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Tone compression is more manageable if the original image is produced using special photographic techniques. An experienced photographer can adjust the lighting of a subject to change the contrast, or reduce the tonal range, of the original

image to match the capabilities of the reproduction process. A low-contrast image requires less tonal compression than a high-contrast image and is easier to reproduce on press.

Look closely at these two images, especially the dark areas (such as the rug) and the light areas (such as the white cushion). The image on the left was reproduced to hold detail in the shadow areas and resulted in the loss of detail in the light areas. The image on the right was reproduced to hold detail in the highlight areas and resulted in loss of detail in the dark areas.