Getting Started with Infrared Photography

An approachable introduction to infrared photography, from first steps to creative possibilities.

Available on-demand now!

If you've been curious about infrared photography but aren't quite sure where to begin, join Brie Stockwell and Jeffrey Tadlock for a free live introduction to this fun and creative way of seeing the landscape.

Infrared can transform familiar subjects into something completely unexpected - and getting started doesn't have to be complicated.

We'll walk through the basics of infrared photography, including the different ways you can get started, what to
look for when you're out photographing, and some of the creative possibilities that open up when you begin seeing beyond visible light.

You'll also hear from Jeffrey, who recently started photographing with a new infrared camera. He'll share what the experience has actually been like as a newer infrared photographer, what he's learning, and what has surprised him along the way.

Come curious. You'll leave with a better understanding of how infrared photography works, what you need tobegin, and plenty of ideas for exploring it for yourself.

We'll also answer questions about infrared photography and share details about the upcoming online intensive and in-field workshop for anyone who wants to keep exploring.

What You'll Learn

• How infrared photography works
  Get a practical introduction to what infrared photography is and why it creates such a distinctive
  look.
• Your options for getting started
  Explore the different ways to photograph infrared and what to consider when choosing an approach
  that works for you.
• How to begin seeing in infrared
  Learn what kinds of light, landscapes, plants, textures, and subjects can become especially interesting when photographed beyond the visible spectrum.
• What shooting infrared is actually like
  We'll talk about what changes in the field, what stays familiar, and some of the things that can make
  the process easier when you're starting out.
• Where you can take it creatively
  See examples of different infrared images and explore how infrared can become another way to
  experiment, play, and express the way you see the landscape.