Photography Workshop – Boston Infrared Capture – Group Session

So, you have an infrared converted camera or shoot with infrared filters. Perhaps you have been considering venturing into infrared photography and want to learn what is required to shoot and process infrared. Don’t have an infrared camera but are interested in trying infrared out before converting a camera? Not a problem. You can use a 720 nm filter.

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Digital cameras have made infrared photography accessible. You will learn how and why infrared photography is a fantastic creative tool in your photographic toolbox.

OVERVIEW We will begin by photographing the Boston Public Garden, the jewel of Boston. It is a large botanical garden in the heart of Boston with beautiful trees, a pond, the famous swan boats, and statues. It is surrounded by the classic architecture of the Back Bay and Beacon Hill. The Boston Public Garden is part of the Emerald Necklace and is the first botanical garden established in the US.

You will learn the importance of white balance and how it affects your images. You will learn how to properly set the white balance in-camera (if your camera has the option) as well as setting it properly during post-processing. We will discuss the various types of infrared filters and how they render photographically. You will learn to visualize a scene in infrared and understand how infrared light affects a scene. We will identify best practices to photograph in infrared and how to handle infrared raw images in post processing.

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There is so much more to extract from that funky infrared RAW image than just black and white. Regardless of which wavelength(s) your images are photographed in, much more can be obtained from the raw image. Infrared can be a challenge to shoot and to process. This workshop will provide you with the necessary knowledge to master it and turn your captures into beautiful surreal art.

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An infrared converted camera or a regular camera with a 720nm infrared filter.

Don’t have a converted camera or IR filter? Not to worry, I have infrared cameras you can choose to rent.

Optional but recommended: ND filters and tripod, shutter release.

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For Post-Processing Workshop

Photoshop, and some knowledge of layers. Not a Photoshop user? Not a problem. Contact me for alternate software you can use to process infrared.

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The post-processing session will be recorded and will be available to registrants.

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You will receive materials with step-by-step instructions and video tutorials.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Students who complete this class will be able to capture and process infrared images. WHO SHOULD ATTEND

All levels of photographers will benefit from this course.

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Part 1 – On location shoot
Date: TBA Spring 2024 Place: Boston Public Garden

Time: 10 am – 2 pm

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Date: TBA Spring 2024

Place: Interactive Online Session Time: 9 am – 12 pm

Cost: $200 (No refunds)* Maximum 6 participants.

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*If you are sick or feeling unwell (please stay home), I will gladly give you a credit for a future class.

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