Broaden your photographic horizons, shoot infrared!
Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions. ~Albert Einstein
Infrared photography can give you a new outlet for artistic expression by allowing you to shoot traditional subjects in novel and interesting ways. A color photograph converted to black and white is quite different from a black and white infrared image. Nothing can quite compare with the surreal factor of bright white foliage, a dark sky and the uniqueness of how infrared light is reflected and absorbed by different surfaces. Infrared photography is a wonderful way to broaden your photographic horizons and expand your creativity!
Interested in learning more? Please check out my book Digital Infrared Photography published by Wiley, available at bookstores and online at Amazon. I also teach Infrared Photography at BetterPhoto.com. I’ll be speaking about infrared in April at Florida’s Birding and Photo Fest, and in June in Ontario for the Canadian Camera Conference. I hope to see you at one of these events!
My favorite method of black and white conversion is Nik Silver Efex Pro. It creates beautiful black and white images that are perfect for both infrared and color photography. For museum quality black and white printing, try Digital Silver Imaging. Make great pictures! ~ Deb
I’ve taken many more photos since reading your book.
I use Silver Efex pro for the black and whites and a lot of Topaz adjust for the color pics.
I use your blue sky method slightly tweaked.
I’ve recently taken photos at DeLeon Springs State Park and Woodruff Wildlife Refuge using your teaching.
If you want to see the new stuff, go to http://www.hopwoodphotography.com.
Cloudy days are my favorite days to shoot.
Hello Heidi, that’s great to hear! I’m glad you are enjoying Silver Efex Pro and Adjust. I saw your photos, you are doing fantastic! Thanks for the link! I appreciate your kind words, keep in touch!