The visible light your camera captures will be transformed to the invisible light of heat radiation when you begin using infrared digital photography. Capturing your subject in the infrared spectrum of light, produces a rich beauty all its own. The eclectic images developed from the heat sources of your subject or landscape using an IR lens, will bring drama to your photographs.
Placing an IR lens on your camera can bring your photography to a new level. This lens captures heat radiation and with a little careful planning, can make your photographs more dramatic.
In order to get the striking photograph you are attempting, first you must think through the process. What are you trying to accomplish? You should remember that instead of visible light you will be capturing light that cannot be seen with the human eye; just like radio waves, infrared light is invisible. Living things, like leaves on a plant or tree, become very rich. People tend to take on a ghostly white or pallid tone. While the sky and water become extremely dark.
As in all aspects of photography, do your research and make sure you are using all the right accessories and settings which pertain to your camera. Seek out the right filter that will give you the most accurate detailed appearance.
The direction your subject is facing or moving will give you an idea on the angle you should place your camera. Your camera should be as still as possible because camera shake will knock your image out of focus, so using a tripod is essential, of course.
Lighting is another key factor to great digital photography. Lighting that is too dark can cause too much shadow. Lighting that is too bright can cause too much glare. The best thing about digital photography is that you get to see your image as soon as you take it. There is no need to wonder if you captured the image correctly, and having to wait until you get to the dark room to develop your film is a thing of the past. Your picture appears immediately. So if you don't like it, take another.
Something important to remember is that taking more pictures is better than not taking enough. Using Photoshop, you can bring more drama to your infrared digital photographs than ever before. If your picture seems to have too much color, this can be fixed. A lot of professionals' jobs are done on the computer.
Another important factor is to check your owner's manual. The infrared lens and filters are not "one size fits all", so be informed. Purchasing more accessories will be well worth your investment when you start producing the stunning prints you can get using infrared photography.
Be creative using your IR photography skills in every photograph you take. Practice with living and non-living subjects. Take pictures of nature, landscapes and people; hone in on your natural talent to capture those remarkable shots that you, as well as others, will truly appreciate as a work of art.
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