VSCO K Series vintage film Lightroom presets for rich reds and nostalgic documentary-style photography.
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VSCO K Series vintage film Lightroom presets for rich reds and nostalgic documentary-style photography.
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Chromatic Archive | 3 Kodachrome Film Presets for Lightroom Mobile & Desktop

$19.95 $29.95

Three slide film looks. One Kodachrome philosophy. $6.66 per preset.

Most photographers pay $10 per preset. The Chromatic Archive gives you three — for $6.66 each.

Not three variations of the same warm filter. Three calibrated expressions of classic Kodachrome slide film — from clean and vibrant to bold and high-contrast.

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

THE CHROMATIC ARCHIVE — 3 PRESETS, ONE SLIDE FILM PHILOSOPHY

The Chromatic Archive is built around Kodachrome slide film color science — one of the most distinctive and sought-after looks in photography history.

Vivid reds and oranges with a richness that digital cameras don't render naturally. Deep, slightly cyan-shifted blues that feel saturated without looking processed. Warm skin tones that stay natural within the vibrant palette. High micro-contrast that makes images feel sharp, dimensional, and alive.

Kodachrome was discontinued in 2010 after 74 years. The Chromatic Archive brings that color science to Lightroom — three presets covering the full range of Kodachrome expression, from clean and timeless to bold and dramatic.

Apply in one click. Fine-tune exposure. Done.

The 3 Kodachrome Film Presets

K1 — Classic Kodachrome The most faithful recreation of the original Kodachrome look. Clean, warm, and subtly vibrant — vivid reds, deep blues, warm skin tones, moderate contrast. The most versatile preset in the collection and the best starting point for photographers new to slide film color.

K2 — Warm Kodachrome Warmer and richer than K1. Enhanced golden tones with the same vivid slide film color rendering. Best for warm-light scenarios — golden hour, late afternoon, warm Mediterranean environments — where the added warmth works with the ambient light rather than against it.

K3 — High Contrast Slide The boldest preset in the collection. More contrast and deeper color than K1 and K2 — closer to the dramatic quality of older Kodachrome stocks. Best for landscape, travel, and architectural photography where maximum visual impact is the goal.

Why Kodachrome color in 2026?

Digital cameras are engineered for accuracy — neutral color rendering, controlled saturation, true-to-life results.

Kodachrome was engineered for impact. The vivid reds, deep blues, and warm skin tones weren't accidents — they were deliberate decisions that made photographs feel more alive than the scene they captured.

Fifty years later those characteristics are still compelling. Travel photography, landscape work, and colorful outdoor content look fundamentally different with Kodachrome color science than with standard digital rendering.

Most photographers pay $10 per preset. You pay $6.66.

Three precisely calibrated slide film looks for $19.99.

Want more than 3 presets?

The Studio Archive contains every preset collection we make — 130+ presets for $89. That's $0.68 per preset, and it includes every new preset we release for life.

View the Studio Archive →

The Studio Archive | 130+ Film Presets for Lightroom Mobile & Desktop
The Studio Archive | 130+ Film Presets for Lightroom Mobile & Desktop
$89.95

Three slide film looks. One Kodachrome philosophy. $6.66 per preset.

Most photographers pay $10 per preset. The Chromatic Archive gives you three — for $6.66 each.

Not three variations of the same warm filter. Three calibrated expressions of classic Kodachrome slide film — from clean and vibrant to bold and high-contrast.

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

THE CHROMATIC ARCHIVE — 3 PRESETS, ONE SLIDE FILM PHILOSOPHY

The Chromatic Archive is built around Kodachrome slide film color science — one of the most distinctive and sought-after looks in photography history.

Vivid reds and oranges with a richness that digital cameras don't render naturally. Deep, slightly cyan-shifted blues that feel saturated without looking processed. Warm skin tones that stay natural within the vibrant palette. High micro-contrast that makes images feel sharp, dimensional, and alive.

