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North Presets
My new favourite presets, The North Collection will give you a beautiful finish with a warm, modern feel. These presets are easy to use and work both indoors and out. Tested on all major camera models, you will get gorgeous results with minimal effort.
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a little bit of me

a little bit of me
Hey! I’m Carolina
I started my photography business back in 2009 and a few years ago I felt like I needed to connect with more like-minded people, like you, who love in-home lifestyle photography – and that’s how Heart & Lifestyle was born!
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We are a community of over 30k+ photographers with a common interest – we love in-home lifestyle family and newborn photography!
If you’re looking to up your skill level, learn, ask questions or just in need of friends who get it, come join our little tribe!
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PRESETS
How to Use Presets
01.
apply the preset
Apply the preset to your image to see how it looks.
02.
Fix your exposure
Is your image too light or too dark? Use the exposure slider to adjust your settings.
03.
Fix your white balance
Adjust your WB using the WB picker or by sliding the temperature and tint sliders in LR.
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Free Lighting Guide

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4 Lighting Tips You Need To Know
Understanding natural light is EVERYTHING when it comes to shooting in-home sessions. Grab this guide to learn the 4 light tips you need to know!