The NYC Preset Pack
A preset pack for photographers who want a gritty, moody, dark and grainy aesthetic.
This pack was built as an homage to my time living and shooting in NYC. These 8 presets, named after icon NYC neighbourhoods, pull from the my personal history with the city to create slightly grainy, urban aesthetics for your images.
01. Light Balancing a range of light from harsh sunlight and mid day shadows to the moody mix of blue hour light. 02. Edgy Balance the cold and the warmth of the city that never sleeps. 03. Moody Enhanced grain, dark blacks, and a shift in colours generate images that will speak to your audience.
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Our Review
The NYC Preset Pack — a gritty urban look for city-break travel photos
The gist: An 8-preset pack built specifically for dense urban environments, giving city-break travel photos a moody, grainy, film-like edge instead of a generic city filter.
- 8 presets included: named after iconic NYC neighborhoods, each tuned for a different city-light scenario.
- Light range: built to handle everything from harsh midday sun to the moody mix of blue-hour light.
- Signature look: enhanced grain, dark blacks, and shifted color for a gritty, moody urban aesthetic.
- Real-world origin: created by photographer Mackenzie Duncan as an homage to her time shooting in NYC, so it's tuned for city photography rather than a generic preset set.
Per creator Mackenzie Duncan's own listing, the pack pulls from her "personal history with the city to create slightly grainy, urban aesthetics."
Best for: travelers photographing dense cities — NYC and similarly gritty urban destinations — who want a moody, film-grain look. Skip it if: you're shooting bright beach or nature travel content, since the pack's dark, grainy aesthetic works against sunny, colorful scenes. Runs ~$34 — check the current price before buying.
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