My signature everyday grade — free.
OPTI Everyday is the warm, rich look I use on the photos I post at @opticalmd, built to work on almost anything: city walks, parks, travel days, family photos, overcast afternoons that came out flat. It rolls off harsh highlights, opens up shadows, and adds color the safe way (vibrance, not saturation), so skin tones stay honest while the scene comes alive.
The before/after above is the Boston Public Garden on a dull, overcast day. One click, no other edits.
What's included
- OPTI Everyday preset (.xmp) for Lightroom Classic and Lightroom (desktop)
- A short install + tweaking guide
Make it yours in 10 seconds
Apply it, then ride just two sliders: Exposure for the scene in front of you, and Vibrance — pull it back toward +10 on already-colorful days, push it on gray ones. That's the whole workflow.
By downloading, you'll also get my occasional email: a Boston photo spot worth your time, first access to new presets and print drops, and open shoot dates. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
— Michael / OpticalMD
My signature everyday grade — free.
OPTI Everyday is the warm, rich look I use on the photos I post at @opticalmd, built to work on almost anything: city walks, parks, travel days, family photos, overcast afternoons that came out flat. It rolls off harsh highlights, opens up shadows, and adds color the safe way (vibrance, not saturation), so skin tones stay honest while the scene comes alive.
The before/after above is the Boston Public Garden on a dull, overcast day. One click, no other edits.
What's included
- OPTI Everyday preset (.xmp) for Lightroom Classic and Lightroom (desktop)
- A short install + tweaking guide
Make it yours in 10 seconds
Apply it, then ride just two sliders: Exposure for the scene in front of you, and Vibrance — pull it back toward +10 on already-colorful days, push it on gray ones. That's the whole workflow.
By downloading, you'll also get my occasional email: a Boston photo spot worth your time, first access to new presets and print drops, and open shoot dates. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
— Michael / OpticalMD
