A photographer specializing in working with infrared film introduces the techniques of this type of photography borrowed from the military and medical fields. His portfolio of bandw photos places female nudes against such landscapes as the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park. Includes a glossary of terms from "anti-halation coating" to "yellow filter (No. 12)." No references. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This book pushes the purposes and properties of the rarest photographic film on the planet to its scientific and conceptual limits. British documentary photographer, Edward Thompson, set out to explore the boundaries of perception, whether they were things outside our visual spectrum or events that went unnoticed or unreported. From researching the original Kodak advertisements, expert interviews and scientific journals, Thompson has gathered an extensive archive and used some of the last 46 dead-stock rolls of Kodak Aerochrome Infrared film in existence to reveal the unseen.

Learn to harness and capture infrared wavelengths with an infrared-converted digital camera. The authors teach you how those invisible light wavelengths will be recorded in-camera and the steps you’ll need to take to ensure the best-possible photographs. You’ll study myriad images that show how various materials—from skin, hair, and eyes to the sky, trees, grasses, and clouds—will appear in your images and learn to predict the way that the colors and tones you perceive with your naked eyes will be rendered in-camera. You will discover compositional techniques that will visually engage your audience. Finally, you’ll learn how to use artistic applications to add selective color to your black & white infrared images, how to create dramatic color infrared photographs that take infrared capture to a whole new level, and how to edit your images in postproduction for enhanced contrast and superb detail.

Photographing female nudes is about more than just the body. For Laurie Klein, it is about capturing the feminine spirit. Laurie’s creative medium is nature. The landscape plays as much of a role in her photos as does the model. Laurie's unique way of using infrared photography, and the caring, personal way she captures her subject's innermost emotions becomes a transformational experience for both photographer and client. In this book, Klein details her techniques and her inspirations in creating these unforgettable images. Shooting nudes in nature is complex. The photographer needs to know when to start with the model and arrange nature around them or see something in nature and treat the model as part of the nature. Klein gives many ideas for posing models in relationship to nature and the landscape. She masterfully uses infrared photography to capture the beauty of the surroundings and the female form. Each photo in the book is accompanied by details of the location or setting, camera settings, composition concepts and insight into the idea and execution of the shot. Part of what makes Klein’s photos so unique and vibrant is that she develops a trusting environment that allows the subject to give themselves over completely to a transcendent photographic experience. Out of this usually comes a series of fine art portraits or a substantial book for them to enjoy, share and pass on through the generations. Using the body as a landscape, Klein crafts unique and sometimes abstract images that emphasize the beauty of the female form in different ways. Sometimes the simplicity of the image is the beauty of it. The infrared photography format provides striking contrasts between the skin tones and the natural surroundings. Tips are given for choosing unique locations that can work best for creating artful images like the ones in the book. Being able to improvise and set-up a shoot when discovering a unique setting or lighting scenario can be the key to crafting a stunning portrait. Sometimes the unexpected can occur and a prepared and creative photographer can turn that into a magical moment captured in infrared. Klein is recognized for her signature infrared photography style. This book provides in insight into her creative process.

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

Enter the mystical world of infrared photography. Author Joseph Paduano covers the equipment and techniques one needs to produce stunning infrared images in b&w or color." . . . escorts the reader into a fascinating area of photographic experimentation."--NEW YORK TIMES.

Karen Dorame teaches you what you need to know to get started in color and black & white IR capture, showing you how to test your camera for its suitability to IR conversion, detailing the process, and discussing the costs involved. You’ll learn to select and use filters for enhanced effects and will discover the way that various lenses will impact the way your IR images are rendered. Next, you’ll delve into the heart of the matter—you’ll learn how to anticipate the way the light will impact your imagery, how various surfaces will be rendered in IR, and you will discover special post-processing strategies designed to maximize the impact of your IR images. Finally, Dorame treats you to a look at the boundary-pushing work being done by other IR practitioners in the field, providing tips and inspiration that will help you take your work to the next level.

Bill Lemon analyses over 100 of his acclaimed images, showing readers how to duplicate or adapt each of his successful techniques. Sections are devoted to evaluating lighting, modifying light and making setup changes for a variety of effects. Special tips for achieving an ideal digital exposure are provided, as is a look at lens selection. Lemon also demonstrates how to identify locations that add to the overall appeal of the image, select interesting props and choose poses that visually enhance a model's assets and help to create a particular mood.

All step-by-step photography by Laurie Klein.