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 my Edit Like A Pro in Lightroom Classic program! 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!)