Image Correction

Image correction is different from retouching in that it concentrates on repairing portions of an image that should be different. Color casts, strong shadows, washed-out highlights, overexposure, and underexposure are all great examples of issues that might need corrected.

Shadow/Highlight Adjustment

Have you ever taken a photograph that's too dark or too light in certain areas? I'll bet you have. If so, the Shadow/Highlight adjustment, a recent addition to Photoshop, may be just what you're looking for. Used alone or in combination with other tools in Photoshop, the Shadow/Highlight adjustment has the ability to quickly transform your photographs into balanced, higher-quality images.

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