Chingliu Lightroom [RECOMMENDED]

Set Temp to 4800k (slightly cool) and Tint to +5 (slightly magenta). This neutralizes the base.

Add grain. Then, go to Lens Corrections. Crucially , turn off "Remove Chromatic Aberration" or set it to low—the tiny purple fringe actually adds to the "analog lens" vibe that Chingliu loves. chingliu lightroom

Save this as a user preset. Name it "My Chingliu Clone." Photography is emotional. The Chingliu Lightroom style resonates because it mimics memory. We don't remember harsh, neon daylight; we remember soft, golden evenings. By desaturating the greens and pushing blues to teal, the editor creates a nostalgic "buffer" between the viewer and the image. Set Temp to 4800k (slightly cool) and Tint

In the ever-evolving world of photo editing, trends come and go. However, few styles have captured the imagination of portrait and street photographers quite like the Chingliu Lightroom aesthetic. If you have scrolled through Instagram or Behance lately, you have likely paused on a portrait that feels simultaneously cinematic, melancholic, and strikingly sharp—there is a high probability that image was edited using a Chingliu preset or methodology. Then, go to Lens Corrections

Underexpose by 1/3 of a stop. Drag Highlights to -80. Shadows to +40.