Dynamic range in photography refers to the range of tones between the darkest and lightest areas in an image that can be accurately captured. A camera with a high dynamic range is able to capture details in both shadowed areas and bright highlights without losing information or producing overexposed or underexposed areas. This is important in situations where there is a high contrast between light and dark areas, such as in landscapes with bright skies and dark shadows. A wider dynamic range allows for more detail and tonal depth in the final image, resulting in a more visually pleasing and realistic photograph. Techniques such as HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography can be used to increase the dynamic range by combining multiple exposures of the same scene to capture a greater range of tones.