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SHADOWS/
HIGHLIGHTS
The darkest and lightest areas of
a photo can be adjusted globally
(across the entire photo) using the
Shadows/Highlights tool. In Raw
editing software, you can use
Shadows/Highlights to recover
LIGHTEN THE IMAGE DARKEN THE IMAGE image detail from highlights that
Move the tool gently back and forth To darken an area, such as this are only slightly clipped (when detail
over the area that you want to adjust. Stop highlight on the forehead, select the Burn in highlights or shadows is lost). Be
every now and again to assess the effects. tool and repeat the same steps as for careful, though—heavy-handed use
It is better to adjust the image a little at a the Dodge tool, moving the brush gently of this tool can lead to flat photos
time and go over it again rather than to try back and forth, a little at a time, until you that are low in contrast.
to apply the adjustment all at once. are happy with the result.

THE RESULT
Here, the Dodge and Burn tools have been used to lighten areas of shadow
and to modify (darken) a highlight on the subject’s face. The results look
natural and subtly enhance the photo without looking processed.

▲ BEFORE DODGING AND BURNING

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