Just what is HDR photography all about? Join photographer Matt Suess in an Arizona ghost town, and learn how he creates artistic, high-contrast scenes that jump off the screen. HDR stands for high dynamic range, a photography technique that mimics what the eye can see, merging multiple bracketed exposures into one vibrant image. Perfect for scenic landscapes, building interiors, and – in this case – vintage Americana, HDR allows you to bring out surreal detail in your highlights and shadows.
In this 30-minute class, Matt walks through:
- The basics of HDR and its uses
- How to set up your camera and shoot HDR photos
- Editing tips and presets
So pack your DSLR, your sense of adventure, and a free trial of Macphun’s Aurora HDR, and tag along with Matt Suess on a breathtaking photo journey that will inspire you to see things in a different light.
Shoot and share your own artistic HDR photo.
Now comes the fun part! You've seen my process in shooting HDR photos – it's time to share your own.
Post your HDR photos in the Project Gallery.
- Merge your three exposures in Aurora HDR (free trial here)
- Check your Alignment, Ghost Reduction, and Chromatic Aberration as needed
- Apply one of the presets (you can go in and tweak the settings to make it your own)
- Start adding your artistic style to the photo – bright colors, contrast, fine details
Here are my ghost town HDR photos for inspiration, and a few others I threw in for fun.
I'm looking forward to seeing your HDR images!
