Why I prefer Photomatrix HDR

One of the project I was commissioned require HDR merging. Hence, after some trials, I decided which to get.

There are quite a lot of HDR programs if you really do some searching via internet.

One of the most popular will be photomatrix.

Nik software , is one of the coolest program I had tried recently.

I used these software and did some comparison. To my shocking, as shown below, there is a bad burnt out from Nik HDR Efx, but the brightness and tone seem very nice to me.



Considering the post processing part, I will face a lot of difficulties if I were to DI that burnt area. I work as a full time photographer, I simply do not like to spend too much time doing just one area (this is just one minor area that I am showing you)

Hence, I decided to go for Photomatrix instead. The color temperature and tone can be adjusted using Adobe Photoshop.

My HDR does not end at 3 exposure. Instead, I use 10 ev in order to get the details out from the image.

Currently, my project is related with 360 view panoramic, aka virtual tour. So, there are quite a number of stitching I need to do, but before even starting on that, I need to merge the 10 ev exposure first.

For my panoramic setting, which I will do a full details later, I have a total of 14 points of 10 ev each to merge first. Yes, 140 images for just one location.

In comparison of the speed for these two software, Photomatrix win by thousand times.

All I need to do is just the initial set up -

Import 10 images in, do the setting that I want to achieve, then save the preset.

Next, I will go for batch processing of processing photos under Batch Bracketed Photos

Remember I told you that I have a total of 10 ev for each view? Yes, just tell Photomatrix the exact location, select 10 images at a time

Remember to select the preset you had saved at the start.

As shown below, follow the numbering and you will be ok.

Once the images start to run, you can simply go have a short nap, read your novel with a cup of nice coffee, or even go out! It will take ages to get it done automatically for you.

Bear in mind, I have thousands images to merge! That's why it take hours.
But, it is a lot faster than using Nik.

I open Nik software via Adobe Bridge to Photoshop. I have to import 10 images at one time, get the preset done, then I save it. During the processing duration, I can wait till I literally fall asleep. I do not know whether if there's batch processing for Nik, but I gave up trying.

Now, this is not efficient for me.

That's why I find batch processing is very important to most projects! Especially when you have a lot to do and time is very crucial.


I am glad that Photomatrix work perfectly fine for me.

Discount coupon to search for 

Oh yes, before I forget. Remember to check out for discount coupon when you want to purchase photo matrix.  A little bit of research does helps.

Photomatrix purchase site

Here's some of it I found online for you, remember to check whether it is valid before purchasing it!

Please read the link given in this blog. I do not hold any responsibilities if you purchase wrongly.


Stuck in Customs - Code: STUCKINCUSTOMS
Visual Photo Guide - Code: HOTSHOTPHOTO 
Captain Kimo - Code: CAPTAIN KIMO
HDRIT - Code: HDRIT

Have fun with the program and shoot more! =)

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Photoshoot - Friend's Forever

It is a wonderful thing that your client know what they want.

In this case, my job is absolutely easy and less stressful. The only main focus I require is finding the location.

Sourcing for location is not an easy task. You got to make sure that the client feel comfortable with the surrounding. Having too many people around, it make them feel uncomfortable. Hence, lesser will make them go wild.

Always remember, the first few shots are always down to the drain because they are not warm up yet. Do your best, get the shot, but don't tired them out.

For friend's forever theme, this client of mine, cherished their friendship for years. So they decided to engage me as their photographer, to remember it forever.

At the same time, one of them had just graduated and wanted to take a photo of her in the gown.







Friends consists of fun, lovingly, laughter and cherish.

Making sure they must enjoy the whole photo shoot session to bring out their happiness. This is really tough, but yet very challenging.

I am glad that this photo shoot session is well worth.
























If you are interested with life style photo shoot, be it your graduation, family or anything other things... Email now: boon [at] pboong [dot] com


Subject: Friend's Forever Shoot!
(Above email subject is the discount coupon code of 10% off for a 45min session)!

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Boon

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Photoshoot - Graduation

Graduation photo shoot is one of the most relaxing job of all. You do not require to run, drive to ensure you are faster than the wedding couples and fearing that someone will block your view.

But in this photoshoot, you need ensure of strangers coming by.

There will be a lot of people walking past you, looking at your subjects and try to take a quick snap of it! After all, it is a fun job, so let it be. So long as no one is coming to disturb you.

Graduation photos must have its typical style.

1. Posing in front of your school campus
2. Posing in front of your school name
3. Posing when you are looking high up

These are the three which I did a research via internet, and it is very important.














Commanding not 1 but few friends together can be tough too. But, when they get into the mood, chances of getting nice images is a plus point!

Ensure that the subject don't feel embarrass, making sure they feel comfortable, tell them what they need to do - natural look is a lot better than acting type, most importantly: FUN!

If you are interested in getting graduation or friends photoshoot, email me at boon [at] pboong [dot] com


Subject: Friend's Forever Shoot! 
(Above email subject is the discount coupon code of 10% off for a 45min session)

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