Awhile back, John-Paul Palescandolo, one of this site’s contributors went on a tour of some abandoned subway sections of New York City. Becoming a member of New York Transit Museum is a great opportunity for those who have further interest in this area of history. John-Paul ended up with a wonderful original capture of the…
As both a photographer and an educator, I have seen many recurring photographic mistakes from both newer photographers and seasoned professionals. Now, I’m not afraid to say that I have made some of these same “errors” myself, and will continue to do so. But knowing what to look out for before you take the shot,…
Last week we discussed the basics behind infrared (IR) photography and compared a number of the infrared films available for use. This week we will discuss the available options for working with IR digitally in the event you do not have access to these films or care not to get involved with the darkroom processed…
An Introduction to Infrared Photography
Producing images beyond what the eye can see, infrared is one of the last areas of photography where film may still have a foothold. Join us for a primer on infrared photography and a discussion of our favorite infrared films below. Next week’s article will discuss the challenges of infrared in the digital world and how to best recreate the effect through both digital camera and processing software.
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