THE BACKSTAGE COLLECTION
Lightroom Presets for Concert Photographers
STAGE LIGHTS ARE CHAOS.
YOUR EDITS DON'T HAVE TO BE.
Here are my 6 signature Lightroom presets made in the photo pit, 11 years and counting. Built for real stage light, thick haze and hard rock shows.
You know the moment. The band is on fire, you nail the shot, and then you open it in Lightroom and it's just… red. Blown out faces, zero detail, skin that looks like a tomato. Or the fog machine kicks in and everything turns to grey mush, or you realized there are a houndred shades of blue.
You spend hours fixing every single photo. Different light every song. Different settings every image. And the gallery still doesn't feel like the show felt.
I've been there. A lot.
IT'S THE LIGHT, NOT YOU
Hey, I'm Diana | @getbackstage. I've been shooting concerts and bands for 11 years, from tiny sweaty clubs to big stages, and I've captured daily life on tour too. I built these presets for the exact lighting situations I deal with every single night, so you can spend less time editing and more time shooting.
ABOUT ME
6 Lightroom presets (XMP files for desktop)
6 DNG files (for Lightroom mobile app)
Step by step installation guide (PDF for desktop and mobile)
Quick video guide: How to fine tune the presets to your own photos
Works with: Lightroom Classic, Lightroom (desktop), Lightroom mobile (free app) and Adobe Camera Raw.
WHAT’S INSIDE
THIS IS FOR YOU IF…
You shoot concerts, festivals or bands and you're tired of fighting stage light. You want a consistent, recognizable and warmer look across your galleries. You want presets that apply to almost every situation. And you want to deliver faster to bands and venues without losing quality.
MEET THE BACKSTAGE COLLECTION LINEUP
Every preset is named after the situation you'll use it for. No guessing.
Front Row:
For front lights and first row moments. Rich colors, natural skin tones, full energy.
Red Riot:
Your escape from red LED hell. Brings back detail and skin tones without losing the rock'n'roll.
Encore Noir (B&W):
Black and white that hits hard. Deep blacks, bold contrast, pure stage energy.
Unplugged (B&W):
Soft black and white with film grain. For the quiet moments and band portraits.
After Show
For dark clubs, flash, backstage and the moments after the last song. Close, raw, and a little rough.
Hazy Blue
For blue light and heavy haze. Turns fog into mood, not mud.
BEFORE & AFTER
Less editing. More encores.
Get all 6 presets, the mobile versions and the installation guide for 68€.
FAQ
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Presets are a starting point, not magic. Every stage, camera and light show is different, so you'll usually tweak exposure and white balance a little. That's why I included a quick guide on how to fine tune them.
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For desktop you need Lightroom Classic (which I use), Lightroom or Camera Raw (Adobe subscription). On your phone, the free Lightroom mobile app works with the DNG files.
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Yes for example on your phone using the Lightroom app, but they work best with RAW files, because RAW gives the presets much more room to rescue tricky stage light.
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Get them here. Right after checkout via Gumroad you'll get an instant download link via email.
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No. The presets are for your personal and client work only. Sharing, reselling or giving them away isn't allowed. Getbackstage owns all copyrights.
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Just send an email to info@getbackstage.de or DM me on Instagram @getbackstage.