Cinematic Portrait Lightroom Editing

I have a batch of portrait shots that need to move from straight-out-of-camera to a moody, cinema-grade finish that still keeps skin tones natural. You’ll be working exclusively in Adobe Lightroom; no Photoshop is necessary.

Here’s what the work involves:
• Apply a cinematic colour grade that feels polished yet Instagram-ready.
• Balance exposure and lighting while protecting highlights and shadow detail.
• Correct skin so it stays realistic—no plastic look.
• Enhance or subtly shift background colours to complement the overall tone.
• Tackle sharpening and noise reduction so the final files hold up on high-resolution screens.
• If you’re comfortable, create a reusable preset that matches the final look; I’ll supply my reference preset as a starting point.

Deliverables
1. Final high-quality JPEGs for every portrait.
2. One Lightroom preset (optional but appreciated) that recreates the look.
3. Quick turnaround—let me know your realistic timeframe.

When you reply, focus on your experience with cinematic or moody portrait edits in Lightroom. A concise summary or a link to your most relevant work is all I need to assess fit.

Looking forward to collaborating on this and giving these portraits the professional edge they deserve.