before and after vs after and before

Examples:

• The before and after photos showed a dramatic transformation.
• We need to consider the before and after effects of the decision.
• The documentary presented the before and after of the restoration project.
• The before and after comparison highlighted the improvements made.
• The before and after shots clearly demonstrated the impact of the renovation.

Alternatives:

• previously and subsequently
• prior to and following
• earlier and later
• past and future
• initially and finally

Examples:

• After and before the storm, the landscape looked completely different.
• The artist decided to paint the canvas after and before sketching the outline.
• After and before the meeting, I will send you the agenda.
• The team will celebrate after and before completing the project.
• After and before the deadline, we need to finalize the report.

Alternatives:

• before and after
• subsequently and previously
• later and earlier
• following and prior to
• finally and initially