If you’re looking to add realistic lighting effects to your photos, artworks, or composite edits, this Free 21 Lighting Brushes pack for Photoshop is just what you need. Whether you’re a digital artist, a retoucher, or a photo editor, these lighting brushes help you simulate streetlights, glows, beams, and subtle ambience with just a few clicks.
The pack includes 21 high-quality lighting brushes in ABR format, all carefully designed to mimic real-life light rays, flares, soft halos, and shadow edges. From dimly lit paths to glowing highlights, you’ll be able to add dramatic effects that bring your night scenes to life without spending hours in manual adjustments.
Why These Lighting Brushes Stand Out:
Realistic Look: Each brush is crafted from actual light patterns to create highly natural results.
Perfect for Dark Scenes: Add subtle or strong light sources to dark roads, foggy forests, moody portraits, and atmospheric environments.
Photoshop Ready: Simply load the
.abr
file into Photoshop and start painting with light.Fully Customizable: Adjust brush size, opacity, blending mode, and color to match your image perfectly.
Quick Workflow Boost: Instead of manually painting or layering light sources, achieve cinematic effects in seconds.
Whether you want to add mystery to your night photography or create that soft afterglow in fantasy compositions, these brushes are flexible enough for both beginners and advanced creators.
Popular Use Cases:
Night photography retouching
Horror or moody photo manipulations
Fantasy or sci-fi scenes
Cinematic poster designs
Light leaks in portrait photography
These brushes are free for commercial use, making them perfect for freelance projects, professional campaigns, or creative passion pieces. No hidden terms, no usage restrictions.
How to Use:
After downloading, load the ABR file into Photoshop via the Brushes panel. Choose a soft white or warm color, and simply brush over the areas where you want to add light rays, glows, or subtle lighting effects. Combine multiple brushes for a more layered and immersive result.