Do your files look washed out or faded? Are they lacking in detail due to white areas? Are they unpleasantly bright? Your images may be overexposed if you answer “Yes” to any of these questions.
It’s also true: Overexposure can ruin an image. A photo that is overexposed will not look as good as one that has been properly exposed, and it won’t show as much detail where the details matter.
Overexposure may bebad but it is not impossible to fix. You can fix overexposure with the right techniques – in the field ideally, but you can also correct it after the fact. This article explains how to correct overexposed photographs on the spot. I also demonstrate several techniques for fixing overexposure using Lightroom, Photoshop and other programs.
Sound useful? Continue reading to find out!
What is an overexposed photograph?
A photo that is overexposed will be too bright. Due to the lack contrast in mid-tones or shadows, overexposed photos tend to look washed out. Overexposed images also have limited detail in the highlights.
