So what is infrared photography? Infrared Photography is capturing invisible light that shows incredible after effects. The infrared wavelengths usually ranges from 750-900nm. Your naked eye sees things as they naturally are, but just like radio waves, ultraviolet rays, gamma rays, and microscopic germs you eyes are blind to infrared. Basically speaking you are simply blocking out visible light while letting the invisible light come inside the camera lens.
At first one might think that infrared is just like the good old black & white photography. Then after analyzing the results you will notice that the bright parts (like the Sky) are darker, while the commonly dark green acquire a bright glow. This creates such a surreal output, that is out of this world! First of all lets get one thing straight out of the gate, the human eye cannot see invisible light. Therefore you need to have some basic knowledge of what to look for prior to capturing the desired photograph.
The tools you need to achieve this task are:
Some people might get the idea that all of the images listed below came directly from the camera. This is completely false while the images taken with an infrared filter will give you the desired effect, you have alot more work to do back at home. The editing process will be the last part you will have to work on. There are many different kinds of paid/free image editing software on the market that will help you achieve this goal!
Just like your teacher or parents taught you, practice makes perfect. During your pioneering stage of infrared photography you might not produce award winning work. However do not give up! As experience begins to build up, you will start getting the hand of it and clearly understand how to take beautiful shots.
I will be completely honest with you, I’m not a professional photographer. I’m extremely interested infrared photography, and respect the people that are associated in that field. The information I have listed above is from my own knowledge. I’m no expert at this and I don’t want to trick anybody into thinking I am. If your interest goes beyond this article, I would like to help you out and lead you in the right direction! For more in-depth explanations and background of infrared photography, check out the following resources:
Today for your inspiration we have gathered incredible examples of infrared photography. As always only the highest quality works were selected and credited to the sources they came from. We hope that you will enjoy browsing and experience the true beauty or infrared photography!
Image Credit: Darth Bayne
Image Credit: Roie Galitz
Image Credit: Orange Bread
Image Credit: Claudio Tizzani
Image Credit: Michi Lauke
Image Credit: Dave Deluria
Image Credit: Brokentaco
Image Credit: Dingodave
Image Credit: Tom Bricker
Image Credit: Thaib Chaidar
Image Credit: gary99099
Image Credit: Talke Photography
Image Credit: lrargerich
Image Credit: Michi Lauke
Image Credit: Torsten-Hufsky
Image Credit: Nxxos
Image Credit: Vlue
Image Credit: Paul
Image Credit: Bill Gracey
Image Credit: Kevin Pieper
Image Credit: Abe Bingham
Image Credit: Zach Stern
Image Credit: Piotr Krol
Image Credit: Michael Pancier
Image Credit: Nattakorn Na ChiangMai
Image Credit: Tom Bricker
Image Credit: Aleksey Lisenkov
Image Credit: Maria Netsounski
Image Credit: Frank Lemire
Image Credit: Comprehensive One
Image Credit: Shawn O’Connell Photography
Image Credit: Compound Eye
Image Credit: Virgonc
Image Credit: Digitalpimp
Image Credit: Michael Steighner
Image Credit: Tom Bricker
Image Credit: Dieseltheque
Image Credit: Jeff Schwartz
Image Credit: Arnaldo Araujo
Image Credit: Yadi Yasin
Image Credit: Hweechwee
Image Credit: Zachstern
Image Credit: Simon Crubellier
Image Credit: Ekillian
At first one might think that infrared is just like the good old black & white photography. Then after analyzing the results you will notice that the bright parts (like the Sky) are darker, while the commonly dark green acquire a bright glow. This creates such a surreal output, that is out of this world! First of all lets get one thing straight out of the gate, the human eye cannot see invisible light. Therefore you need to have some basic knowledge of what to look for prior to capturing the desired photograph.
The tools you need to achieve this task are:
- Digital camera that is sensitive to infrared light.
