One of our member artists, Markus Linke, recently wrote up a very helpful guide for photographing in HDR. His tutorial gives in-depth, step-by-step instructions on how to create high dynamic range (HDR) pictures using your digital camera, photomatix and photoshop.

Read Markus’ tutorial on his blog, which includes before and after pictures of the process as well.

Markus also cites Trey Ratcliff, one of our other members’ tutorial, as helping him through the process as well. Markus’ process is slightly different than Trey’s so they are both worth the read.

HDR is one of the most rapidly growing photography trends. Do a search for HDR photography on Imagekind and you’ll find nearly 6,000 images available.

When done correctly, it gives the photograph a lifelike quality unmatched by most other processes. The lighting, shadows and reflections all look sharper and more realistic.

Shop HDR photos on Imagekind.

Featured HDR Artwork:
Tone Mapped by Markus Linke
The Calm After the Storm by Trey Ratcliff
Welcome to the 21st Century by Mr Vedd