Brightness is a great tool for providing an extra burst of light. I often use this tool for photos that I share on food sharing sites like Tastespotting or Foodgawker because sometimes the photos need an extra splash of light to stand out as a thumbnail size (like on those sites). Here’s how to adjust the brightness of your photos in Lightroom and Photoshop.

Brightness and Contrast – Photoshop

Brightness and Contrast – Lightroom