When to clip highlights/shadows, When not to?

[Learnphotography]

I see that some photographers, most of the time Street-photographers, intentionally pump of contrast so much that highlights n shadows are clipped. I understand that they want the audience to pay attention to the shapes, lines, composition and story but NOT small details like texture of e wall, background and etc. IMHO, it works very well and I like it.

There are times when i increase contrast so much for e same purpose I mentioned above but they don't appeal to many viewers.

I'm confused. So in what kind of photos do we do pump up contrast to extreme.

 

[Rashkae]

I'm confused. So in what kind of photos do we do pump up contrast to extreme.

You're confused because you're looking for a magic formula. There is none.

You apply the contrast, sharpening, etc, depending on what you want the picture to portray and your own style.