selective exposure adjustment

    Canon DSLR on tripod displaying nighttime street scene with orange lights on LCD screen, bokeh lights visible in dark background creating atmospheric effect.

    Selective Exposure Adjustment: Dodging and Burning in Lightroom Like a Pro
    Oct 31, 2025 Darlene Lleno

    Selective exposure adjustment allows you to control light and shadow in specific areas of your photos through dodging and burning. This Lightroom technique uses masking tools, adjustment brushes, and gradients to create dimensional images that guide viewer attention and fix exposure problems that global adjustments cannot address.