The Infrared Photography Masterclass
The Infrared Photography Masterclass
Create Unique and Memorable Photographs with Digital Infrared Photography
Introducing The Infrared Photography Masterclass
Course Overview
The Infrared Photography Masterclass is a course for photographers of all skill levels who would like to enjoy the exciting branch of creative photography called digital infrared photography. The course offers over seven hours of digital infrared photography discussion while displaying over a hundred high quality infrared images to illustrate the possibilities with an exciting branch of creative photography that enables the making of interesting and memorable images.
Hi. I’m Patrick Cook, your instructor. I have about 10 years of experience with digital infrared photography and am delighted to share with you what I’ve learn over those years and the fun I've had. During our discussion of infrared photography I explain how a consumer digital camera can record radiation that humans can’t see. I set the record straight by explaining why infrared photography is really the “mapping” of radiation intensity that humans can’t perceive, to tones that humans can perceive.
I describe the benefits of infrared photography that waits for those who pursue it. We delve into the science behind infrared radiation, and even go into a variety of filters used to control what portion of the radiation spectrum we allow to reach the camera’s sensor. Understanding filtering is the foundation of success with infrared photography.
To help you visualize scenes in the amazing radiation of the near infrared spectrum, I display many of my own photographs in the infrared spectrum to illustrate how infrared radiation behaves in various settings. I’ve invested hundreds of hours authoring this course and have used professional video tools to keep the presentation quality as high as possible to deliver an informative and visually interesting learning experience. I think you’ll agree.
Later in the course I share the keys to success learned from my own experience in all phases of infrared photography, from field capture to image processing. Based on my actual experience in infrared photography, this lecture may be the single most important lecture of the course! Some of the keys to success are:
Visualize infrared radiation
Understand filtering
Exploit high contrast
Best Possible Quality Shots
Master White Balance
Leverage Your Camera Settings
and others…
My presentation throughout the course is an evenly paced conversational style discussion that carefully addresses various concepts of infrared photography. You’ll view over 100 of my own infrared images link to site’s gallery in vivid high definition to illustrate the wide variety of creative image possibilities that you can achieve as well.
The Infrared Photography Masterclass is a course designed for those who wonder if they too can enjoy this amazing branch of creative photography that makes it possible to create unique and memorable images that testify to the bold vision of those who pursue infrared photography.
If you doubt you too can be an infrared photographer, enroll in The Infrared Photography Masterclass to learn how to get started with this interesting branch of creative photography! All photography skill levels welcome. No camera needed to take the course.
The Infrared Photography Masterclass may well be just what you need to revitalize your photography with an exciting branch of photography. Use it to become a better color photographer. Use it to enhance and differentiate your portfolio. Use it to put some spark in your photography. Use to have some fun with your photography.
Learning infrared photography is a process – you get better-and-better at it as you practice it. That’s why we want to know where we can get extra help along the way. In the course I point you to a variety of additional learning resources such as websites, practitioners, and books for learning more about infrared photography. Your learning of infrared photography starts with this course – but I want you to have the best possible start.
This course may be just what you need to revitalize your photography with an exciting branch of creative photography. Use it to become a better color photographer. Use it to enhance and differentiate your photo portfolio. Use it to put some spark in your photography and have some fun with your photography. All photography skill levels welcome. All digital camera brand preferences welcome. No camera needed to take the course. Just listen, learn and decide for yourself.
Welcome to the course!
I’ll see you there!
The Infrared Photography Masterclass
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Lesson Previews
Below is a presentation of the first 4 course lessons of The Infrared Photography Masterclass. This preview presents the first 4 lessons of the 30 lessons contained in the course. Each of the lesson previews is uncut and full-length. The lesson previews are for the lessons; Welcome to the Masterclass, What Infrared Photography Really Is, Your Success With Infrared Photography and The Benefits of Infrared Photography.
Masterclass Curriculum
1. Welcome to the Masterclass
Welcome to The Infrared Photography Masterclass! In this first session I outline what this course covers to get you off to a great start learning about this interesting branch of creative photography.
2. What Infrared Photography Really Is
Once a standard consumer digital camera has been modified to change it’s sensitivity to the portion of the radiation spectrum we are interested in, infrared photography is actually the process of “mapping” the intensity of radiation that humans can’t perceive, to tones that the human can perceive. This session explains this “mapping” process to help you understand what infrared photography really is.
3. Your Success with Infrared Photography
In this session I discuss the foundations of your success with infrared photography. That will help you determine what you want from infrared photography as the pathway to the benefits of infrared photography that interest you.
4. The Benefits of Infrared Photography
When you understand the benefits of infrared photography, you’ll be able to set a goal that will guide you to decide what level or knowledge and resources you need to realize those benefits. And that’s our focus in this session.
5. The Science of Infrared Photography
This session will help you understand the underlying concepts of infrared radiation. That prepares you to leverage infrared photography to create your own unique and memorable images.
6. How the Camera Maps Infrared Radiation
In session “What Infrared Photography Really Is” you learn that infrared photography is actually the process of mapping radiation intensity. In this session I show you how the digital camera accomplishes this mapping. Understanding how your camera works is important for your infrared photography success.
7a. Filters for Infrared Photography - Part 1
We control what portion of the radiation spectrum reaches the digital camera’s sensor with filters. In this session I discuss a variety of filters for both dedicated and full spectrum cameras. I get us started with discussions of the 830 and 720 nanometer filters. You won’t want to miss this important two-part discussion of filters for infrared photography.
7b. Filters for Infrared Photography - Part 2
In this second part of our discussion of filters for infrared photography I discuss the 695, 665, 630 and 590 nanometer filters, along with example shots. As a bonus, I discuss the UV/CUT filter.
