Cheatcode to Cinematic Photos | Adobe Lightroom Masks Tutorial (2025)

When I first started editing, I treated every photo the same way — global exposure, highlights, contrast — done.
But the real magic in Lightroom happens when you start shaping light selectively, exactly where it matters.

In this video, I’ll walk you through everything about masks in Lightroom —
why they exist, how to use them, and how I use them to build a final image step by step.

You’ll learn:
What masks are and how they work.
Every masking tool Lightroom offers — from Sky and Subject to Luminance. and Color Range How to edit a portrait and a landscape using nothing but masks.
What Adaptive Presets are and how they use AI to speed up your workflow.

By the end, you’ll know how to paint with light in Lightroom — creating depth, focus, and storytelling through selective editing.

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