Archipelago Quest began with a single belief — that photographers thrive when they have continuous access to fresh tools, ideas, and inspiration. Over eighteen years of experience, a world-class team, and a community of photographers around the globe later, that belief hasn't changed. From the rolling hills of North America to the editorial studios of the UK, we've built something enduring — a platform and a community that grows alongside the photographers who call it home.
Quest began with a simple idea: Never Stop Creating. As artists, our capacity to create expands when we have continuous access to fresh tools, ideas, and inspiration. To that end, we built Quest — a subscription platform that delivers new signature preset collections every single month, keeping your creative toolkit growing alongside your eye and your craft.
At only $12 USD a month ($10 a month with 6-month Membership), Quest is designed to deliver constant value without compromise: a continuous flow of new, inspiring, quality tools built for photographers who never stop evolving. Whether you're a portrait specialist, a landscape photographer, or somewhere in between, there's always something new waiting in your library.
Archipelago is a community of photographers united by a passion for craft and a growing collective of some of the world's finest Lightroom presets and post-production tools. Our presets and creative profiles are designed to support and enhance every style of photography — portraiture, landscape, wedding, commercial, editorial, and beyond. No matter where your photography takes you, Archipelago tools are built to travel with you.
At the foundation of the brand lies a holistic approach: marks of master craftsmanship in tools made by photographers, for photographers. Every collection we release is built from real-world shooting experience and refined through years of testing across camera systems, lighting conditions, and editing workflows. We don't release a collection until it's ready — and when it is, it's built to last.
From the rolling hills of North America to the editorial studios of the UK, our team spans continents and specialisms — but we share one common thread: a relentless commitment to the craft of photography and a belief that the right tools unlock creative freedom rather than replace it. Archipelago exists to give photographers more — more confidence, more range, more ways to tell their story through light.
As entrepreneurs and impassioned educators, Richard and Amy have traveled across North America teaching photographers of all industries how to perfect their craft. Their transparency is woven into every lesson they've shared throughout their 18+ years of photography experience. As owners of Red Leaf Studios / Archipelago, they now — along with their talented team — develop industry-defining post-production tools backed by a growing community of photographers from around the world.
An animal lover, musician, and admirer of all things beautiful. Chris spent most of his life dedicated to creating music before photography grabbed hold of him 8 years ago and hasn't let go since. A proud member of the Archipelago team since its inception, he's inspired daily by the kindness, humility, and raw talent of this community.
A fine-art editorial, lifestyle, and branding film & digital photographer, Shawn creates original, artistic, and authentic portraits that stand out from the crowd. Father of two, partner of one — he enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and can usually be found doing either with a camera in hand.
A portrait and nature photographer from Sheffield, UK, Liam first picked up a camera 9 years ago and has no plans to put it down. Dad to a sausage dog called Milton, partner to a human called Tasha, and self-described tech nerd and coffee enthusiast — in that order, depending on the time of day.
Based in the lively east end of London with her husband, two daughters, son, and canine son, Lis has a never-ending passion for creating vintage-styled, storytelling images. She drinks too much coffee, eats too much cheese, and would not have it any other way.
A full-time photographer from Kentucky specialising in boudoir and portrait work, Lauren has a fine art background that quietly seeps into everything she creates. She's inspired by painterly light, bold colours, and timeless archetypes — and dabbles enthusiastically in just about everything else.