Café Lux: Where Coffee Tones Meet Golden Melanin
In 2017, I found myself searching for something that didn’t exist yet — a preset that could capture the richness of melanin, the soul of coffee tones, and the soft, golden hush of evening light.
When nothing quite worked, I began creating my own.
What started as a quiet experiment turned into a labor of love — three years of trial, error, golden-hour walks, and endless cups of coffee.
Café Lux was born from that journey.
It’s not just a preset; it’s a story.
A celebration of golden hues, soulful greens, and all the magic that lives in the spaces between.
It’s the warmth of mocha skin catching the last light.
The richness of coffee-colored dreams.
The quiet pride of crafting something that feels timeless, familiar, and full of heart.
Today, I’m sharing Café Lux with you.
Because this isn’t just about editing photos — it’s about honoring stories, framing memories, and keeping the magic alive a little longer.
What Café Lux Offers
✨ Warm Coffee Hues — Luxurious browns and caramel tones create a cozy, inviting aesthetic.
✨ Natural Contrast — Enhances skin tones with soft highlights and rich shadows for authentic depth.
✨ Moody Sophistication — Artistic, cinematic finish perfect for storytelling-worthy images.
✨ Lush Greens — Subtle tweaks that make nature pop naturally, without overpowering.
✨ Versatile & Timeless — Works beautifully across portraits, travel, lifestyle, and product shots.
✨ Effortless Usability — Compatible with Adobe Lightroom Mobile & Desktop (CC + Classic).
Why You’ll Love Café Lux
💛 Celebrates Melanin: Designed to elevate and honor Black and Brown skin tones with stunning warmth and nuance.
💛 Effortless Cohesion: Instantly create a warm, editorial look across all your images.
💛 Romanticizing Everyday Moments: Capture soulful, golden-hour light — even when you’re chasing ordinary magic.
💛 Rooted in Story: Inspired by the richness of coffee, the softness of sunset, and the beauty of becoming.
Perfect For
✔️ Creators wanting an elegant, cinematic finish to their storytelling.
✔️ Travelers seeking earthy, golden tones to complement their adventures.
✔️ Dreamers capturing beauty in the everyday.
What’s Included
📸 1 Café Lux Lightroom Preset (Desktop .xmp + Mobile .dng)
📖 Step-by-Step Installation Guide (easy to follow)
✨ Pro Tips for tweaking the preset across lighting conditions and seasons.
Transform Your Photos Today
Café Lux isn’t just an edit — it’s a love letter to melanin, golden light, and the timeless beauty of becoming.
Crafted with soul, built with intention, and ready to help you romanticize your story — one golden-hued memory at a time.
Click “Add to Cart” to start capturing your world the way you feel it.
I hope you love it half as much as I loved creating it.
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Rodiyah (verified owner) –
OK, took me a while to do this but I needed to use the preset and see how good it looks in my feed. This preset is what I’ve needed, it’s so clean, it makes my feed so organized and appealing. My pictures have that sophisticated look that says living your best life! I have lots of beautiful shots but they just don’t seem to give the vibe they carry, apparently it’s the editing I wasn’t doing right but no more! Thank you so much Kymmiee for taking time to perfect this preset and making it available.
Kymmiee –
Rodiyah, this made my day! 🌿 I’m so glad Café Lux helped you bring that vision to life. Your words capture exactly why I created this preset — to give beautiful shots the finishing touch they deserve without losing their soul. Thank you for trusting me with your artistry and for letting Café Lux be a part of your journey. Can’t wait to see all the stories you continue to tell through your feed! 🤎✨