Updated September 2026
Halloween is one of the most visually striking times of the year for photographers. Between glowing jack-o'-lanterns, golden leaves, and moody costumes, every photo has the potential to tell a story. But editing those deep blacks, warm oranges, and low-light scenes can be challenging. That’s where Halloween Lightroom Presets come in.
At Lou & Marks, our Halloween Lightroom Presets are designed to make editing effortless while preserving the authentic mood of the season. They enhance color, contrast, and depth so your spooky photos look professional, cohesive, and full of character.
Here are the best Halloween Lightroom Presets to create beautifully haunting images this season.
1. Spooky Season Lightroom Presets
Our best-seller and the go-to choice for Halloween. Spooky Season Presets are rich and dark, with soft blacks and deep orange tones that bring out the essence of fall. Perfect for pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and evening portraits, these presets are versatile enough to carry through the entire season.
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2. Dark & Eerie Lightroom Presets
If you want edits that lean into the mysterious side of Halloween, Dark & Eerie is your match. These presets add depth with strong shadows and moody highlights, giving portraits and outdoor scenes a beautifully intense finish. They work especially well for night photography, costume portraits, and dramatic edits.
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3. Midnight Glow Lightroom Presets
Midnight Glow Presets capture the eerie balance between shadow and light, echoing the cinematic feel of vintage 16mm horror films. Perfect for photos lit by lanterns, candles, or glowing pumpkins, these presets add a haunting glow while softening highlights and preserving shadow detail.
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4. October Magic Lightroom Presets
October Magic Presets capture the heart of the season with warm, glowing edits that highlight golden oranges, rustic browns, and soft contrast. Ideal for family sessions, outdoor photos, and cozy fall settings, they give every image a consistent, seasonal look.
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5. Haunted Mood Lightroom Presets
Haunted Mood Presets are designed for those who want a darker, moodier finish. With softened blacks and deep tonality, they create a mysterious look while preserving skin tones beautifully. Perfect for creative portraits, costume sessions, and Halloween-inspired storytelling.
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6. Chestnut Film Lightroom Presets
Chestnut Film Presets bring a soft vintage touch to fall and Halloween photography. With warm chestnut undertones and subtle film-inspired grain, they are ideal for outdoor sessions, lifestyle images, and autumn details. These presets create timeless edits that feel both seasonal and classic.
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7. The Spooky Lightroom Preset Bundle
If you love all things Halloween, the Spooky Bundle brings together every preset you need in one hauntingly beautiful collection. Inside you’ll find 10 full preset collections — Dark Academia, Dark Autumn, Dark & Eerie, Dark & Moody, October Rust, Spooky Season, Spooky Black & White, Trick or Treat, Halloween, and Haunted (exclusive to the bundle).
From glowing jack-o’-lantern nights to moody autumn portraits, these presets are designed to cover every kind of fall photo. Whether you’re capturing cozy pumpkin patch sessions, dramatic costume portraits, or atmospheric outdoor scenes, the Spooky Bundle gives you versatile one-click edits that bring out rich tones, cinematic depth, and unmistakable Halloween magic.
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How to Install Lou & Marks Presets (Quick Guide)
Lou & Marks presets use the modern XMP preset format for current Lightroom Mobile, Lightroom Desktop, and Lightroom Classic workflows. Installation is quick and easy:
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Lightroom Mobile (Free App)
- Download the preset ZIP file to your phone. Do not unzip it.
- Open the Lightroom Mobile app and open any photo.
- Tap Presets, then tap the three dots (…) in the top-right.
- Select Import Presets and choose the ZIP file you downloaded.
- Your presets will appear in the Presets panel after the import is complete.
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Lightroom Desktop
- Open Lightroom Desktop and open a photo.
- Open the Presets panel and choose Import Presets.
- Select your preset ZIP file or XMP files, then import them.
- Your presets will appear in the Presets panel after import.
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Lightroom Classic
- Open Lightroom Classic and go to the Develop module.
- In the Presets panel on the left, click the “+” and choose Import Presets.
- Select your downloaded XMP preset files and click Import.
- Your presets will appear in the Presets panel.
New to presets? Check out our full guide Lightroom Presets 101
Want to explore all of our Lightroom preset collections? Browse the full Lou & Marks preset library.
The Takeaway
Halloween only comes once a year, but the photos you take can last a lifetime. With presets like Spooky Season, Dark & Eerie, Midnight Glow, October Magic, Haunted Mood, and Chestnut Film, you’ll have every tool you need to transform your images into striking fall edits.
Shop the full Spooky Season Collection and start editing your Halloween photos today. You can also view our full collection of Halloween Lightroom Presets.
