Q and A:How much detail is enough?

Take a look at these two photos of the same waterfall. Notice that the water in the image on the left is overexposed. This is a common problem when shooting scenes like this. The brighter water tends to lose detail even though the rest of the scene is properly exposed. . . . →Read More:Q and A:How much detail is enough?

ALL About HDR

Have you heard of HDR? Have you tried it? Here’s a recording from Jay’s recent Google+ Hangout with Alex Koloskov,where we discuss the HDR Workflow,the camera gear we use,and the different programs that we use to generate HDR images.

The original discussion was broadcast live using the Google+ Public Broadcast feature. . . . →Read More:All About HDR

New Price:iHDR Webinar Series

Today,we want to announce a brand new,lower price for our iHDR Webinar Recordings! It’s still the same series –we haven’t changed the content at all. You’ll still get the sample images,videos,and notes that come with each session. You’ll still get the original detailed explanations,carefully though-out presentations,and clear examples. . . . →Read More:New Price:iHDR Webinar Series

iHDR Workflow Overview

We get lots of questions about how we blend our images. For photos with an extremely wide dynamic range –like the one you see here –we blend two or more exposures for a finished image. We use a manual technique that we’ve worked together to develop over the years. The . . . →Read More:iHDR Workflow Overview

Q and A:Do you prefer HDR or GND Filters?

We get this questions frequently –Do we prefer to use GND filters in the field,or high dynamic range (HDR) processing in Photoshop? Our answer is always pretty much the same. The important thing is to understand the advantages of each option,and to know when to use one of the other –or . . . →Read More:Q and A:Do you prefer HDR or GND Filters?

Webinar Recordings:Nature Photography &iHDR Workflow

Format:Streaming Recorded Session using Cisco’s Webex Format,Available for at least 30 days after purchase

Price:$25 Per Session

Fundamentals &Equipment:Histogram &Raw Processing:Layers &Masks:iHDR Workflow: . . . →Read More:Webinar Recordings:Nature Photography &iHDR Workflow

Student Showcase:Robert Beideman

Today,we are pleased to feature the incredible work of Robert Beideman. He has been on two of our workshops –in Utah’s beautiful Vermilion Cliffs region,and the Florida Everglades. Robert searches for a unique perspective with each of his images,and he uses dramatic light to great effect. His processing skills are excellent, . . . →Read More:Student Showcase:Robert Beideman

Student Showcase:Elizabeth Dizon

Today,we want to share with you the work of Elizabeth (Leslie) Dizon. She is a very talented photographer based in the Philippines,and she attended one of our iHDR Webinars last year. We are impressed with her compositional skill,as well as her willingness to go to great lengths to capture her beautiful photographs. . . . →Read More:Student Showcase:Elizabeth Dizon

The Finished Product

When we visited Olympic National Park in Washington in 2009,we spent hours shooting at Second Beach. We arrived when the sun was low in the sky –hoping to capture golden light as the sun sank towards the horizon…and maybe a nice sunset,too. We’ve been to this beach many times before and . . . →Read More:The Finished Product