Digital Infrared Photography (Photo Workshop) [Paperback]

Deborah Sandidge (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 26, 2009 | ISBN-10: 047040521X | ISBN-13: 978-0470405215

Let your motto become "What would happen if. . . ?"

Infrared light offers photographers another artistic avenue to explore. You don't need years of experience or expensive equipment. Just grab an IR filter or a converted digital camera, and you're ready to enter the fascinating world of infrared photography. The unique effects you can create with IR photography are limited only by your imagination.

In these pages, you'll discover the practical information about file formats and composition as well as plenty of creative inspiration.

• Discover whether your camera can detect infrared light and compare different IR filters

• Learn how to see in IR and master IR composition

• Play with effects — extended exposures, shooting through glass, zooming, and painting with light

• Explore HDR and Photomerge options

• Open more creative possibilities with Photoshop

Editorial Reviews

Review

"As we've come to expect from the books in this series, the design is excellent, offering an easy introduction" (Digital SLR Photography, September 2009)

About the Author

Deborah Sandidge is Creative Director for the League of Creative Infrared Photographers, where novice, amateur, and professional photographers come to learn how to enhance their digital IR photography skills. Her award-winning photography has appeared in many galleries, publications, and venues.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (May 26, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047040521X
• ISBN-13: 978-0470405215
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #204,523 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #76 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Lighting

More About the Author

Photography has been part of award-winning professional photographer, Deborah Sandidge's life since she picked up her first camera - it has evolved into her passion.
Deborah is the author of Digital Infrared Photography published by Wiley. She is an instructor at BetterPhoto.com and shares her knowledge and enthusiasm with photographers in her online courses.
Deborah's favorite photography subjects include Florida's birds and other wildlife, as well as its landscapes. Her travels, however, have not been limited to Florida's fascinating beauty; they have taken her from coast to coast of America and beyond to yield photography that stretches the imagination. She has had the joy and privilege of photographing areas ranging from Namibia, Africa, with its stunning dunes, and sweeping coastlines, to the cities and towns of Europe with its rich culture, history and majestic landscapes. Recently, the captivating architecture and beautiful people of Cuba captured her heart.
Deborah's passion is not only capturing images of people, places, and things with her digital cameras, but also in the creative work she does in the digital darkroom. She considers Photoshop her "artist's palette".