HDR Image Processing with Photoshop

Capturing scenes with extreme brights and deep shadows often leaves your photos looking flat or incorrectly exposed. Understanding how to merge and process multiple exposures is the key to unlocking the true depth of your images. In this course, you will learn the step-by-step process of creating and refining High Dynamic Range (HDR) photographs inside Photoshop. Through clear, written guidance, you will discover how to prepare your source files, merge them cleanly, and apply advanced tone mapping and color correction to produce balanced, professional-grade images. You will explore modern non-destructive editing techniques that preserve detail in both highlights and shadows without creating artificial-looking artifacts. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of dynamic range and exposure bracketing - Merge multiple exposures seamlessly using Photoshop's built-in tools - Apply non-destructive editing workflows using Camera Raw and Smart Objects - Control highlights and shadows to prevent unrealistic halo effects - Refine contrast and details using advanced exposure blending techniques - Export finished HDR images in the correct formats for print and digital display You will begin with essential terminology and the foundational science of light capture before stepping through alignment, merging, and final stylistic adjustments. This course is designed for beginner photographers and photo editors who want to expand their post-processing skills. No prior experience with HDR software is required. Start reading today to transform your high-contrast exposures into stunning, lifelike photographs.