Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Discover the simple 3-step Lightroom editing workflow I use on every photo. In this tutorial, Colin Smith from PhotoshopCAFE shows you the exact order to make global adjustments, local edits, and finishing touches for faster, more consistent results in Lightroom Classic and Adobe Camera Raw. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, this workflow will help you create better-looking photos with less guesswork.

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00:00 Intro
00:15 PART 1. Global Edit
00:34 Choose the best color Profile
01:16 Make initial tonal adjustment (Global brights and darks)
01:32 Contrast, expand the dynamic range
02:33 Global Color temperature
03:57 Lens Profile
04:33 Crop to straighten or improve composition
05:12 Tourbox Promotion
06:36 PART 2. Local Adjustments
06:49 Removal
07:42 Masking and spot adjustments
08:56 Dodge and Burn: Burn Manual Vignette
10:00 Dodge: pain with light
10:33 Darken background - trees.
12:09 PART 3. Finishing
12:18 Presense
12:39 Details Sharpening and noise reduction
12:53 Noise Reduction
13:10 Sharpening

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