Digital Photography Production

Digital Photography Production

Digital Photography Production

Infrared photographs are known for their eerie, other-worldly characteristics: deep black skies, pure white foliage and grasses, and dense, dark waters. Until recently, creating these unique photos was difficult at best, requiring special infrared film and much time in the darkroom. Now, similar results can be achieved easily with a digital camera.

What Is Infrared Photography?

Infrared photography is the art of capturing light that is invisible to the naked eye. The human eye can see wavelengths of light from approximately 380 nanometers (violet) through 750 nanometers (red), and all colors of the rainbow in between. Beyond the red end of the spectrum, from 750nm to about 1000nm, are wavelengths longer than those of visible light - infrared radiation.

Step One: The Digital Camera

Most digital cameras are sensitive to both visible and infrared light to some degree. There is a simple test to see if a digital camera is capable of capturing infrared light. Point a TV remote control at the camera lens and, while pushing a button on the remote, take a picture with the camera or view the camera’s LCD screen. If there is a visible point of light in the picture or on the screen, the camera is capable of shooting infrared.