Ultimate Reference Guide to Editing HDR Portraits in Lightroom | Master Your Craft

Modern cameras are able to capture an incredibly wide dynamic range. HDR, or High Dynamic Range describes the technique used to bring back details in the extreme highlights and shadows that would otherwise be blown out or lost. In this video, Pye walks through techniques and tips for editing realistic HDR portraits in Lightroom.

Time Stamps:
Intro: 0:00 - 0:44
How to Shoot for HDR: 0:45 - 02:45
Maxing Tone/Dynamic Range: 2:46 - 6:31
HSL: 6:32 - 8:56
Color Grading: 8:57 - 10:32
Contrast: 10:33 - 12:19
Local Adjustments: 12:20 - 16:41
Outro: 16:42 - 17:13

Welcome to “Master Your Craft,” a photography educational series by SLR Lounge, exclusively on Adorama TV. From gear advice to in-depth instruction, our goal is to give you practical, real-world advice to help you master the craft of photography. Whether you’re a beginner just learning your camera, an amateur looking to become pro, or a professional seeking inspiration, this is the series you’ve been looking for to help you become a better photographer.

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THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!

[slrlounge]

Thanks for watching! What would you like to learn next?

[HannahKoki]

Such useful and simple techniques. I shoot at sunset all the time and this helps a ton!!

[boomp.reeves]

Always enjoy and learn a lot from watching your videos. Thank you so much.

[BevJoseph]

Very clear steps, makes it easy to follow. Thank you!

[philiphatton]

A goldmine of editing tips here 👆on a very challenging photo. Thanks for sharing, Pye.

[werderden]

Really nice video. This is very much appreciated and looking forward to learn this! Thank you for sharing 🙂

[utthejpolepalli]

You make all the easy and understandable in simple for beginners sir thq u for all ur vedios

[tysonp]

Awesome as always. Pye is the greatest

[ryangigzzz]

Which version of Lightroom were you using

[_Ryan_]

Every time I’m seascaping at Victoria Beach and see a stylized couples shoot going on, I’m wondering if it’s LJ studios or Pye making a vid. 😀

[carlosandreviana]

Shouldn't an hdr be composed by several exposures?