- A visible-light blocking filter.
- Tripod for proper stabilization
- Image editing software Gimp, Photoshop, or Aviary.
- Patience and time.
Some people might get the idea that all of the images listed below came directly from the camera. This is completely false while the images taken with an infrared filter will give you the desired effect, you have alot more work to do back at home. The editing process will be the last part you will have to work on. There are many different kinds of paid/free image editing software on the market that will help you achieve this goal!
Just like your teacher or parents taught you, practice makes perfect. During your pioneering stage of infrared photography you might not produce award winning work. However do not give up! As experience begins to build up, you will start getting the hand of it and clearly understand how to take beautiful shots.
I will be completely honest with you, I’m not a professional photographer. I’m extremely interested infrared photography, and respect the people that are associated in that field. The information I have listed above is from my own knowledge. I’m no expert at this and I don’t want to trick anybody into thinking I am. If your interest goes beyond this article, I would like to help you out and lead you in the right direction! For more in-depth explanations and background of infrared photography, check out the following resources:
Today for your inspiration we have gathered incredible examples of infrared photography. As always only the highest quality works were selected and credited to the sources they came from. We hope that you will enjoy browsing and experience the true beauty or infrared photography!
The Winter Solstice at Midnight in a Perfect World
Image Credit: Darth Bayne
The Fisherman
Image Credit: Roie Galitz
A Better Day
Image Credit: Orange Bread
Leica M8
Image Credit: Claudio Tizzani
Tropical Garden
Image Credit: Michi Lauke
Blue Sky
Image Credit: Dave Deluria
Infrared HDR Palmer Park Colorado Springs
Image Credit: Brokentaco
The Invisible House
Image Credit: Dingodave
Winter Expedition To Disney’s Everest
Image Credit: Tom Bricker
The Photographer
Image Credit: Thaib Chaidar
Butterfly
Image Credit: gary99099
Palm Springs
Image Credit: Talke Photography
The Japanese Garden in Infrared
Image Credit: lrargerich
Mushroom Tree infrared
Image Credit: Michi Lauke
Dresden Zwinger in infrared
Image Credit: Torsten-Hufsky
Mirror of Ice
Image Credit: Nxxos
Infrared Horse
Image Credit: Vlue
Fairy Tale
Image Credit: Paul
Swiftcurrent Lake and Boat Dock
Image Credit: Bill Gracey
Smith Rock Sunrise-Infrared
Image Credit: Kevin Pieper
Bernal Infrared
Image Credit: Abe Bingham
Capitol Exposure
Image Credit: Zach Stern
Summer In Infrared
Image Credit: Piotr Krol
Mabry Mill
Image Credit: Michael Pancier
Infrared
Image Credit: Nattakorn Na ChiangMai
Walt Disney World – Infrared Cinderella Castle
Image Credit: Tom Bricker
Inrfaporto
Image Credit: Aleksey Lisenkov
Miami IR II
Image Credit: Maria Netsounski
Lone Pine
Image Credit: Frank Lemire
Stockton Infrared
Image Credit: Comprehensive One
Ferris Wheel
Image Credit: Shawn O’Connell Photography
Waiting for Quatermass
Image Credit: Compound Eye
Cottoncandy factory
Image Credit: Virgonc
Kill Bill
Image Credit: Digitalpimp
Mausoleum in duo-tone infrared
Image Credit: Michael Steighner
It’s a small world infrared
Image Credit: Tom Bricker
Websters Falls
Image Credit: Dieseltheque
Vineyard
Image Credit: Jeff Schwartz
Mundo futurista
Image Credit: Arnaldo Araujo
Crater Lake
Image Credit: Yadi Yasin
Coconut Tree By The Beach
Image Credit: Hweechwee
Her World
Image Credit: Zachstern
To He Who Am The Only One
Image Credit: Simon Crubellier
Summer Flowers
Image Credit: Ekillian
The Bandstand