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Exposure Bracketing: The Creative Insurance Policy (cont.)Advanced Content

Finally, bracketing is essential to high dynamic range (HDR) photography. HDR is a method of capturing in a single image the wide range of tones in a high contrast scene by taking a set of exposures, usually three, five or seven, at different exposure values; then, using software programs, combining the images into a single image that reveals the entire tonal range of the scene. "For my HDR photography, I use autoexposure bracketing," Lindsay says, "and set the camera for aperture priority to insure a constant depth of field."


The specific settings for these bracketing techniques will vary depending on the Nikon camera and Speedlight you're using, so it's best to check your instruction manual to familiarize yourself with the menus and steps.

These days bracketing is a lot more than insurance—it's another example of  digital photography's creative opportunities.