THE SECRET to shoot HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE scene (without looking fake)
Dec 16, 2025
High dynamic range photography often looks fake and over-processed — especially in extreme lighting situations like Antelope Canyon. In this video, I show you exactly how to shoot and edit HDR photos that look natural, realistic, and professional.
You’ll see how I handled insane contrast between deep shadows and bright sunlight, and how to preserve details, colors, and texture without destroying the image. I walk you through my full HDR workflow, from shooting in the field to editing in Lightroom.
This is the exact approach I use to avoid the “HDR look” while still capturing the full dynamic range of a scene.
