K2 Modern Classic Lightroom preset showing a Golden Kodachrome edit. Features high-saturation warm tones, deep contrast, and a nostalgic 70s film aesthetic.
K2 Modern Classic Lightroom preset showing a Golden Kodachrome edit. Features high-saturation warm tones, deep contrast, and a nostalgic 70s film aesthetic.

Chromatic 02 Warm Kodachrome | Kodachrome Film Preset for Lightroom Mobile & Desktop

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Warmer and richer than K1. Enhanced golden tones with the same vivid Kodachrome color rendering — best for warm-light scenarios where the added warmth works with the ambient light rather than against it.

✅ Lightroom Mobile & Desktop
✅ Works on RAW and JPEG
✅ Instant download
✅ Lifetime access

K2 takes the Kodachrome color foundation of K1 and shifts it toward the golden end of the warm spectrum. The vivid reds become richer and more amber. The blues retain their depth. The skin tones take on a golden quality specific to the best light of the day — late afternoon, golden hour, warm Mediterranean and tropical environments where the ambient light is already golden and the preset amplifies rather than adds warmth.

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$9.95 — one preset, instant download.

Or get all 3 Chromatic Archive presets for $19.95 — $6.66 per preset instead of $9.95.

Get all 3 for $19.95 → Chromatic Archive

Warmer and richer than K1. Enhanced golden tones with the same vivid Kodachrome color rendering — best for warm-light scenarios where the added warmth works with the ambient light rather than against it.

✅ Lightroom Mobile & Desktop
✅ Works on RAW and JPEG
✅ Instant download
✅ Lifetime access

K2 takes the Kodachrome color foundation of K1 and shifts it toward the golden end of the warm spectrum. The vivid reds become richer and more amber. The blues retain their depth. The skin tones take on a golden quality specific to the best light of the day — late afternoon, golden hour, warm Mediterranean and tropical environments where the ambient light is already golden and the preset amplifies rather than adds warmth.

 

  • K2 is for travel and outdoor photographers whose primary shooting window is warm light — golden hour, late afternoon, warm-climate destinations — and who want Kodachrome's vivid color character applied in its most flattering warm register.

    For photographers who find K1 slightly too neutral for their warm-light content.

  • The warmth is golden, not orange. K2's warmth is calibrated through the color channels specifically — warm tones shift golden rather than orange, maintaining the Kodachrome quality.

    It is the best Kodachrome preset for warm-climate travel. Mediterranean architecture, golden-hour beaches, warm markets — K2's golden warmth amplifies these environments directly.

    It flatters portraits in warm light. The golden midtone quality of K2 suits skin in warm ambient conditions — portraits look golden and present.

  • 1 × K2 Warm Kodachrome DNG file — for Lightroom Mobile
    1 × K2 Warm Kodachrome XMP file — for Lightroom Classic
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  • This preset captures the high-saturation, warm-glow aesthetic similar to the iconic K2 filters. It’s the perfect professional alternative for those wanting a bold, analog-inspired look that feels nostalgic and sun-baked. By emulating the "pushed" color science of vintage color-negative film used in outdoor lifestyle photography, the K2 ensures your digital shots have a polished, radiant finish.

  • Step 1 — White balance first. K2 assumes a warm starting point — 5,200-5,600K, Tint +5. The golden warmth of K2 reads most naturally on a warm foundation. Preserve the warm ambient rather than neutralising it.

    Step 2 — Apply K2 Warm Kodachrome. The warm Kodachrome color rendering, golden tones, and film character apply simultaneously.

    Step 3 — Adjust Exposure and White Balance per photo. Per-photo Exposure and White Balance correction on top of K2's Kodachrome foundation.

    For golden hour photography: do not over-warm white balance before applying — K2 adds significant warmth. Start at 5,400-5,600K and assess after applying.

    Portrait photography with K2: check Orange Saturation after applying — reduce by -3 to -5 if skin reads warm-orange rather than golden. The combination of warm ambient light plus K2's golden character can push skin orange in very warm conditions.

    On phone photos: 78-80% strength.

  • What is the difference between K2 and K1? K1 is the clean, balanced Kodachrome baseline for versatile use. K2 adds golden warmth — suited to warm-light conditions where K1's more neutral character underperforms the quality of the ambient.

    Does K2 work in non-golden-hour conditions? K2 works in any warm-toned conditions. In cool or overcast light, the added warmth can read as heavy — K1 is more appropriate for those conditions.