Vignette effects

A visual technique where the periphery of an image is progressively darkened or lightened to draw the viewer’s attention toward the central subject and enhance Composition.

Core Characteristics

• Primarily utilized during Post-processing to manipulate focal points.
• Often paired with Grain effects to simulate Analog photography aesthetics and filmic texture.

Implementation in lightroom

• Features three distinct methods for applying vignettes, allowing for varying levels of precision and control over edge intensity.
• Detailed application workflow documented in: 2026 04 22 Lightroom Classic Applying Vignette and Grain Effects