The Guide That Makes Taking HDR Photos With Your Smartphone Simple
Bob Ross once said, “Gotta have opposites dark and light, light and dark in painting.”
The same applies to photos. Back in the day, older mobile cameras could only produce images with dark areas that were too dark and overexposed bright spots. However, thanks to the modern smartphone camera, we now have HDR (high dynamic range).
With HDR, taking pictures showing details in high contrast scenes has become easier. That said, if you’re wondering how to capture great HDR photos, here’s what you need to know about in-camera and manual HDR.
In-Camera or Auto HDR
There are different types of smartphones, and it seems like every new release comes with more sophisticated cameras. You can even use them for professional photography if you learn a few techniques.
As for high dynamic range, remember that an HDR image isn’t just one picture. It’s two or more images taken at different exposures.
Now, your smartphone has an Auto-HDR feature. You only need to click it, and your phone’s camera will do all the work.
If you’re not satisfied with your phone’s HDR setting, you can download apps on the App Store or Google Play.
Manual HDR
If you’re an aspiring photographer and feel like using your phone’s in-camera HDR is cheating, you can try taking manual HDR photos.
However, it can be a complicated process. You have to take many pictures at different exposures, and you need to invest in a good tripod and processing software.
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