I am not a big fan of forced HDR processing especially on portraits. Most forced HDR portraits that I see online were over exaggerated and unnecessary. Not only did it not add anything to those portraits, it actually detracted from the photos by taking the attention away from the narrative. However, if you do find an image that works, and some photos of architecture do work very well with added HDR effect, it does make the image ‘pop’. Still, personally, I prefer to use it sparingly. Even if I decided to use it, I tend to tone down the severity of the effect.
The Pal Guy
/ 15/04/2012These are great architectural photographs. What building is it and where is it?
Louis Kwong Jr.
/ 15/04/2012Hi, thank you. Yeah, it is part of a series of apartments/offices at the Rheinauhafen docks in Cologne. They are very cool.
The Pal Guy
/ 15/04/2012Ok thanks. Its always nice to know were there is great architecture in the world.
Mark
/ 15/04/2012You’re right, great for buildings. Not so good for faces…
Louis Kwong Jr.
/ 15/04/2012If used subtly, it can work with faces, but most people tend to over do it.
fotograf göransson
/ 28/04/2012I agree with Mark, HDR are for buildings and landscapes not so great with portraits… For exemple the pictures in this post are truly amazing”!
Louis Kwong Jr.
/ 29/04/2012Thank you so much. I have found on occasion, HDR can enhance a portrait, but only if it is applied subtly. The worse thing about HDR and portraits is that it tend to age the person considerably.