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There is a misunderstanding that has come to light that I would address and discuss. The issue relates to the in-camera White Balance that is set when your camera was converted by Life Pixel. Somewhere along the way the misunderstanding has occurred and people believe that when a camera is converted we set a magical, […]
I said the next thing we would talk about was Converting Hyper Color to Monochrome, so here we go. When I started testing the new Hyper Color Infrared last year, I was surprised by the images that came straight out of the camera. The color tones of the sky, the intense magentas, and reds made […]
With the introduction of the new Hyper Color Infrared, you now have the ability to create stunning IR images that do not require channel swapping. For many photographers, this means they can easily go straight from the camera with many images. In the past few months of experimenting with Hyper Color, I’ve also found a […]
We all know about presets in Lightroom and all the great things they can do your post processing. Presets help make your editing easier and make achieving a constant styling much more efficient. The biggest benefit of using presets is that they speed up your post processing so you can get back to making photographs, […]
For the past few months I have been testing a new Infrared conversion filter, and I am happy to finally be able to show it to you. It’s called Hyper Color. So, what is Hyper Color? Basically the next evolution in Infrared photography. I tried initially to compare to other types of IR and say, […]
What if I told you that sharpening as we know it in photography isn’t real? That might be a little hard to believe but the truth is that it is actually impossible to make an image physically sharper after it has already been made. Sharpening a photo is simply an illusion. We can make a […]
There are times when the most simple of explanations eludes us. When it comes to photography, or more specifically to the point of making strong photographs, we must be fully aware. Not just aware of our settings and camera placement but also our intent. Oddly enough, it’s frightfully easy to lose this awareness during the […]
Street photography is often one branch of photography that is for the purists. For those who are less concerned about aesthetics and more about the subject and the story that it tells. It’s about capturing unique and often fleeting moments that can be funny, powerful or even sad. It’s a genre of photography that is […]
Food and travel often go together. After all, food is one of the key elements of a destination and can really make us fall in love with a place. The great thing about photographing food for travel photographers is that it provides a great opportunity to capture unique photos without taking up too much of […]
When you first start out in photography it can feel daunting. There is so much to learn, not mention the time it takes to put into practice what you learn. The good news is that most people go through the same thing when they start out and with patience and practice it will soon become […]
Every year at this time, the Missouri Botanical Gardens, in St. Louis puts together an Orchid display unlike you will see anywhere else in the United States. I’ve been lucky enough each year to have the opportunity to shoot the exhibit before it opens to share the images as a way of encouraging people to […]
Lately, there has been an increasing interest of Anti-Reflection (AR) coatings in the infrared photography community. One company has boldly stated that their internal AR coated IR filters can reduce or even eliminate lens hotspots. To be fair, years ago we also experimented with AR coatings on internal filters but for a different purpose, to […]
Photographer Gerald Macua’s travels have taken him across the globe and although he always liked photography, it wasn’t until digital cameras became easily accessible that became serious. Having historically used film cameras, he made the switch and bought a D7000 and then a D800e a few years later. He says “I started getting more serious […]
Often times I open my photo gear reviews by talking about what a great time it is to be a photographer. Really, I should specify that it’s an excellent time to be a buyer of photography products. There’s just simply so many choices out there these days than there was even ten years ago for […]
Once voted the unfriendliest city in the world, Moscow has certainly had its dark times throughout history. But there seems to be a new vibe, and this is a city boldly looking to shake of it’s reputation and heading into a new era. The eyes of the world will be on Moscow and Russia this […]
If you use Adobe Lightroom, I’m sure you’ve heard of develop presets and how they can jump start your creativity. But did you know that you can also create and save local adjustment presets just as easily? In this article I’m going to show you how to create and save your own local adjustment presets […]
If you look around online you’ll notice an increase in “Crystal Ball” or “Glass Ball” images. They have become so popular that there are now social media groups dedicated to them. When it comes to Glass Ball photography, most people fall into 3 catergories: #1. You Love it. #2. You don’t really care either way. […]
As I look back on 2017, between online training and our workshops, I’ve had the pleasure to interact with a few hundred photographers, most new to Infrared photography. I love the enthusiasm people have when they start off with Infrared, but unfortunately too often when they search online they receive information about Infrared photography that […]
Most amateur photographers know the term “the golden hour”. This is the time after sunrise and before sunset when the you get a soft light illuminating the scene. But whilst most people have heard and probably utilize the golden hour, much fewer know and use the “blue hour”. But photographing during this time of the […]
Several months ago, I wrote a blog about using medium format lenses on DSLR. I wanted to continue this series with a little more information. In my experience, one of the most understood characteristics of using non-standard lenses with different film/sensor size is crop factor. Before going into this, let’s get a little background on […]
