Presets - do you use them?

[~Kim~]

If not, why not? If you love them, why?

Just curious. I've always just edited my photos. I'm not a huge fan of overly processed photos, but I'm not really accurate either and I adjust only to eye rather than to set numbers.
Just looking at a couple of preset packages and in my head, the ability to just click to adjust is kind of cool. Just not sure how much I'd really use them.

[Glass half full]

I use them a little, but they are more of a guide as I still adjust more after applying the preset. I kind of think they helped me learn a little bit because you can see in the settings what had been adjusted so you can get an idea of how to achieve a certain look yourself if that makes sense. I wouldn't say I love them, but they can be handy if you're like me and just learn as you go

[~Kim~]

Cool thank you GHF.
It does make sense. Shame they are so expensive to learn...

[Glass half full]

There are some free ones around, I'll see if I can find some sites when I'm on the computer

[~Kim~]

ta. that would be great.

[YoYo]

If you like certain fb pages of different photographers they usually have freebies. I think I got a Paint the Moon one, and 'maybe' one from My Four Hens.

I use them, but rarely. I prefer to edit myself.

[~Kim~]

Thanks Yules. Will have a look.