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).
You should be thinking “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.
One thought is that 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 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.
How do I create a lightroom photos folder?
It’s possible to create folders from within the Import dialog, but for simplicity, use Windows Explorer (Windows) / Finder (Mac) to create the Lightroom Photos folder in the Pictures folder. Now open the Import dialog and we’ll navigate to that Lightroom Photos folder.
What happens to my photos when I import them into Lightroom?
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.