The only part of this image that is usually lit is the white elevator in the background. The supplemental lighting was achieved with the composite lighting approach used on previous projects. HDR was not used on this image.
Here's a quick video made from the exterior images captured during the W.P.M.C. photo shoot. This session entailed 175 individually lit scenes captured over a 90 minute time span. Post-processing required an additional six hours to edit and blend multiple scenes into one final image. The end result is an aesthetically pleasing representation that is much more dramatic and engaging than the original, naturally-lit image.
The composite blending method can enhance any scene, but it is especially useful on projects that may be lacking exterior light. It works equally well for interiors and static subjects like furniture and automobiles.
