Meridian presets appeared thanks to the work of a group of inspired wedding shooters, who wanted to help amateurs get brilliant results. Meridian presets are a unique combination of mystery and intrigue fascinating the viewer again and again.
In the article you will get acquainted with Instagram accounts of the creators of these effects and find out everything about Meridian presets and download its free analogues.
Meridian Presets Packs
On a Meridian Presets website you can find over 12 premium Lightroom & ACR filters. Look them through below and pick up the best ones, having seen the results.
Meridian Presets: Cascade 01
Created by: Benj Haisch
Price: $79
Number of Meridian presets included: 12
Cascade presets were specifically developed to enhance wedding shots. They will be a great point to start especially when you have to work in tricky lighting.
Meridian Presets: Cascade 02
Created by: Benj Haisch
Price: $99
Number of Meridian presets included: 32
Cascade 02 presets are suitable for editing shots taken in various lighting conditions. Thus, no matter what the light intensity is, four different color looks with 5 tonal variations perfectly adapt to any scene. These effects were inspired by the variety of shooting locations giving photographers a range of color options. Having applied them, you will distract viewer’s attention from the unnecessary details preserving the natural color gamut.
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Meridian Presets: C&A – “Punchy, Wild & Moody”
Created by: Cody & Allison Harris
Price: $59
Number of Meridian presets included: 18
Punchy, moody and unique Cody and Allison presets are exactly what you need for sensitive photos. Having applied them, you will turn your pics into masterpieces. They will acquire warm highlights and look really vibrant. Moreover, they will enhance contrast and saturation. Even if the weather was cloudy on the day of shooting, these effects will make the shots bright and eye-catching.
Meridian Presets: Hero – “Dreamy”
Created by: Rafal Bojar
Price: $59
Number of Meridian presets included: 22
This set contains completely different tools that don’t resemble each other. Each preset adds a unique effect to the photo, making it dreamy and soft. By the way, some presets significantly change the colors while others just slightly alter them.
Meridian Presets: KLN – “Moody Brown & Golden Tones”
Created by: Kevin Klein
Price: $69
Number of Meridian presets included: 14
KLN presets are Kevin’s love poem to summer and all people who are in love with this season. These Meridian presets will add visual emotions to your images. Moody brown and golden tones with muted greens and clear whites.
- Read my review of Dirty Boots Presets.
Meridian Presets: LPX – “Warm, Rich & Beautiful”
Created by: Lukas Piatek
Price: $69
Number of Meridian presets included: 24
LPX set is warm, rich and beautiful. This bundle of Meridian presets was inspired by numerous trips around the world that is why Lukas’ tools work in any lighting conditions. It is the only set supplied with a tone editor to give you a perfect image no matter how difficult the shooting conditions were. It even includes artistic presets that may be used for such techniques as Double Exposure.
Meridian Presets: PBX – “Subtle, Neutral & Natural”
Created by: Pablo Beglez
Price: $59
Number of Meridian presets included: 24
These are warm effects with amber, brown and golden tints. This pack perfectly works with any camera file regardless of the lighting conditions. Moreover, it is suitable for interior photography.
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Meridian Presets: Siren – “Vintage, Modern & Badass”
Created by: Laura Beck
Price: $59
Number of Meridian presets included: 15
It is a combination of vintage, modern and brutal vibes. They work great with all skin tones ‒ from dark black to light brown as well as all intermediary tones.
- Read my Peter Mckinnon Presets Overview.
Meridian Presets: Slate & Ivory
Created by: Jennifer Moher
Price: $59
Number of Meridian presets included: 10 (black and white)
Slate & Ivory Meridian presets are helpful for portrait shooters of all levels. Having applied them, you will get the B&W film effect you always wanted to create. Inspired by vintage films, this set will make a huge difference to any collection of = tools.
Meridian Presets: Slate & Iviory 2.0
Created by: Jennifer Moher
Price: $59
Number of Meridian presets included: 15
This collection of Meridian presets is inspired by old movies. When I use Color and B&W tools, I get the look that reminds me of old retro films. When a viewer sees the image, he/she feels a connection with it. These Meridian presets are the place where endlessness and nostalgia meet each other resulting in fantastic effects.
Meridian Presets: Solstice – “Rich Colors With a Slight Matte Finish”
Created by: Meg Loeks
Price: $59
Number of Meridian presets included: 13
Featuring high contrast, warm skin shades and bright greenery, these Solstice presets ideally work with poorly lit shots.
Meridian Presets: Stag & Doe
Created by: Joshua Mikhaiel
Price: $59
Number of Meridian presets included: 18
If you are looking for the tools that bring wild and crazy effect, pay attention to this set. These Meridian presets have everything you need ‒ grain, texture, grit, etc.
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Meridian Presets’ Instagram
Username: @meridianpresets
Genre: wedding, portrait, travel photography
Followers: 13.3k
If you visit the Meridian presets’ Instagram page, you will find a great number of beautiful wedding, portrait and travel pics. All of them are enhanced with Meridian filters. It is very convenient since photographers write what preset they applied to this or that photo.
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FREE Alternatives to Meridian Presets
Don’t worry if you are in love with Meridian presets but can’t afford them. There are some free alternatives producing similar effects. Having applied them, you will enhance your images with analog pastel tones.
1. Wind
This effect is perfect to make wedding photos more colorful and bright. Having applied it, a yellow-green tone will appear in the image making it vivid and eye-catching.
2. Old Film
This tool will turn your image into an old film photograph adding the feeling of happiness and warmth. Use this effect to improve contrast and make the overall look softer.
3. Matte
If you are a studio shooter or engaged in any kind of decorative photography, don’t miss this tool. It makes the image softer adding orange and brown shades.
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