overexposure

/ˌoʊvərɪkˈspoʊʒər/
noun
  1. The condition of being exposed to too much light, especially in photography, resulting in a washed-out image.
    • To avoid overexposure, the photographer adjusted the shutter speed.
    • The film was ruined by overexposure after the camera bag was left open.
    • Overexposure caused the highlights in the portrait to lose all detail.
  2. The state of receiving too much public attention or media coverage, often leading to reduced interest or negative effects.
    • Some influencers worry about overexposure and choose to limit their online posts.
    • The singer suffered from overexposure after appearing on every talk show for months.
    • Overexposure in the news made the public tired of hearing about the scandal.