(high dynamic range) · hdr photography consists of taking three photographs of the same subject,...

HDR(High Dynamic Range)

WHAT IS IT?

● HDR photography consists of taking three photographs of the same subject, in three different exposures (ex. -2, 0, +2)

● When merged together in Photoshop, the photograph will contain all the highlights from the overexposed photograph, but also all the shadows from the underexposed photograph

WHAT YOU NEED

● a camera with exposure bracketing (although possible to do without)

● a tripod

● photo editing software (Adobe Photoshop)

HOW TO DO IT

1. Find a cool photo subject2. Set camera to manual, or a semi-manual

mode (excluding shutter priority, as you don’t want a change in depth of field)

3. Zero the light meter, then turn on exposure bracketing, and burst mode

4. Hold down shutter button (camera will take 3 pictures)

PUTTING IT TOGETHER

● look at your files in Adobe Bridge● select the photos you want to merge

PUTTING IT TOGETHER

● merge together in Photoshop● edit with tools provided● remove ghosts if any movement

ExampleExposure

Bracketing

ExampleExposure

Bracketing

Different styles of editing an HDR photograph

Two Different Edits