In an image, shadows can help create depth, both physical and spiritual, but depth can only be created if we learn how to control shadows. Especially when there are both strong and dark areas in the picture, how to balance the highlights and shadows in the picture and get a well-exposed image is particularly important.

of course, part of which is determined by the dynamic range of the camera, and we can adjust by the late, but don’t overlook the importance of the early, when a scene light conditions than too big, if we are to a regional exposure, may lead to the opposite area caused by excessive exposure or owe exposure picture appear a dead white or black, It’s hard to adjust even later in that situation.

So how can we improve the shadow detail in the image? First of all, we need to know what is shadow. Shadow refers to the dark area formed when the light emitted by the light source is blocked by opaque or translucent objects. The factors that affect the shadow mainly include the intensity and direction of the light source.

In most cases, shadows are caused by strong light, because the light is blocked, leading to the current area is dark, and the more light, the shadow area will become dark, if we need to raise exposure in the shaded area, we need another light source, introduced in the current area, or change the direction of the main light source as possible.