Back to Glossary

Overexposure

When too much light reaches the sensor or film, resulting in an image that is excessively bright with blown-out highlights where detail is permanently lost. Overexposed areas appear as pure white. Check your histogram for clipping on the right side, and use exposure compensation or faster shutter speeds to correct.

Learn about this term

Related Terms

Vocabulary from all courses. Terms are cross-referenced to show where each concept appears.