What is exposure in photoshop

You should always try to get the exposure as good as possible when taking a photo.
Sometimes, however, you need to over- or underexpose to save the details in highlights or shadows.
You can then use several Photoshop Exposure tools to correct it.

Here’s how to correct exposure in Photoshop.

How to Correct Exposure in Photoshop

First of all, you can try an Exposure adjustment layer. It’s the easiest way to correct exposure.

Step 1: Add an Adjustment Layer

Add a Photoshop Exposure adjustment layer by clicking on the “Create new fill or adjustment layer” icon.

Choose “Exposure”.

Photoshop will add a layer on top of the background layer and the Exposure window will pop up.

Step 2: Adjust the Exposure

Slide the Exposure slider to the left or right to adjust the exposure.

It’s very easy but the problem is that for most images, Photoshop will overdo it when you use this technique.

Best Photoshop Exposure Techniques

There are two other tools you can use for Photoshop Exposure correction.

First the Levels.

Step 1: Add a Levels Adjustment Layer

Click on the “Create new fill

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