There are a number of different ways to merge of blend multiple exposures to create an HDR image. You could use software like Photomatix that has been created exclusively for HDR, you can use Photoshop’s HDR merge, you can do it manually by using layers and masks in Photoshop, and since the release of Lightroom 6/CC you can also do it right in Lightroom with no plugins or additional software needed.
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In this video tutorial, Simon Plant shows how you can replicate a tilt shift effect very easily in...
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Exposure compensation is a powerful tool used for subtle adjustments or dramatic effects. The right exposure is subject to the preferences of the photographer and the viewer. Determining whether the image should be darker, lighter or true to the actual scene is an art and a science.
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In this video Simon plant demonstrates and old school technique for sky replacement in Photoshop. There are a few different techniques you can use for replacing skies, and the technique that will work best can vary from one photo to the next, so it is helpful to know a few different ways to do it.
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If you’ve ever gone on a road trip to take photos and have had difficulties knowing where to go to get the best angles, worry no further! With Google Earth you can plan out every detail, down to what time the sun sets, and how the shadows will fall across the landscape.
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In this video Simon Plant demonstrates how you can easily use Photoshop to replace a color in a photo to help control the focal point that draws the viewer’s eye. You can use this technique to draw attention to a particular element in the photo, or to change the color of an element so it does not attract as much attention.
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When working with landscapes, focus stacking is a powerful approach in creating sharp images from foreground to the background. Focus stacking is a technique used to increase how much detail appears in focus in an image. The two key steps in the process include 1) Taking multiple photos of the same scene, but with each snap of the shutter you are using a different focus point and 2) Combining or merging the images into one using Photoshop that pulls in all of the areas in focus.
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The first time I saw a photo with star trails streaking across the sky, I convinced myself it had to be fake. Not only was it something I would never see in real life, I couldn’t fathom a long-exposure being the technique responsible either. For many of you, you’ve probably come here looking for the same answer, how are star trails captured? Well, you’ve come to the right place, and I promise you it’s much easier than you have been anticipating.
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In this video Simon Plant shows how to use selective adjustments in Lightroom to adjust the image weight and direct the viewer’s attention within the photo.
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One of our main objectives when taking photos is making sure the focus is sharp in the areas we want it to be, and when shooting landscapes–where a deep depth of field is generally required–sometimes it can be a little tricky to get the focus spot on in all the right places. It’s not uncommon to have both foreground and background elements that need to be in focus when taking a landscape, and photographers are often challenged in doing so.
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Exposure bracketing is taking multiple exposures of the same subject, including some that are underexposed and some that are overexposed. Exposure bracketing improves our ability to maximize optimum exposure and offers additional post processing creativity. We’ll review key considerations in exposure bracketing including 1) How it works, 2) How to set up your camera, 3) Photography tips and tools, and 4) Post processing.
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With many landscape and nature photos you may want to replace the sky in order to get a more striking photo. In this video Simon Plant shows an easy way to blend a new sky without getting into complicated masking and selections.
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