You’re standing there watching an incredible sunset. The sky is glowing with deep oranges, reds, and purples. The foreground looks balanced, the light feels rich—and everything just works. Then you take the photo… and it looks flat, dull, or completely blown out. What happened? Want to master advanced lighting techniques faster? PictureCorrect Premium is designed […]
A style of photography that is growing rapidly in popularity is HDR Photography. To be defined, HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography is photography that captures a wider and more natural range of colors and intensities. This allows for photos to appear as the human eye actually sees them rather than only allowing a part of […]
Picture this. You’re walking outside with your camera when you see this absolutely beautiful scene. You’re thinking about how nice this picture will look on your wall and how you just have to photograph it. There’s only one thing standing in your way: the scene has a lot of contrast, and there isn’t a fast […]
HDR, as the name suggests, attempts to extend the light and tonal range of images taken under normal conditions. And once a balanced HDR image is compared with the original shot the results are often outstanding. Ever hear the expression, “You just had to be there,” when someone is showing off photographs? What they are […]
If I had a nickel for every time I heard someone say, “I only shoot RAW” (you could substitute JPEG for RAW here) I would be rich. Truth be told, if one limits one’s self to a single format then, I suggest, that one has established limits that are simply stifling one’s creative choices. Many […]
HDR (high dynamic range) is a subject that gets a lot of attention, both positive and negative, within the photography community. Because the topic can be so polarizing it seems like there are many myths or misunderstandings surrounding HDR photography. In this article we’ll take a look at nine common myths and why they are […]
Photography, which was once a passion of people, is now a full time profession of many. To help professionals bring out the best effect, several new technologies have been introduced in this field. With modern cameras and advanced equipment, photographers can now capture every angle with complete perfection. One of the latest technologies, which have […]
Designed for all fans of HDR photography, HDR Merge compiles multiple exposure-bracketed images into a single HDR image. It can merge up to 10 photos and deliver a spectacular level of color enhancement, making the final result look as close as possible to what the eye sees. HDR Merge is scheduled to be released on […]
There is some controversy around using HDR. This stems from the presentation of some HDR images done badly and the somewhat difficult processing of the image for the average photographer to get the desired results. The human eye can adjust to deep shadows and overly bright light quite quickly. The perception of the total image […]
Because I lead workshops, I am often asked if a point and shoot or entry level digital camera is okay. Well, the simple answer is absolutely yes. Here is a little story to illustrate my point. Let’s say that two photographers wake up early one morning for a full day of shooting. They both want […]
