{"id":85303,"date":"2016-07-11T07:26:18","date_gmt":"2016-07-11T06:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/?p=85303"},"modified":"2016-07-07T12:26:57","modified_gmt":"2016-07-07T11:26:57","slug":"summer-black-white-infrared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/camera_skills\/summer-black-white-infrared\/","title":{"rendered":"Shoot great summer black & white infrared images with our top tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Infrared photography used to be a bit of a performance, especially when it came to getting your camera converted rather than just using a cheap lens filter. Today, a wide range of companies offer to do the conversion for you, whether you use an SLR or a compact system camera, and it\u2019s a great use for an old device you\u2019d otherwise sell on eBay.<\/p>\n

Like HDR and fisheye lenses, infrared is an effect you want to use sparingly otherwise it gets gimmicky, but it can be a great way to liven up your portfolio \u2013 particularly in summer, when the blue skies, green grass and leaf-laden trees look good.<\/p>\n

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  1. Trying an IR conversion yourself carries the risk of damaging your camera if it goes wrong. Most people use a specialist company, such as protechrepairs.co.uk<\/a>, that will adjust the camera innards and add a filter of your choice.<\/li>\n
  2. Since IR light is mainly captured in the red channel, your images will be mostly red no matter which white balance setting you use. Either set a custom white balance or tweak the white balance later if shooting in raw.<\/li>\n
  3. When choosing subjects for infrared images, leaves, grass and other vegetation take on a surreal \u2018bleached\u2019 look, while blue skies look impressively rich and American fashion and dark. IR can also work really well with architecture.<\/li>\n
  4. Carefully work the relevant colour channels in your editing software and adjust the tone curve as required. Split-toning effects can look nice, and put in a bit of grain to give the image a classic film feel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Infrared can be a great way to liven up your portfolio \u2013 particularly in summer, when the blue skies, green grass and leaf-laden trees look good. 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