World Photography Day DxO Suite Giveaway Winner Happy World Photography Day! I’m celebrating by giving away a suite of DxO software, including PhotoLab 8, Pure Raw 5, Nik Collection 8, FilmPack 7, and ViewPoint 5! And the winner is... k***n@*.com If you didn't win and are still interested in these DxO tools, I've got a discount code for you! Use the code RobShea for 15% off any DxO software. Valid for new DxO customers only. Infrared Courses Update I'm planning a pre-release of the Lightroom...
10 days ago • 1 min read
World Photography Day DxO Suite Giveaway World Photography Day is August 19th. I’m celebrating by giving away a suite of DxO software, including PhotoLab 8, Pure Raw 5, Nik Collection 8, FilmPack 7, and ViewPoint 5! Complete this survey for a chance to win! World Photography Day DxO Suite Giveaway SURVEY Submissions accepted until 5:00 PM EDT August 19, 2025. See the survey for terms and conditions. Infrared Courses FAQ I've added a general course FAQ to address common questions. Check it out...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Tricky White Balance in Infrared Photography How do you set a white balance in your infrared images when there are no color-neutral subjects? This video walks through setting a white balance manually and using the Histogram to help set a good white balance. Mastering Infrared Photography in Lightroom CLASSIC Course The Mastering Infrared Photography in Lightroom CLASSIC Course will drop later this month (August). You can learn more about this course or pre-order now. Mastering Infrared...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Which infrared profile should I use? Which profile should you use to set a white balance for infrared photography? The free Infrared Profile Pack contains two profiles. Let's review which to use with 550, 590, 665, 720, and 830 nm filters. Infrared Photography Course FAQ I'm using Lightroom Classic (or Photoshop Camera Raw or another raw editor). Is this course right for me? This first course is targeted at Lightroom users. All of the fundamentals in this course apply to both Lightroom...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
New Infrared Photography Course 590nm infrared image I'm excited to announce the launch of my new infrared photography course, Mastering Infrared Photography in Lightroom. This course provides a step-by-step guide for processing infrared images in Lightroom. You don't need prior knowledge of infrared photography, and you don't need to be a seasoned Lightroom or Photoshop user to create vibrant infrared images. This course comprises 20 lessons and includes over 3 hours of tutorials. You can...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Accurate White Balance in Color Infrared Photography It has been four years (!) since the release of the Infrared Profile Pack, and I wanted to create a fresh introduction to this pack and the challenges of white balancing in infrared photography. You can find this short video on various platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Facebook. Question: Do you prefer this short-form format (under three minutes), or would you rather watch long-form (10-20 minute) videos? Let me...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Infrared Book Now Shipping The new inventory for my book Color Doesn't Exist: A Practical Guide to Infrared Photography is now available for shipping! As a bonus for international readers, I've reduced the cost of shipping internationally by 23% and 31% in Canada. You can also use the code FREESHIP for free shipping on the print/eBook bundle. Color Doesn't Exist is the definitive guide to infrared photography. It covers equipment, filters, camera conversions, shooting, white balancing, and...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Infrared Lens Database A common challenge for infrared photography is selecting lenses free from hot spots. Some resources list many lenses, some cover only specific lens mounts, some offer detailed descriptions, and some offer test shots. Finding everything in one place is hard, so I created the Infrared Lens Database. Your raw image contributions made creating profiles for hundreds of cameras possible with the Infrared Profile Pack. Let's do the same for lenses! Let's build the most...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Most Popular Cameras for Infrared Photography Here are the most popular infrared cameras from major brands, including Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, and Sony. I’ll also show the best options across sensor sizes: full-frame, APS-C, Micro Four Thirds, and medium-format. Find out which cameras photographers trust most for infrared photography. Infrared Book International Shipping Available Color Doesn’t Exist is an informative and pleasantly readable guide for the novice but...
7 months ago • 1 min read