This new series of Expanded Guides focuses on photographic techniques not only to give you a comprehensive grounding in the subject but also takes you a step further to enable you to get much more from your photography. Expert advice, with useful hints & tips, is given by professional photographers, using practical examples of techniques for clarity, illustrated in full colour with the aid of clear diagrams & charts. High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography is the process of shooting several images of a scene at various exposures, then merging them into one file. This produces photographs that are crisp & detailed, from highlights to mid-tones to shadows, full of drama & expressiveness. It's an effect that is similar to how we perceive scenes with our own eyes, although it can also produce impactful hyper-real images. Understanding HDR Photography is a comprehensive guide
- written by a professional photographer in a clear & jargon-free style
- to understanding the techniques of shooting & post-processing HDR images. Step-by-step case studies clearly explain the theory & practice of shooting & processing HDR images, with hints & tips that help to avoid the pitfalls of this engrossing genre of photography.