Category: Nature Photographer: Stewart Baird Title: Clouds All Over Infrared. Generally, the viewer loves or hates it, but it never fails to grab the eye. To the naked eye, I'll bet this was a lovely scene. But, using infrared, Baird makes it surreal. For me, it all starts with the open, dream-like field and transition up into roiling, nightmare sky. Well done. Photo originally shared in Photofocus' Flickr group. To learn how your work can be featured on the site, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Stewart Baird
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Lightroom Hangout: Lies Cameras Tell
You gotta join us live for our next Google+ Hangout, totally free of charge. Not only will you learn terrific techniques, but if you tune in live, you can be entered to win excellent prizes to help you in your work. (Note: MUST BE TUNED IN LIVE TO WIN). We'll be giving away a copy of Perfectly Clear from Athentech. Plus you never know what else. We kick off Monday 2/15 at 2:00 pm Eastern, 1:00 pm Central, 12:00 pm Mountain, and 11:00 am Pacific. 3:30 pm in Newfoundland. RSVP here and it'll show your local time. This Month: Conquering … [Read more...] about Lightroom Hangout: Lies Cameras Tell
Deep Red Lips…in Black & White
I get excited about black and white portraits, and it's amazing how much color they really hold. Each color in a portrait is translated into a tone of grey, and we can control those tones to affect the richness of the photograph. I'm pleased with the results I'm getting from Perfect Photo Suite 9, and it's made available some techniques I couldn't use before. The technique in this video hasn't worked for me in the past because the apps I've used for black and white have resulted in artifacts which look especially bad on skin. Give it a shot, … [Read more...] about Deep Red Lips…in Black & White
Tips on Photographing with an Infrared-Converted Camera
I have been wanting to play with an infrared-converted camera for quite some time. So I contacted the folks at LensRentals.com, one of the sponsors here on Photofocus, and was able to test out an IR-converted Canon 5D Mark II (they also have other types of IR-converted cameras available to rent as well). It was sent directly to my doorstep in a few days, ready to go! I have been considering converting one of my cameras to infrared, and in my opinion, renting one is the best way to see if an IR conversion is worth it (or any purchase, for that … [Read more...] about Tips on Photographing with an Infrared-Converted Camera
Processing an Infrared Image using Lightroom and Photoshop
I recently had the opportunity to play with an infrared-converted camera, thanks to the folks over at LensRentals.com, and had a lot of fun photographing my dog at an expansive dog park just outside of Portland, Oregon. I ended up with some really great images, and wanted to share my start-to-finish processing steps with one of the photos to show some of the basics on how to process infrared images. Infrared images just don't look so great directly out-of-camera, and there are some things you'll want to "fix" before ending up with a final … [Read more...] about Processing an Infrared Image using Lightroom and Photoshop
Photofocus Podcast March 5 with Deborah Sandidge
NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE: The Photofocus Podcast Feed HAS CHANGED! Here is the new feed: feed://feeds.feedburner.com/photofocuspodcast Download episode here... or get it on iTunes PLEASE BE PATIENT - OUR SERVERS SEE LARGE LOADS ON PUBLISHING DAYS. THE DOWNLOADS MAY GO SLOWLY BUT THEY WILL FINISH. Joining Rich this week is World Photographer Deborah Sandidige (http://www.deborahsandidge.com). She is well-known for her long exposure and infrared work. She shares: Practical techniques to achieve the best look Advice for converting a … [Read more...] about Photofocus Podcast March 5 with Deborah Sandidge
Seeing in Infrared
Make sure you don't miss a single Photofocus post - point your feed reader to the free Photofocus RSS Feed here and subscribe. Post & Photo by Joe Farace Follow Joe on Twitter A photograph is usually all about the light - but infrared photography is all about capturing images using invisible light, which is why comparisons to traditional photography are difficult. If you want to create a dramatic image, few things beat a beautiful sunrise thats photographed in vibrant colors. The same scene photographed in infrared may be disappointing … [Read more...] about Seeing in Infrared
White Balance in Infrared Photography
Post & Photo by The above unprocessed photograph is how one of my files looked directly from the infrared-converted SLR that captured it. To see what the final, processed image looks like, check below: As they used to sing on the old Perry Como TV show, letters, we get letters, we get stacks and stacks of letters Nowadays I get e-mail and some of them are from photographers just beginning to dip their toes into the water of infrared photography. Lately one of those questions that keeps popping is How do I set a custom white balance for … [Read more...] about White Balance in Infrared Photography
What Subjects Look Best in Infrared Photography?
Post & Photo by In a recent Photofocus podcast, one of our readers asked: Im considering buying a used body and having it modified for infrared photography. I know that landscape is prime subject matter for this but are other subjects, such as portraits, cityscapes, night city streets, and macro worth considering? First, I think purchasing a used digital SLR and converting for infrared capture is a great idea. Used bodies are often available at a substantial discount over new and I bought a used Canon EOS Digital Rebel Xt for $200 and … [Read more...] about What Subjects Look Best in Infrared Photography?
Digital IR Photography With Filters
Editor's Note: Joe Farace is a photographer's photographer. He, like me, has been around the block a few times. He's an amazing writer with more than 30 books to his credit. You might also recognize him from his regular column in Shutterbug Magazine. Photofocus is proud to welcome contributions by Joe. Guest Post by One of the biggest advantages of shooting infrared images is that the medium has the power to transform seemingly mundane subject matter into unforgettable images. Everyday scenes you might walk by and never think of … [Read more...] about Digital IR Photography With Filters
