Shadow adjustment

The manipulation of darker tonal ranges in an image to reveal hidden detail or modify contrast.

Adobe Lightroom Classic Workflow

In the Basic panel (including Lightroom CC and Camera Raw), shadow adjustment is a key component of initial image preparation. It is typically applied alongside:

• Exposure
• Highlights
• Whites
• Blacks
• Image straightening

Masking Integration

• Landscape Processing: Shadow adjustments serve as a foundational step before utilizing advanced features such as landscape-masking.

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