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Lighting Contrast / 6.3 - Beneficial

Here's an example of how the increase in contrast can be beneficial to your photography.

Let's say you're photographing kids on a trampoline in the sun. In the shade behind the trampoline, there's a large compost pile.

In the photograph, the shade will be very dark. This is beneficial.

Again, look for shadows.

Then, decide if dark shadows will be of benefit for your photograph.