Henry Has
First of all, take a look at some examples, how does this HDR technique looks. You might as well get some inspiration for your future works 😉
> 100 Remarkable HDR Pictures
> 50 Incredible Examples of HDR Photography
> 40 Beautiful HDR Pictures You Would be Amazed
> 36 Awesome HDR Animal Photos
I found a very good quote on Hongkiat.com:
"There are two basic types of HDR photos. The first are true HDR composite photos, created by taking multiple shots of a subject at different exposures and combining them. The second technique involves using Photoshop effects and adjusting the shadows, highlights, and other settings."
If you’re interested in creating real HDR images, you’ll need a better equipment than many amateur photographers have:
- A camera capable of taking images in RAW format
- A good quality tripod
- Software such as Photomatix or Photoshop
Read more about the real HDR photography and tutorials for it:
> 10 Real HDR Tutorials
Lets move on to the “fake” HDR technique, which it’s done in Photoshop by adjusting the image shadows, highlights and playing around with filters. The outcome won’t be as professional as in real HDR photography, but your pictures would still look quite amazing. It’s important to use it in moderation and be careful with the settings, otherwise you might end up with a big fail 😉 Take a look at some very useful tutorials:
> Creating an HDR Photo Effect in 3 Simple Steps
> 8 Easy Steps to Fake an HDR Effect in Photoshop
> Two Methods of Fake HDR Effect Using Photoshop
> Quite Easy Way to Fake HDR Photos in Photoshop
> Very Simple Fake HDR Photoshop Tutorial
