Capture One is the gold standard in commercial image capture and professional color toning is paramount when working with clients on set.
I am often asked what my true capture workflow is and I am always happy to share with other photographers! There are two parts to it a.) tethering (syncing my camera to a laptop or computer by means of tether cable) and b.) using a capture program (such as Capture One). It doesn’t matter whether I am shooting commercial work or personal work - I NEED to be able to see my images as they come through to the computer and I like to see color toning true to how I would see a final image.
Switching over to Capture One vs relying on the viewfinder was a game-changer for me. I was able to slow down my process, take a breather in-between shots and make better decisions. I am also able to add my preferred color toning on set, making an image close to what you would see retouched (without any image clean up). This is also a game-changer when working with clients because they LOVE to see a toned image.
My creative team (make up, hair, styling etc) also really appreciate this workflow as they are able to check on THEIR work and make changes. A lot of them say without tethering and a monitor they are going into a shoot blind because they can’t see clearly how light and toning effect the end result.
So why use Capture One Styles and what are they? There are so many reasons why reliable presets are useful for many photographers out there!
Capture One Styles are pre-recorded/created toning presets that have various different toning and image shifts. This can vary from saturation changes, RGB curves, luma curves, highlight/shadow pulls and more advanced color toning adjustments. Each preset yields different results.
Here are a few of my favorite Capture One Styles from my Fashion Foundations, Vintage Tones & B&W sets! As you can see, the toning changes really help create the final image! Scroll through to view the before/afters, as well as which styles have been used.
Capture One Styles
Give you a great base to work from (can easily be adjusted)
Speed up your workflow
Inspire new ideas
Help build a foundation for finding a recognizable visual style
Can be stacked to create endless color options
Give your work a fashion/editorial flair!
Help you understand more about color toning & adjustment possibilities
My Capture One Styles were crafted over weeks of testing on various shoots in my image archive and I am proud to say that I USE these styles on almost every set I am on. They provide a great foundation to every shoot I do. Sometimes they need minor tweaks but sometimes they are one-click and go (remember that there is not one preset that works perfectly on every image, and sometimes small tweaks are needed to make the presets work best for you). They save me a lot of time and knowing that I have presets as an option & ready to go during my shoot helps give me confidence on set.
Get to know each of my Capture One sets below. On each product page you will also find before/after images & a tutorial video - giving you an insight into what each set has to offer.
I can’t wait to see what you create with these Capture One Styles! Feel free to share your results with me via my Facebook group or tag #larajadepresets on Instagram!
Get polished magazine style images in one click with the newly launched ‘Fashion Foundation’ Styles set! This set will surely become a staple in your workflow and give you a great foundation to rely upon for all of your studio & location imagery!
Perfect for any fashion, commercial or portrait photographer who want to give their work a stylish fashion look.
Carefully crafted with my favorite toning recipes in mind. Luminous curves, glossy contrast, lifted shadows and stunning color toning recipes bring your images to life. This set features a lot of warmer color tones but also feature some natural and cooler options - giving you endless options!
This is my suggested go-to set for color toning when working in the studio & tethering to the Capture One program.
Preview the action sets by scrolling over the images below.
The ‘Black & White’ Style set creates a variety of black and white effects that are perfect for fashion, commercial & portrait photographers & work well in both studio & on location images!
This set will completely transform what you know about black & white toning - giving you endless toning ideas & inspiration.
These effects range from timeless monochrome finishes (including many of my go to black and white processes!), subtle split toning effects & and all the way to moody & matte finishes to add drama. This is the only black and white preset collection you’ll ever need and is a staple in my own workflow!
Preview the action sets by scrolling over the images below.
The ‘Vintage Tones’ Style set is an ideal aesthetic for portrait, fashion or bridal photographers who are looking to add a touch of nostalgia to their imagery.
Inspired by whimsical fashion editorials in the studio & on location. This set is all about desaturation, moody tones & a variety of vintage inspired color options (including split toning in the shadows), resulting in antique-yet-modern look.
Whether you are a portrait photographer wanting to add a little drama to a portrait, or a fashion or bridal photographer wanting to enhance the storytelling aspect of your image - you’ll find several styles that work well for you!
Preview the action sets by scrolling over the images below.
Bundle & Save!
Take your color toning to the next level & own all 3 of my signature Capture One Sets - Vintage Tones, Fashion Foundations & Black & White Tones!
This bundle is a popular option and contains 51 inspiring presets that will give you endless color options & help elevate your portfolio! To view each set in detail, please visit each product page to view individual images & tutorials.