Quest Fifty Is Almost Here!

Preset Development

Jul 13

That’s right — we’re about to release our 50th Quest preset collection, and we wanted to make this a special one.

Since the beginning, Quest has been about creative evolution — delivering monthly tools that empower photographers to experiment, grow, and transform their visual voice. With Quest 50 – Pathfinder, we’re returning to the heart of that idea: exploration, and the thrill of forging your own way.

Launching August 1st, Pathfinder is a landmark collection inspired by choose-your-own-adventure books — but built for photographers. This is a modular toolkit where every element is intentional, and every choice you make shapes the outcome. It’s not just a set — it’s a system.

Pathfinder features:

4 distinct tonal bases – Your visual foundation. Think of these as the starting point for your journey.
5 dynamics adjusters – Tools to push or pull contrast, shift depth, and dial in energy.
4 curve modifiers – Precision tools for shaping tonality and mood.
10 finishing tools – Final touches that bring your edit to life.

Photo by Lydia Harper

**Pathfinder 01, Dynamics 1, Color Rendition 2**

**Pathfinder 02, Dynamics 5, Curve: Pushed Mids, Color Rendition 2**

**Pathfinder 03, Dynamics 3, Color Rendition 4, Saturation +**

**Pathfinder 04, Dynamics 1, Curve: Filmic, B&W Mix 1, Color Rendition 3**

Whether your destination is bold and characterful, soft and organic, or something entirely your own, Pathfinder doesn’t tell you where to go — it hands you the compass.

This release is both a celebration of how far we’ve come and a statement about where we’re going. It’s for photographers who don’t just want presets — they want possibility. The ones who build, explore, remix, and redefine.

Photo by Sarah Ching Sanchez