LSP ACTIONS BY LEMON SKY PHOTOGRAPHY
EST. 2015
Photoshop Actions and Lightroom Presets for portrait photographers. Designed with a pinch of nerdiness, heaps of love and more than 15 years of experience
Meet the family
LAUREN
CEO, Creator and Designer
SALLY
Customer Service & Behind The Scenes
JAMES
Development, Design & Photography
GIULIA
Consultancy & Marketing Creative
Remember why you started Photography?
Hi, Lauren here.
If your journey is anything like mine, becoming a photographer wasn't your first career choice. Instead you were led to photography as your life changed and you discovered a passion and talent for uniquely capturing some of life’s most precious memories.
When you decided to pursue this “hobby” full-time, I'm guessing you were also in search of a biz that allowed you the freedom and flexibility to spend more time with those that matter to you most... That is why we do this, isn't it?
As a mother and photographer myself, I started my photography business excited to spend my days exploring my creativity while having more than enough time left to be with my family - what I didn't bank on was spending hours into the night, stuck at the computer, staring into Photoshop's dull gray background!
Imagine running a successful photography business with more freedom & less stress
I will be the first to say—editing a huge (and growing) pile of shots and trying to meet client deadlines all while raising small children and keeping your sanity can quickly become an overwhelming struggle for even the savviest business owner and Super Mom.
I wasn’t willing to compromise the love and effort I devoted to either my clients or my family and neither should you. That’s why I developed LSP Actions & Presets. Because let’s face it—you need to create consistently beautiful images in less than half the time you're spending now.
It’s as simple as that.
Why You Can Trust LSP Actions
What started as a home-grown indie business now has more than 22,000 users worldwide, a solid five-star rating, and has won the prestigious Societies Best Professional Photographic Software of the Year award the last four years running.
We were also nominated in the top four for Best Customer Service in the Photographic Industry at the exclusive 2018, 2020, 2021 & 2023 S.W.P.P European Photography Awards.
Hi, I'm Lauren
In addition to being an international award-winning newborn and portrait photographer, with my husband James, I’m also known for being an over-achieving, dog loving mother of four.
Even though I spent the first 15 years of my career as a recording artist in the music industry, I enjoyed honing my photography and graphic design skills on the side. It was during this time that Photoshop and Lightroom quickly became my trusted, geeky side-kicks as I was asked to contribute more and more to album art in the music industry. These two programs have been my go-to for editing ever since and landed me some notable graphic design gigs for well known bands and celebs.
But when I became a mother, James and I had to leave the rock 'n roll life behind us. With a choice ahead of me, I decided to follow my calling and founded Lemon Sky Newborn Photography.
Hanging up the bass guitar and snuggling newborns for a living instead was the best decision ever.
Working with clients and creating lasting memories for them to cherish was GREAT and filled my soul with gratitude. But the hours spent staring at the computer, when I'd rather be with my kids, was not so good.
There is more to life than spending hours upon hours editing. I've been there, done that and am so glad to have come out the other side.
Running your own business should mean more free time and flexibility to do all the things you love.
In 2015, I developed LSP Actions for myself to speed up and automate the editing routine so I could get the images finished and to clients faster. Too good to keep to myself, I launched LSP Actions officially for busy photographers who, like me, refuse to compromise on quality. Now the LSP community continues to grow as we surpass 14,000 users, and I am thrilled to have you here with us.
Once the secret weapon of a just a handful of select photographers, these products are now used and loved by some of the most well-known professional image makers in the industry, are endorsed by the one and only Ana Brandt and are fast becoming the highest rated actions and presets - worldwide.
LSP Actions and presets have been user-tested on thousands of images, pushed to the extreme by the boldest photographers, and are proven to work flawlessly (even amidst noisy children begging for a snack every five minutes and cats who like to prance across your keyboard at all the worst times) in all settings, with all images even if you're a newbie.
Go ahead, see for yourself!
"I am OBSESSED with these actions...
As a busy travelling photographer, I need tools that are simple and quick to use that do not over-process my images. I am obsessed with LSP Actions, so much it is all I use for editing my galleries"
World renowned celebrity Newborn Photographer | Global educator and industry leader| Founder of the Baby Belly Beyond Conference
"I always RECOMMEND them to my students
There is NOTHING like the textures of LSP... and I've used so many textures over the years. LSP Textures add such a fine depth and mood to every image I use them on. I always recommend them to my students"
Internationally recognized, multi published fine art story telling photographer and tutor
"They do JUST what they say
LSP Actions are exceptional. I started with an open mind after other photographers had been raving. I have now removed all other actions from my machines!Simple to use, superb variety and they do JUST what they say"
UK's leading portrait and studio lighting educator | Brand ambassador for the Flash Centre and Elinchrom, Digitalab Ambassador and Click Props Background Producer
"You NEED THESE in your life
I am obsessed with LSP Actions and recommendthem to all my students. The textures, the actions, the glitters, They are the bestever! And I especially LOVE LSP colour change. YOU NEED THESE IN YOUR LIFE!"
The UK's leading, multi-award winning Maternity Photographer and teacher
"I use them on EVERY image
Seriously the actions are LIFE! I think I use them now on every image, huge time savers. Also a fan of the creamy matte overlay. Honestly... I play around and see what works per image, these are my FAVES!!"
Nationally published newborn and maternity photographer in the USA | Photography business educator
"Literally a LIFE SAVER!
Thank the lord for LSP Actions. They are my go-to set when editing newborns for my clients. My two favorite actions from the Signature Newborn set are: Reduce the reds and Bye Bye Jaundice - and the Sharpen Out Of Focus Action too. It is literally a life saver"
Industry Advocate | Newborn and Maternity Photographer from Bluffton South Carolina | Voted BEST in Bluffton SC
"They save me SO MUCH TIME editing
I have used quite a few sets of actions but these are different, having the option to apply to your own taste is perfect. So very quick and easy to use with no fuss, they save me so much time editing! Completely changed the way I look at my work"
Qualified Master Craftsman and Panel member Judge at the Guild of Photographers
"These create the EXACT EFFECT I am after
It is now incredibly easy to achieve beautiful skin tones! As a busy newborn photographer and trainer, it is important for me to use actions that are not only quick and easy, but which also create the exact effect I am after"
Published Author of "The Art Of Newborn Photography" | Leader in the field of safe newborn posing and newborn photography