clipping

The histogram is one of the most powerful—and most misunderstood—tools in photography. In this guide, I break down how it works, how to use it with both my Fujifilm X-T5 and Leica Q3, how to avoid clipping, and how this simple graph can transform your landscape, wildlife, and travel photography. If you’ve ever blown out an eagle’s white head (ask me how I know), this one’s for you.