Lightroom CC stores your entire library in one place. On the Mac it’s in a package file, which is a folder that looks and acts like a file (within your Pictures folder); under Windows it’s a folder buried a few layers deep (specifically, Username\App. Data\Local\Adobe\Lightroom CC).
Lightroom doesn’t mind where you choose to store the photos. They can be on an internal drive, an external drive, a network drive, or even a mix of different drives. The important detail is that YOU know where they are.
Another popular inquiry is “Where are my Lightroom photos stored?”.
While Lightroom does not store your wedding photos within its software or on a Cloud drive that is supported by the software, it does allow you to decide where you want to store your photos. Lightroom is all about flexibility, customization, and personal preferences, which is perfect for you in your wedding photography workflow.
Where can I Find my Lightroom catalog?
You’ll be taken to your catalog folder. And if you look inside, you’ll see your .lrcat files, which contain your catalog data. You can also find the location of your catalog by right-clicking on the Lightroom title bar, then selecting Show Catalog location:.
Where are my Lightroom catalogs backed up?
When you backup your Lightroom Catalog, the actual catalog is backed up but not the previews or your photos. By default the backup of your catalog will be stored in the same location as your Lightroom catalog in a folder called Backups.
What is USB storage in Lightroom?
USB storage also allows for plenty of flexibility as you can easily copy and share your USB drive with whomever you please. If you want your photos saved to your laptop or desktop computer, Lightroom allows you to save them directly to your hard drive. Simply choose this option when importing your files into Lightroom.
Another frequent inquiry is “What does “Lightroom photos” mean in my photos folder?”.
If the folders of photos are stored in folder called “Lightroom Photos” or another easily identifiable name, it reminds you not to rename, move or delete these photos.
This of course begs the inquiry “What happens to my photos when I import them into Lightroom?”
One answer is, when you import your photos into Lightroom, you have the option to save them on your device instead of saving them to the USB, hard drive, or Cloud drive. This allows you to manage the space on your computer’s hard drive and keep your photos on your camera.