Kodachrome was discontinued in 2010 after 74 years. The Chromatic Archive brings that color science to Lightroom — three presets covering the full range of Kodachrome expression, from clean and timeless to bold and dramatic.

Apply in one click. Fine-tune exposure. Done.

The 3 Kodachrome Film Presets

K1 — Classic Kodachrome The most faithful recreation of the original Kodachrome look. Clean, warm, and subtly vibrant — vivid reds, deep blues, warm skin tones, moderate contrast. The most versatile preset in the collection and the best starting point for photographers new to slide film color.

K2 — Warm Kodachrome Warmer and richer than K1. Enhanced golden tones with the same vivid slide film color rendering. Best for warm-light scenarios — golden hour, late afternoon, warm Mediterranean environments — where the added warmth works with the ambient light rather than against it.

K3 — High Contrast Slide The boldest preset in the collection. More contrast and deeper color than K1 and K2 — closer to the dramatic quality of older Kodachrome stocks. Best for landscape, travel, and architectural photography where maximum visual impact is the goal.

Why Kodachrome color in 2026?

Digital cameras are engineered for accuracy — neutral color rendering, controlled saturation, true-to-life results.

Kodachrome was engineered for impact. The vivid reds, deep blues, and warm skin tones weren't accidents — they were deliberate decisions that made photographs feel more alive than the scene they captured.

Fifty years later those characteristics are still compelling. Travel photography, landscape work, and colorful outdoor content look fundamentally different with Kodachrome color science than with standard digital rendering.

Most photographers pay $10 per preset. You pay $6.66.

Three precisely calibrated slide film looks for $19.99.

Want more than 3 presets?

The Studio Archive contains every preset collection we make — 130+ presets for $89. That's $0.68 per preset, and it includes every new preset we release for life.

View the Studio Archive →

 

  • Travel photography — colorful environments, architecture, markets, landscapes. Kodachrome's vivid color science makes travel subjects more compelling.

    Landscape photography — rich reds, deep blues, and high micro-contrast suit dramatic outdoor scenes. K3 is particularly strong for landscape work.

    Outdoor lifestyle — vibrant but controlled color for everyday outdoor content that wants more presence than standard film presets.

    Street photography in colorful environments — the vivid rendering adds energy to urban scenes with strong color.

    Nature and wildlife — the combination of vivid color and good skin/subject tone rendering works well for nature photography.

  • $6.66 per preset — three precisely calibrated Kodachrome-inspired presets at $6.66 each — below the $10 market rate.

    Authentic slide film color science — vivid reds (+15-25 saturation), deep cyan-shifted blues (+20-30 saturation), and natural skin tones within the vibrant palette. The three characteristics that define Kodachrome.

    High micro-contrast — Kodachrome's three-dimensional, sharp quality comes from micro-contrast. The Chromatic Archive recreates this through Texture and Clarity calibration — images feel sharp and dimensional without artificial sharpening.

    Skin-safe within a vibrant palette — Orange Luminance is calibrated in all three presets to keep skin bright and natural even with high overall saturation.

    Works everywhere — Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, and Lightroom Mobile on iPhone and Android.

  • 3 presets for Lightroom Mobile (DNG) 3 presets for Lightroom Desktop (XMP) Step-by-step installation guide Instant download after purchase Lifetime access

  • Inspired by the rich color and crisp tonal character of classic slide photography, this collection recreates the luminous highlights and defined contrast that made vintage color film iconic. The presets are designed to enhance light and color while maintaining natural balance and detail.

    • Purchase and download instantly

    • Import into Lightroom Mobile or Desktop

    • Apply any preset in one click

    • Adjust exposure for your specific photo

    • Done — consistent slide film color across your gallery

Three presets. One slide film foundation. $9 each.

GET 3 CHROMATIC PRESETS — $19.99

Or get all 130+ presets for $89 → The Studio Archive