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8a. How Infrared Radiation Behaves - Part 1
In this first session of a two-part Infrared Radiation Behavior, I discuss how infrared radiation interacts with our environment along with a number of my own infrared images to show you examples of how infrared radiation behaves. This session will help you visualize how infrared radiation interacts with objects in your compositions.
8b. How Infrared Radiation Behaves - Part 2
In this second session of a two-part Infrared Radiation Behavior, I continue our discussion of Infrared radiation behavior and delve into a bit more detail to help you visualize how infrared radiation interacts with objects in your compositions.
9. Infrared Photography with a Color Camera
Infrared photography is actually the exploitation of the standard color digital camera. Join me in this session as I explain how the standard color digital camera is utilized for creative images derived from infrared radiation.
10a. Keys to Success with Infrared Photography - Part 1
In this session I provide a list of keys to your success with infrared photography condensed from my own years shooting infrared photography. Be sure to join me in this important session to help your success with infrared photography be the best possible.26. Infrared Field Demo with a Mirrorless (17:23)
10b. Keys to Success with Infrared Photography - Part 2
I continue our discussion of how the DSLR is utilized for infrared photography and its issues as they pertain to infrared photography.
11. The Mirrorless Camera for Infrared Photography
The mirrorless camera is solving many issues that photographers have faced for years. When the mirrorless camera used for infrared photography, new opportunities open up. Please join me to learn how the mirrorless camera can help you be successful with infrared photography.
12a. Camera Features that Save the Day - Part 1
There are certain camera features that are a significant aid for bringing home good infrared captures. Join me in this two part session to prepare to fully utilize your camera for infrared photography.
12b. Camera Features that Save the Day - Part 2
In this second part, I continue our discussion of camera features to help you fully utilize your camera for infrared photography.
13a. White Balance and Infrared Photography - Part 1
White balance for infrared photography is such as important topic that it has its own session. Be sure to join me in part one of this two part session as we discuss white balance for infrared photography.
13b. White Balance and Infrared Photography - Part 2
In this second part, I continue our discussion of white balance as it pertains to infrared photography.
14. Custom White Balance Field Demo
I take you out into the field to show you how I set a custom white balance with a DSLR and a mirrorless camera. I'll see you in the field.
15. The Principles of Photography Still Apply
Regardless of your level of photography skill, you still apply the photography principles in your infrared photography. Join me in this session to learn more.
16a. The Benefits of Shooting in RAW - Part 1
Join me in this two part session as I discuss why the RAW image format is the best way to preserve the quality in your photography, and why RAW is especially important for infrared photography.
16b. The Benefits of Shooting in RAW - Part 2
In this second part, I continue our discussion of the importance of the RAW image format for infrared photography.
17. Keys to Success with Infrared Photography
In this session I provide a list of keys to your success with infrared photography condensed from my own years shooting infrared photography. Be sure to join me in this important session to help your success with infrared photography be the best possible.
18. Achieving Optimum Infrared Field Captures
When your field captures are the best they can be, your image processing work is much more successful. Join me in this session to learn about valuable tips for bringing home optimum field captures.
19. Infrared Field Demo with a DSLR
We go out into the field with my DSLR where I demonstrate the various tasks I follow for the best possible infrared shots. I'll meet you in the field.
20. Infrared Field Demo with a Mirrorless
Using a full spectrum mirrorless camera, I demonstrate the tasks I follow for taking optimum infrared shots. If you were wondering how a mirrorless camera can be used for infrared photography, you'll want to join me in the field for a mirrorless camera demo. I'll meet you in the field.
21. Guidelines for Processing Infrared Images
Infrared photography almost always includes image processing. In this session I prepare you for several image processing walkthroughs that are sure to convince you that you too can do infrared photography.
22. Processing Walkthrough - Lightroom
Since Lightroom has become an important image asset management software, we'll start our processing walkthroughs to see how Lightroom can be used for infrared image processing.
23. Processing Walkthrough - Photoshop
No one disputes the power of Adobe's Photoshop for image editing. In this walkthrough, we'll process an infrared image for color.
24. Processing Walkthrough – ON1 Photo RAW 2020
ON1 Photo RAW 2020 is an excellent image processing application that has strong image editing features for the infrared photographer. Join me in this session to see this powerful image editor in action.
25. Processing Walkthrough - Wrap Up
In this session we'll look back over our walkthroughs to highlight key points. This will help you decide your own image editing resources as you proceed with your infrared photography journey.
26. Camera Conversion for Infrared
It's time to discuss getting yourself geared up for infrared photography. And I start by helping you understand the types of camera conversions to help you decide which is best for you.
27a. Choosing a Camera for Infrared Photography - Part 1
In this first part I discuss camera features that help you be successful with infrared photography. You won't want to miss this two part session.
27b. Choosing a Camera for Infrared Photography - Part 2
In part two of this session, I continue our discussion of camera features that are useful, and important, for infrared photography.
28. Learning Infrared Photography
Learning infrared photography is an ongoing process. In this session I provide some tips to help you continue learning infrared photography. The goal is to seek out credible learning sources and watch out for misleading information. But more important is to do it to learn it.
29. Summary and Send Off
In this session we’ll wrap up this course with a summary of key topics. Then, it’s time for you to continue your own journey in digital infrared photography.
BONUS LESSON
30. Resources for Infrared Photography
In this session I provide several suggestions to help you locate good learning resources that fit your goals with infrared photography. Websites for learning infrared photography, where to find infrared photography practitioners, recommended books and even camera conversion providers are presented in this session.