🌅 HDR Photography
High Dynamic Range imaging for stunning detail
What is HDR?
HDR (High Dynamic Range) combines multiple exposures of the same scene to capture detail in both bright highlights and dark shadows that a single exposure cannot capture.
How to Create HDR
- Shoot Multiple Exposures: Take 3-5 shots at different exposures (bracketing)
- Use Tripod: Essential to keep images aligned
- Bracket Properly: Typically -2, 0, +2 EV stops
- Merge in Software: Use Lightroom, Photoshop, or HDR software
- Tone Map: Adjust the final HDR image
Camera Settings
- Aperture: Keep constant (f/8-f/16)
- ISO: Keep constant (lowest possible)
- Shutter Speed: Vary this for bracketing
- Bracketing Mode: Use AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)
- Focus: Manual focus recommended
Best Subjects for HDR
- Landscapes with bright sky and dark foreground
- Interior architecture with windows
- Sunset/sunrise scenes
- Cityscapes at twilight
- High contrast scenes
HDR Software
Adobe Lightroom
Built-in HDR merge
Photomatix
Specialized HDR software
Aurora HDR
User-friendly HDR tool
Photoshop
Merge to HDR Pro