The Histogram: A Photography Beginner's Guide to Understanding and Utilizing This Powerful Tool

Are you a budding photographer looking to up your game? Or perhaps you've just picked up your first DSLR or mirrorless and feel overwhelmed by all the buttons and features? Well, fear not, my friend, because today we're going to discuss the histogram and how it can help you take your photography skills to the next level. So, what the heck is a histogram? It's essentially a graph showing an image's tonal range. It gives you a visual representation of your photo's shadows, mid tones, and highlights and can help you determine if any part of the image is overexposed (too bright) or underexposed (too dark).