Which Christmas Aesthetic Are You? Find the Perfect Holiday Lightroom Presets for Every Style

Every Christmas tells its story through color: deep reds by firelight, soft whites against snow, golden warmth glowing from the tree. Whether your holiday style is cozy and nostalgic or modern and moody, the right preset captures that magic in one click. Here’s how to find the perfect Lou & Marks presets for your favorite festive vibe this season.

Red Christmas — Classic & Cozy

Red Christmas is warm, nostalgic, and full of joy. It’s the heart of the holidays, filled with plaid scarves, ribbons, candlelight, and the glow of a cozy evening at home. Our Cozy Holiday, Vibrant Christmas, and Very Merry presets bring out deep reds, creamy whites, and golden highlights, giving every photo that timeless, heartfelt warmth.

Cozy Holiday – Adds bright light and glowing reds for classic holiday edits.

Vibrant Christmas – Brightens red tones and enhances contrast for dreamy Christmas color.

Very Merry – A playful, balanced edit that keeps skin tones natural while making reds pop.

Gold Christmas — Warm & Glowing

Gold Christmas feels like champagne lights and laughter. It’s elegant, luminous, and full of sparkle. That glow makes every photo look like a celebration. Use Golden Holiday, Warm Eggnog, or Cozy Glow to bathe your photos in honeyed tones and soft brilliance, perfect for glowing ornaments and golden-hour scenes.

Cozy Glow – Softens highlights and adds subtle shimmer for radiant, golden edits.

Golden Holiday – Creates rich, golden warmth with soft brightness for sophisticated glow.

Warm Eggnog – Adds creamy warmth and a cozy vintage tint for softly lit holiday images.

Green Christmas — Classy & Festive

Green Christmas captures the scent of pine and the calm of nature during the holidays. It’s rustic, grounding, and full of life, with a perfect balance of winter light and evergreen charm. With Evergreen, Wintergreen Dreams, and Winter Mint, your photos gain crisp greens, cozy contrast, and a serene depth that feels both natural and festive.

Evergreen – Deepens greens and adds contrast for natural outdoor photos.

Wintergreen Dreams – Adds a clean, vintage green tone with soft film grain.

Winter Mint – A cool-toned edit that enhances greens with soft whites and minty hues.

White Christmas — Bright & Dreamy

White Christmas is soft, peaceful, and full of magic. It captures the beauty of quiet snowfall and glowing window light. It’s about purity and simplicity in a season of shimmer. Our Frosted Glow, Winter Honey, and Bright & Merry presets add creamy whites, gentle warmth, and airy brightness for a radiant, glowing winter aesthetic.

Frosted Glow – Creates bright whites and dreamy light for snow-kissed photos.

Winter Honey – Blends soft light and warm tones for luminous winter holiday images.

Bright & Merry – A clean, crisp edit that makes whites sparkle and colors feel true.

Ralph Lauren Christmas — Timeless & Elegant

This aesthetic feels like a holiday campaign come to life. It’s filled with rich textures, plaid fabrics, golden candlelight, and that signature Ralph Lauren polish. It’s classic, moody, and beautifully detailed. Vintage Plaid, Cran Merry, and Vintage Gold add luxurious depth, bold color, and editorial contrast for timeless, sophisticated holiday edits.

Vintage Plaid – Brings deep reds and muted shadows for a luxe, nostalgic feel.

Cran-Merry – Warm and moody with rich cranberry tones and soft golden highlights.

Vintage Gold – Infuses golden warmth and soft contrast for a polished, timeless glow.

90’s Christmas — Nostalgic & Fun

Think home videos, disposable cameras, and that warm blur of holiday memories. 90’s Christmas is sentimental, spontaneous, and perfectly imperfect. Use Clean Film, Classy Film, and Fuji Film 400H to recreate that nostalgic film look with subtle grain, soft highlights, and cozy warmth that feels straight from a family album.

Clean Film – Gently faded tones with classic film texture for a clean vintage edit.

Classy Film – Adds refined film grain and balanced tones for a classic finish.

Fuji Film 400H – True-to-life film tones with balanced greens and nostalgic softness.

Neutral Christmas — Earthy & Minimal

Neutral Christmas is quiet luxury. It’s defined by linen stockings, wood tones, and soft candlelight. It’s cozy and understated, capturing the beauty of natural textures and calm moments. With Spiced Cider, Gingerbread, and Espresso, your photos become warm and grounded, with muted browns and delicate highlights that make simplicity feel special.

Spiced Cider – Soft muted warmth and gentle tones for natural, organic holiday edits.

Gingerbread – Adds a cozy brown tint and gentle contrast for rustic, inviting scenes.

Espresso – Deepens shadows and enhances warmth for minimal, moody neutrals.

Moody Christmas — Deep & Cinematic

Moody Christmas is cinematic and emotional. It’s a mix of candlelit glow, rich shadows, and winter’s quiet depth. It’s the kind of aesthetic that feels like a scene from a storybook. Caramel Apple, Hot Cocoa, and Moody Winter bring warm browns, golden light, and soft contrast to create photos that feel intimate, nostalgic, and full of soul.

Caramel Apple – Adds soft contrast and golden undertones for a moody, rich edit.

Hot Cocoa – Deepens shadows and warmth for cozy, intimate holiday scenes.

Moody Winter – Blends soft highlights and rich tones for warm, moody winter depth.

The Takeaway

No matter your Christmas aesthetic, your edits should feel like your season—full of light, warmth, and meaning. From cozy reds to golden glow and nostalgic film tones, there’s a Lou & Marks preset for every kind of magic.

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Christmas Lightroom Preset FAQs

1. What are the best Lightroom presets for Christmas photos?

The best Christmas Lightroom presets depend on your aesthetic! Try Cozy Holiday for warm reds, Golden Holiday for glowing light, or Winter Honey for bright, dreamy whites. Each Lou & Marks preset is designed to make editing simple and seasonal.

2. Which Christmas aesthetic fits my style best?

If you love cozy and traditional, go for Red Christmas. Prefer soft, bright tones? White Christmas is perfect. For something vintage or elegant, Ralph Lauren Christmas and 90’s Christmas create timeless, nostalgic edits.

3. Can I use these presets on Lightroom Mobile?

Yes! All Lou & Marks presets work seamlessly on both Lightroom Mobile and Desktop. You’ll receive easy installation guides so you can start editing right away on your phone or computer.

4. How do I make my Christmas photos look warm and cozy?

Start with a warm-toned preset like Hot Cocoa or Gingerbread. Then, slightly lower highlights and increase temperature to add soft glow and depth.

5. What’s the difference between film and moody Christmas presets?

Film presets like Fuji Film 400H or Classy Film have soft contrast and gentle grain for that retro, camera-like feel. Moody presets like Caramel Apple or Moody Winter use deeper shadows and warm highlights for cinematic, emotional edits.

6. Do Lou & Marks presets work for beginners?

Yes! Each preset is one-click and beginner-friendly. You can fine-tune brightness or color to match your lighting, but the presets do most of the work for you — no advanced editing needed.