📷 Photography basics
Histogram
A graph showing the distribution of tones in an image.
What is histogram?
A histogram displays the distribution of brightness values in an image from pure black (left) to pure white (right). Peaks indicate where tones are concentrated. Histograms help judge exposure accurately, showing clipping (lost detail) at either end and overall tonal balance.
Pro tips
Check histogram to avoid clipped highlights or shadows
Product photos typically have data spread across the histogram
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