12 Lightroom Before & After Photo Examples

The headline says it all! Today, I wanted to show you 12 Lightroom before and after examples of images that have been edited exclusively with LIghtroom.

Why?

Because one common  misconception about Lightroom is that it is mainly for image management, or for making simple editing adjustments like exposure and white balance, but that you really need something like Photoshop to edit your images creatively.

Nothing could be further from the truth! 

Once you get to know what can be done in Lightroom. you will be amazed at just how much you can do in this program. So, yes image management is a HUGE benefit to using Lightroom, but don't make the mistake of thinking that is ALL it can do. 

Learning how to use Lightroom? Then check out these Lightroom before and after photos to see what you can do in the program! You can also download a free Lightroom starter kit for some awesome Lightroom tips and tricks. #lightroom #phototips

I've personally been using Lightroom as my main editing program for at least a couple of years now (having previously been exclusively a Photoshop gal) and the more I get to know it, the more delighted I am with what it can do with editing my photos!  

I now edit around 95% of my images exclusively in Lightroom (because it is quicker and easier to do there - see how here) and only take some images into Photoshop - and usually for cloning something tricky out.

(To be fair, I rarely "change reality" by using sky overlays or placing something in the frame that wasn't there - if you do, you definitely would use Photoshop more!)

If you are new to Lightroom and are feeling a little overwhelmed, then I have something you’re going to love - our FREE Lightroom Classic Starter Kit and get a guide to importing, a step by step editing checklist, and an exporting cheat sheet….all for free! 

Right, let's crack on with our 12 LIghtroom before and after photo examples that have been edited ONLY with Lightroom, so you can get just a little bit of an idea of just some of the things you can do with this program! 

(And if you do want a full editing scoop, be sure to check out myEdit Like A Pro in Lightroom Classicprogram!

It teaches you a full step by step editing framework, so you know exactly what to do and when to do it, along with a whole host of editing tricks and techniques!)












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I hope these before and after photo examples has shown you just a small amount of the things you can do in LIghtroom!  

Audrey Murray

Audrey Ann Murray is the photographer, educator and creative mind behind Live Snap Love. With over 18 years behind the camera and 14 years teaching photography, she’s helped more than 8,000 students ditch confusing camera jargon, master their camera settings, and start taking photographs they’re genuinely proud of.

A former professional family and portrait photographer, Audrey now shares her expertise through practical, easy-to-follow courses and tutorials covering everything from manual mode, natural light, creative techniques and photo editing with Lightroom Classic.

When she’s not creating new photography resources or helping students, you’ll probably find her at home in Scotland curled up watching a ridiculously addictive TV drama, experimenting with a new photography technique, or finding beauty in the everyday.

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