By Outiv

Ever wondered how some photos seem so vivid, or how perfect the lighting is, or how surreal it looks? There is a chance that it could simply be a very ordinary photo with some dodging and burning. The Dodge and Burn tools in Photoshop are two of the most unappreciated tools and deserve more recognition. It is especially useful for photographers who want to play a little more with their images making the ordinary extra-ordinary.

One of the reasons for its lack of popularity is that many people are unaware of what it actually does, or how to use it properly. I admit that I only started discovering the possibilities of this tool a little over a year ago. This guide will walk you through what it can do, and a step by step guide of how it works so you can use it properly.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Before and After Examples
3. How it works - step by step