Infrared Photography May Update


Color Doesn't Exist: A Practical Guide to Infrared Photography

That is the name of my new infrared photography book! This tome packs everything that I have learned into 25 chapters and over 50,000 words! As the name suggests, this is a practical guide, for all skill levels, that covers every aspect from the foundation, equipment, shooting, and editing. When will it be available? The manuscript is complete. The copy is edited. It is now in layout and design. I'll provide updates as we move through production and get closer to the launch. I can't wait for you to see it!

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10 Ways to Add Contrast to Infrared Images

In this video, I cover ten, ok, more than ten, ways to add contrast to dull flat raw infrared images in Lightroom Classic. It starts with the obvious, gets more advanced, and may even offer options you didn't know existed!

10 Ways to Add Contrast to Infrared Images video

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Kase IR720 Infrared Filter Review, Winter Shooting & Hot Spots

A review of the Kase IR720 720nm high-pass infrared filter. I also cover shooting infrared in the winter, fixing hot spots, and the challenges of shooting infrared with some unconverted cameras.

Kase IR720 filter video

Sample images with the Kast IR7720 Infrared filter

Used Infrared Gear from KEH

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I've purchased many infrared filters and lenses from KEH. Here is a selection of currently available infrared gear.

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Rob Shea

Learn infrared photography with video tutorials, photo shooting and editing guides, tips, tricks, raw editor reviews, and product reviews. Get free downloads to help you to process infrared images. Learn new techniques to simplify the complex editing workflow for color infrared images in Adobe Lightroom and other raw editors. Rob wrote the book on infrared photography, a definitive guide for photographers new to and experienced with infrared photography. Sign up for the newsletter! You can see the prior newsletters below.

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Candy Pink Infrared In this video, you'll learn how to achieve stunning cotton candy-like images straight out of your full-spectrum camera using specific filter combinations. We'll explore the effects of various filters, including the 80A, KB-20, X0, and X1, and how they transform foliage and skies into surreal, vibrant colors, from rich orange hues to dreamy pinks and teals. These filters unlock a new realm of creative possibilities for your infrared photography. Infrared Book Low Inventory...

White Balance filter for Infrared Photography and Video

White Balance Filter for Infrared, ExpoDisc 3 Do you struggle with white balance in infrared photography? This video explores the ExpoDisc 3, a white balance filter, and its effectiveness for infrared shooting. We'll compare results using raw, JPEG, and video formats with various infrared filters, including 550nm, 590nm, 720nm, and IR Chrome. Discover how the ExpoDisc 3 performs in challenging white balance situations and learn when it's most beneficial for infrared photography and...

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Luminar Neo for Infrared Photography This video covers using Luminar Neo for Infrared Photography, setting a white balance, and various methods for swapping colors, including using LUTs. Raw Editors for Infrared Photography Get a recap of the raw editors I have reviewed for infrared photography. PRO Infrared LUTs Ideal for infrared video and non-Adobe raw editors, this LUT pack contains 270 LUTs for infrared images and video! Open up the creative possibilities in processing your infrared...