Complete Guide to Digital Infrared Photography

by Joe Farace

Cameras can capture what the eye can’t the presence of infrared light. And shooting infrared (IR) with a digital camera makes it easier than ever to create distinctively dreamlike high-contrast black-and-white pictures. Using a wealth of stunning images, this thorough resource explores the technical and creative possibilities of this unique and increasingly popular medium. Begin with the basic concepts for shooting infrared, along with an overview of equipment. Get tips on focus and exposure; IR filters; and having a camera converted to shoot specifically in infrared. Follow instructions for processing and printing the photos—including toner effects and faux color. One glance through this guide and it’s clear why infrared pictures are fun to take and beautiful to look at.

Genres: Photography

160 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 2006

Reviews

[Pedro Bello · Rating 4 out of 5]

o meu segundo livro sobre foto de IR.
A curiosidade vai aumentando

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had some useful information, but I think too much space was devoted to how to achieve the same effects in Photoshop as ones used in some of the sample photos in the books. I would have preferred more generic technical information on how to take the photos rather than specific examples. Plus a bit of information was devoted to stuff that should have been covered more in a general photography book rather than a specialized technique book.

Still, got some decent ideas, some interesting photos to look at. I think the best part was the various IR artists who had pages devoted to them with websites given, if you'd like to look elsewhere for what professionals are doing with this technique.