P#18: Show Notes for High Dynamic Range Photography -- An Interview with Tony Sweet
Uncover the Secrets of High Dynamic Range Photography with Master Photographer Tony Sweet
High dynamic range photography treads where our cameras (and sometimes even the human eye) cannot. Dramatic images can be achieved, and the weaknesses caused by the limitations of equipment and exposure can become a thing of the past.
We begin with what (exactly) high dynamic range photography is and how it works. We then explore the important questions, along with the secrets and techniques that set apart the pros from the beginners. Tony Sweet has the answers and he reveals it all during this 7 Photography Questions interview.
Show Notes for 7 Photography Questions Interview With Tony Sweet
Topic: High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photography
Host: Dr. Audri G. Lanford
Guest: Tony Sweet
Main Website: TonySweet.com
Locations: Eldersburg, MD and Boone, NC
This episode of the "7 Photography Questions" Podcast is sponsored by Proud Photography and SecretsofMasterPhotographers.com.
7 Biggest High Dynamic Range Photography Questions for Tony Sweet
1. What is high dynamic range photography and how does it work?
2. What tools and equipment do I need to do HDR photography, and is it better to shoot in JPEG format or RAW?
3. Which HDR software do your recommend, and why?
4. What are some of the biggest and most common mistakes people make when they begin exploring HDR?
5. How do you choose your HDR photo subjects?
6. How can I evolve from shooting basic HDR images to creating something truly spectacular?
7. Can you suggest any exercises our listeners can do to improve the quality of their HDR photos?
Photographer Bio
Tony Sweet spent twenty years performing as a jazz musician before falling in love with nature photography. Since that time, Tony has achieved many photography accomplishments, including publishing three books: Fine Art Nature Photography, Fine Art Flower Photography and Fine Art Nature Photography: Water, Ice, Fog. He is currently working on his fourth book, which will be released in January of 2009.
Tony is represented by the prestigious Getty Picture Agency and his photographic artwork has been seen in many venues including posters, calendars, greeting cards and magazines. He is also a contributor to Nikonnet.com and a staff writer for Nikon World magazine.
Tony's Visual Artistry workshops are taught around the US, and he also teaches photography classes online at BetterPhoto.com.
Artist's Website:
Resources Mentioned During the Podcast:
Adobe Photoshop
Photomatix HDR Software Use this code to get a 15% discount: Sweet08
14-24mm full frame
Nikon D3
24-70mm (similar to one seen here)
70-200mm (similar to one seen here)
FDR Tools
Canon G9
Pro-level tripod
Wikipedia
Viveza
Tony Sweet's Online BetterPhoto.com Classes
Discount: Email us at 7biggestphotographyquestions [at] gmail [dot] com to get a $20 off coupon code for your first class!
Discounts
Photomatix: Use this code to get a 15% discount: Sweet08
Books by Tony Sweet
Fine Art Photography: Water, Ice and Fog
Fine Art Nature Photography: Advanced Techniques and the Creative Process
Fine Art Flower Photography: Creative Techniques And The Art Of Observation
Photographs Discussed In This Interview:
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