HDR Masterclass at Somerset House – Sky Replacement & Photoshop Magic

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In this tutorial, I take you to Somerset House in London — one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, steeped in centuries of art, architecture, and history. It’s the perfect setting for a creative transformation using High Dynamic Range (HDR) techniques and sky replacement in Photoshop. Somerset House History:- https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/about-us/history We’ll begin with three carefully captured exposures, blending them into a single HDR image to reveal every detail in the highlights and shadows. I’ll walk you through the full process of creating a balanced, natural-looking HDR composition that brings out the texture, tone, and depth of this remarkable building. Then, for a touch of creative contrast, I’ll replace the original sky with one of my own photographs taken in South Africa — a vibrant, cloud-rich backdrop that adds energy and atmosphere to the final image. You’ll see how to align tones, manage lighting direction, and refine the blend for a seamless and realistic result. Step by step, I’ll show you how to: * Capture and merge bracketed exposures into a 32-bit HDR file * Balance highlights, midtones, and shadows for natural contrast * Replace the sky using Photoshop’s powerful selection and masking tools * Match colour temperature and lighting using adjustment layers * Apply final tonal and detail refinements to achieve a stunning finished image If you’ve followed my previous tutorials, you’ll notice how smoothly this HDR-to-Photoshop workflow integrates, giving you both technical control and creative freedom. Whether you’re passionate about architectural photography, HDR blending, or advanced compositing, this episode is packed with insight to help you bring your own images to life. 📂 Want to follow along? Download the RAW file here: 🔗 RAW Files – https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1K-9fm8B_WOuc9DaJf06V0dChUZ4q1uyr?usp=sharing Please respect my copyright. If you share your version, kindly credit me as the original photographer using @jamiermathlin. 💬 Questions, tips, or feedback? Drop a comment below—I love hearing how you're using these techniques in your own work! 📸 Explore More of My Work: Website: https://jrmathlin.uk Sky Pack: https://jrmathlin.uk/sky-packs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JRMathlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiemathlin/ 📢 Join the Conversation: If you’d like to share your photos with me and the community, visit my City & Landscapes page: 🔗 www.facebook.com/460479531718802 🔧 Affiliates & Discounts: DxO Nik Collection 8 – Try it free! 🎁 Free Trial – https://tidd.ly/4g6OWwi 💳 Purchase – https://tidd.ly/4g5H4v1 For 15% discount use my discount code:- Jamie15 Freewell V2 Hybrid Filter System 🔗 https://www.freewellgear.com/en/v2-hy... 💡 Be sure to grab the right adapter ring for your lens (82mm thread recommended). Luminar Neo – Save with code JAMIE10 🔗 https://skylum.evyy.net/c/5274887/131... For any questions or to get in touch, feel free to leave a comment or use the contact form on my website. Best regards, Jamie