benj™ | Light by Benj Villena is a collection of cinematic photo editing presets developed to deliver subtle yet expressive color grading while preserving the natural character of the original photograph.

Created over approximately one year, the collection represents a lighter approach to Benj Villena's signature cinematic editing style. Instead of relying on heavy color alterations, Light focuses on refined tones, controlled color adjustments, and visual consistency.

Each preset offers a distinct creative look while maintaining a cohesive cinematic aesthetic, making the collection suitable for photographers who prefer expressive colors without excessive processing.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• 8 Main Cinematic Photo Presets
• 3 Additional Presets
• 11 Listed Presets in Total
• Read Me PDF
• Signature Color Grading Styles by Benj Villena
• Subtle Cinematic Color Treatments
• Consistent Tonal Styling

01. MAIN LIGHT PRESET COLLECTION

The eight original presets form the core of the Light collection.

• 01_Light
• 02_Light
• 03_Light
• 04_Light
• 05_Light
• 06_Light
• 07_Light
• 08_Light

Each preset provides a different creative color treatment while following the collection's overall approach to lighter cinematic grading.

02. ADDITIONAL PRESETS

Three extra presets are listed by the creator.

• 09
• 10
• 11

These additional presets expand the available creative options within the Light collection.

03. COLOR GRADING PHILOSOPHY

• Lighter Color Adjustments
• Cinematic Color Aesthetics
• Refined Tonal Relationships
• Consistent Color Styling
• Distinctive Creative Looks
• Less Aggressive Color Alterations
• Flexible Starting Points for Photo Editing

Unlike heavily stylized presets, the Light collection is designed to achieve a cinematic appearance with a more restrained editing approach.

KEY FEATURES

• Developed by Photographer Benj Villena
• Approximately One Year in Development
• 11 Listed Photo Presets
• Subtle Yet Cinematic Color Grading
• Multiple Creative Looks
• Consistent Tonal Character
• Suitable for Individual Images and Photo Series
• Includes Read Me Documentation

APPLICATIONS

• Cinematic Photography
• Street Photography
• Travel Photography
• Urban Photography
• Lifestyle Photography
• Portrait Photography
• Everyday Photography
• Creative Photo Editing
• Social Media Photography
• Photography Portfolio Editing

PRODUCT INFORMATION

• Product: benj™ | Light
• Creator: Benj Villena
• Brand: benj™ Photography
• Main Presets: 8
• Additional Presets: 3
• Total Listed Presets: 11
• Asset Type: Cinematic Photo Editing Presets
• Documentation: Read Me PDF
• Category: Photography Presets / Cinematic Color Grading

SUITABLE FOR

• Photographers
• Photo Editors
• Street Photographers
• Travel Photographers
• Portrait Photographers
• Lifestyle Photographers
• Content Creators
• Cinematic Photography Enthusiasts

IMPORTANT NOTES

benj™ | Light is a photo editing preset collection, not a video LUT pack or photography training course.

The creator does not publish a detailed technical color breakdown for each preset. Final results depend on the original photograph, exposure, white balance, camera profile, and lighting conditions.

The official product page also mentions a complimentary benj™ | Foundations package available by contacting the creator after purchase. This separate package should not be assumed to be included in the Light download.

Specific preset file formats and software version requirements should be checked against the actual downloaded files.

Usage and redistribution of the original preset files are subject to the copyright holder's terms.