Color grading in Lightroom and Photoshop enhances mood and visual storytelling by adjusting tones and hues. In Lightroom, use the Color Grading panel to fine-tune shadows, midtones, and highlights. day to dusk photo editing In Photoshop, apply Gradient Maps, Selective Color, or LUTs for cinematic effects. Focus on harmony, contrast, and emotion to transform ordinary images into compelling, stylized photographs with professional appeal.