An Explanation of the Histogram : Histogram Basics Histograms are almost always confusing for the beginner in digital photography, which is unfortunate, since they are so incredibly important. Being able to read a histogram in digital photography is like being able to read (and understand) a black and white negative in traditional photography: it tells you whether you’ve exposed correctly, the tonal distribution of your image, and the amount of contrast. It also tells you how much work you’ll have […]