The Complete Guide to Infrared Photography
Welcome to this resource for creative IR photographic imaging. Learn how to modify cameras, select the right nm filters, and process monochrome and false-color images.
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IR Science & Theory
Understand light spectrums, wavelengths, and how sensors see the invisible
Camera Mods & Filters
Full spectrum vs. dedicated conversions, and choosing the right nm filters.
Post-Processing
Channel swapping, white balance tricks, and monochrome conversion workflows
Latest Articles & Tutorials
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Full Spectrum vs. Dedicated Conversion: Which Camera Mod is Best?
Once you have decided to take the plunge into infrared photography, you face a binary choice that will dictate your Read more…
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The Infrared Channel Swap: How to Get Blue Skies in Photoshop (or Affinity)
If you have just shot your first color infrared images (using a 590nm, 665nm, or 720nm filter), you might be Read more…
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Is Channel Swapping Necessary for 720nm Infrared?
If you are shooting with a 590nm “False Color” filter, channel swapping is mandatory. Without it, your images just look Read more…