Lightroom Mobile
1 × H3 Cool Summer XMP file — for Lightroom Classic
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This preset captures the fresh, airy aesthetic and cool organic tones similar to the iconic H3 filters. It’s the perfect professional alternative for those wanting a clean, analog-inspired look that feels bright and natural. By emulating the high-key color science of professional daylight film used in fashion and lifestyle shoots, the H3 ensures your digital shots have a polished, high-end finish that stands out on both desktop and mobile.

H3 works best in neutral to cool ambient light — overcast summer, coastal environments, architectural subjects. Keep white balance at natural cool rather than warming before applying.

White balance: 5,200-5,800K. Preset strength: 85%. On phone photos: 82-85%.

What is the difference between H3 and H6 Editorial Summer? H3 is cool with moderate contrast — the cool color is the defining quality. H6 is the highest contrast preset in the collection — bold, clean color with strong tonal separation. H3 for cool editorial color, H6 for maximum contrast polished finish.

Does H3 work for street photography? Yes — H3's cool, controlled quality suits the urban editorial register of street photography in summer conditions.