- 1). Open the two or three photos you would like to turn into an HDR image in Photoshop. The photos must be identical except for exposure. One photo should be over-exposed and one photo should be under-exposed. You can use a third photo of normal exposure to improve your results.
- 2). Click on "File," scroll down to "Automate," and then select the "Merge to HDR" option.
- 3). Select to use "Files" when the "Merge to HDR" window opens.
- 4). Check off the "Attempt to Automatically Align Source Images" box on the bottom of the window and then press "OK."
- 5). Save your file.
- 6). Click on "Image" at the top of the screen, then select "Mode" and choose "16 bit." A file containing a 32-bit HDR image is too big for practical use, so you will have to convert it to a 16- or 8-bit image.
- 7). Set your "Gamma" and "Exposure" levels once the "HDR Conversion" box opens.
- 8). Change the Method to "Local Adaption." You can now adjust the toning and curves of your image. Let your creative preferences guide you. Make sure to bring out the details in the image, and don't forget to add shadows, or else it will look faded and fake.
- 9). Click "OK" to convert your image and then save it once you're done.
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