How to Achieve a Neon Noir Aesthetic in Adobe Lightroom

This tutorial demonstrates how to transform standard night photography into a stylized 'Neon Noir' look using Adobe Lightroom. The process involves specific adjustments to the software's basic panel, including reducing texture, clarity, and dehaze, while applying a slight vignette. The creator further refines the color palette by adjusting the hue, saturation, and luminance of specific color channels and utilizing the color grading tool to shift the shadows toward a purple hue. The final result showcases a vibrant, cinematic street scene characterized by high-contrast neon lighting and moody, atmospheric tones.

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garca.sofiaNewcomerAug 26, 2026

Is it even possible to look this cool without turning into a cyberpunk character?

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seoyeon60NewcomerAug 26, 2026

My photos usually look more like neon oops than neon noir, but I might actually try this.

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andrea68NewcomerAug 26, 2026

This edit looks so moody and cool, definitely trying this out tonight πŸŒƒ

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kowalski.janNewcomerAug 26, 2026

I have been trying to figure out this exact look forever, thank you

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budi_71xNewcomerAug 26, 2026

needed this today honestly

realmateoNewcomerAug 26, 2026

That looks so cool, definitely going to try this on my night shots.

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linh_63xNewcomerAug 26, 2026

I have been trying to figure out how to get this look for ages, thanks for the tips

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the_dmitriNewcomerAug 26, 2026

My photos usually look more like neon bore, but I might actually try this tonight.

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danielavega98NewcomerAug 26, 2026

That color grading is honestly so satisfying to watch.

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ngoziokonkwo42NewcomerAug 26, 2026

Finally, the secret to making my late night street photos actually look cool πŸŒƒ