Monochromatic HDR Photography: Shooting and Processing Black & White High Dynamic Range Photos

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Monochromatic HDR Photography is the first book intended to show photographers how to work at the intersection of two up-and-coming trends that are at the forefront of the digital revolution: Black & White and High Dynamic Range imaging.

The book explains techniques for extending dynamic range, monochromatic conversion methods and best practices where the two technologies intersect. Since successful digital monochromatic image creation generally requires using the color information inherent in RAW exposures, most case studies will be presented in full color.

In addition, Monochromatic HDR Photography provides extensive coverage of the creative vision required to successfully create monochromatic HDR images and the workflow necessary to make art prints from this specialized image making technique.

Extending Dynamic Range

Understanding HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography

In-Camera HDR

Multi-RAW processing

Lightroom

Adobe Camera RAW (ACR)

Shooting HDR Sequences

Auto bracketing

Manual bracketing

Best practices

Automated HDR Software

Nik HDR Efex Pro

Photomatix

Photoshop HDR Pro

Hand-HDR

Black & White in the Digital Era

Understanding the appeal of monochrome

Subject matter that works in black & white

Black & white files are color

Toning

Split toning

Solarization

Common black & white conversion techniques

Best practices in monochromatic conversion

Photoshop B&W Adjustment Layers

Nik Silver Efex Pro

Monochromatic HDR Workflow

Using color information

Best practices

Converting to monochrome with extended dynamic range preservation

Monochrome presets in auto-HDR software

Filters to enhance monochromatic HDR

Case studies and gallery

Specialized Black & White Gear

Monochromatic single-purpose cameras (Monochrom M)

Infrared HDR (IR converted camera)

Notes

Resources

Glossary

Index

Harold Davis is a legendary photographer and digital artist whose work is widely collected. He is the author of many bestselling photography books, including Photographing Flowers,Photographing Waterdrops, and The PhotoshopDarkroom, all published by Focal Press.

Harold has been recognized as a Moab Master for his hand-crafted, fine art prints. His popular workshops are often sold out. You can find out more about Harold and his work at his website, www.photoblog2.com.