HDR Photography
HDR Photography tips, tutorials and news.
The 2012 Venus Transit HDR – How We Shot It
About a year ago, the planet Venus passed directly between the Earth and the Sun, an event which will not happen again until the year 2117. (Hopefully by then, we'll be referring to it as "stardate 2-1-1-7" right?)
Horseshoe Bend: Final Image Processing in Lightroom 4 – From the HDR Photography Workshop Series
In this last tutorial, we will demonstrate how to apply the finishing touches to create the final HDR image of Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona. In addition, we will go over how to create a black and white version of this shot.
Horseshoe Bend: Adobe Photoshop Layer Blending – From the HDR Photography Workshop Series
In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to blend 2 images with the Layer Mask and the Graduated Brush Tool in Adobe Photoshop. In addition, we will use the Spot Healing Brush to edit out any specks in this shot of Horseshoe Bend.
Horseshoe Bend: RAW Processing and Adobe Photoshop Import – From the HDR Photography Workshop Series
In this tutorial, we are back in Lightroom 4, where we will demonstrate how to RAW process our image of Horseshoe Bend, taken in Page, Arizona. In addition, we will export our images into Adobe Photoshop for the blending process.
Horseshoe Bend: HDR Processing in Photomatix Pro – From the HDR Photography Workshop Series
In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to HDR process this shot of Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona in Photomatix Pro.
Horseshoe Bend: RAW Preparation and HDR Export – From the HDR Photography Workshop Series
In this article, we will explain how to prepare the 3 RAW files used to create the final HDR shot of Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona. In addition, we will discuss how to export these images into Photomatix from Lightroom 4.
Horseshoe Bend: How It Was Shot – From the HDR Photography Workshop Series
We stopped in Page, Arizona to get some shots of Horseshoe Bend. In this article, we will discuss how we got this shot that will be eventually processed as an HDR image. In addition, we will go over the scene considerations of this shot.
2 Reasons Why You Need to Clean Your Camera Lenses and Sensors for HDR Photography – From the HDR Photography Workshop Series
In this article, we will discuss the importance of cleaning your camera lenses and sensors when shooting HDR photography. Although it is important to have clean lenses and sensors whenever you are shooting, its is especially important in HDR photography since we need to stack multiple images to create the final HDR image.
Capture Sharper Landscape Detail by Using the Mirror Lock-Up Feature in Your DSLR – From the HDR Photography Workshop Series
In this article we discuss how using the Mirror Lock-Up feature can help yield more detail in your landscapes and HDR imagery.
2 Reasons to Choose DSLRs with Faster Frame Rates for HDR Photography – From the HDR Photography Workshop Series
In a previous article, we discussed the difference between ghosting and motion blur in HDR photography. In this article, we will discuss how a DSLR with a faster frame rate can significantly help reduce ghosting in your HDR images. In addition, a DSLR with a faster frame rate is also incredibly useful in scenes where you cannot use a tripod. The frame rate of your DSLR will have an overall impact on your HDR images. If you are serious about HDR photography and are looking to buy or upgrade to a new DSLR, these 2 reasons should be taken into consideration when purchasing a new DSLR.
Reasons Why You Should Shoot HDR Images at the Lowest Native ISO Setting – From the HDR Photography Workshop Series
In previous tutorials, we discussed what the optimal shutter speed and aperture setting should be when we are shooting HDR photography. Now, we are going to discuss the optimal ISO setting. In HDR photography, we are combing multiple exposures to create one final HDR image. This process of combining exposures automatically creates certain challenges, one being the overall grain in the final HDR image. When you shoot at your camera’s lowest native ISO, you will still see a little bit of grain in your images. Because of this, always keep your ISO at the lowest native ISO on your camera whenever possible. For Canon users, the lowest native ISO is 100. For Nikon users, the lowest native ISO is around 160. In this article, we will discuss reasons why the optimal ISO setting in HDR photography is the lowest native ISO on your camera. In addition, we will also explain what native ISO means.
What is the Optimal Aperture Setting in HDR Photography? – From the HDR Photography Workshop Series
In a previous article, we talked about what the optimal shutter speed is when shooting HDR photography. Now, we are going to discuss the optimal aperture setting in HDR photography. When shooting HDR images, we want to capture as much detail as possible. Each camera lens will have an aperture “sweet spot,” where you can get the most detail and sharpness. However, the lens’s “sweet spot” may not always be the optimal aperture setting when shooting HDR images. In this article, we will discuss what exactly a “sweet spot” is, as well as the general rule of thumb for the optimal aperture setting when shooting HDR photography.
