Ocean Blues

Ocean Blues Preset (Samuel Eszenyi) — a fast editing shortcut for outdoor/travel photographers

The gist: An $8 Lightroom preset that gives freelance and adventure photographers a signature, moody coastal look in one click — useful for building a consistent editorial style without per-photo editing time.

• Speeds up editing workflow: a one-click starting point for coastal/water shoots cuts down on billable editing hours for freelance client work.
• Editorial contrast: cranks blue tones and contrast for a dramatic, dark look that reads as intentional rather than a flat snapshot.
• Broader use than water alone: per the product page, it also works on greens and whites, giving it range across landscape and travel-editorial assignments.
• Made by a working photographer: creator Samuel Eszenyi is a Scotland-based adventure photographer and co-founder of Threedays Magazine, per his Moment creator profile — a credential worth citing when pitching a style to clients.

Moment's own product page describes the preset as "inspired by the ice-cold waters of the North Sea," delivering "contrasty cool-blue tones" for "a dramatic and dark feel" — a distinct look freelancers can use to differentiate from generic bright-and-airy travel edits.

Best for: freelance and outdoor photographers building a moody, editorial coastal portfolio. Skip it if: your client work calls for warm, bright, commercial-style beach imagery. Runs ~$8 — check the current price before buying.