In the following video guide, photographer Ian Middleton gives a great example of how to use the exposure bracketing feature for sunrises, and then how to easily do the exposure blending in Adobe Photoshop.
Features Covered in this Video:
- Pre-sunrise planning and positioning at Saint Thomas Church using Peak Finder
- Using the Shutter app for automated exposure bracketing
- Camera settings for challenging sunrise lighting conditions
- Complete Adobe Photoshop workflow for blending multiple exposures
- Professional HDR techniques without the artificial look
- Composing with the dramatic Kamnik Alps backdrop
- Why timing is everything for this once-a-year shot
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:18 Setting Up for the Perfect Alignment
4:16 Exposure Bracketing with Shutter App
8:36 Capturing the Solstice Sunrise Over Kamnik Alps
9:17 Photoshop: Blending Exposures for Natural HDR
Equipment Used:
- Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless camera + Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens
- Benro 34CLV tripod + geared head (essential for sharp bracketed shots)
- Shutter on iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Adobe Photoshop CC
