45 Impressive Examples of Infrared Photography
So what is infrared photography? Infrared Photography is capturing invisible light that shows incredible after effects. The infrared wavelengths usually ranges from 750-900nm. Your naked eye sees things as they naturally are, but just like radio waves, ultraviolet rays, gamma rays, and microscopic germs you eyes are blind to infrared. Basically speaking you are simply blocking out visible light while letting the invisible light come inside the camera lens.
At first one might think that infrared is just like the good old black & white photography. Then after analyzing the results you will notice that the bright parts (like the Sky) are darker, while the commonly dark green acquire a bright glow. This creates such a surreal output, that is out of this world! First of all lets get one thing straight out of the gate, the human eye cannot see invisible light. Therefore you need to have some basic knowledge of what to look for prior to capturing the desired photograph.
The tools you need to achieve this task are:
Some people might get the idea that all of the images listed below came directly from the camera. This is completely false while the images taken with an infrared filter will give you the desired effect, you have alot more work to do back at home. The editing process will be the last part you will have to work on. There are many different kinds of paid/free image editing software on the market that will help you achieve this goal!
Just like your teacher or parents taught you, practice makes perfect. During your pioneering stage of infrared photography you might not produce award winning work. However do not give up! As experience begins to build up, you will start getting the hand of it and clearly understand how to take beautiful shots.
I will be completely honest with you, I’m not a professional photographer. I’m extremely interested infrared photography, and respect the people that are associated in that field. The information I have listed above is from my own knowledge. I’m no expert at this and I don’t want to trick anybody into thinking I am. If your interest goes beyond this article, I would like to help you out and lead you in the right direction! For more in-depth explanations and background of infrared photography, check out the following resources:
Today for your inspiration we have gathered incredible examples of infrared photography. As always only the highest quality works were selected and credited to the sources they came from. We hope that you will enjoy browsing and experience the true beauty or infrared photography!

Image Credit: Darth Bayne

Image Credit: Roie Galitz

Image Credit: Orange Bread

Image Credit: Claudio Tizzani

Image Credit: Michi Lauke

Image Credit: Dave Deluria

Image Credit: Brokentaco

Image Credit: Dingodave

Image Credit: Tom Bricker

Image Credit: Thaib Chaidar

Image Credit: gary99099

Image Credit: Talke Photography

Image Credit: lrargerich

Image Credit: Michi Lauke

Image Credit: Torsten-Hufsky

Image Credit: Nxxos

Image Credit: Vlue

Image Credit: Paul

Image Credit: Bill Gracey

Image Credit: Kevin Pieper

Image Credit: Abe Bingham

Image Credit: Zach Stern

Image Credit: Piotr Krol

Image Credit: Michael Pancier

Image Credit: Nattakorn Na ChiangMai

Image Credit: Tom Bricker

Image Credit: Aleksey Lisenkov

Image Credit: Maria Netsounski

Image Credit: Frank Lemire

Image Credit: Comprehensive One

Image Credit: Shawn O’Connell Photography

Image Credit: Compound Eye

Image Credit: Virgonc

Image Credit: Digitalpimp

Image Credit: Michael Steighner

Image Credit: Tom Bricker

Image Credit: Dieseltheque

Image Credit: Jeff Schwartz

Image Credit: Arnaldo Araujo

Image Credit: Yadi Yasin

Image Credit: Hweechwee

Image Credit: Zachstern

Image Credit: Simon Crubellier

Image Credit: Ekillian

At first one might think that infrared is just like the good old black & white photography. Then after analyzing the results you will notice that the bright parts (like the Sky) are darker, while the commonly dark green acquire a bright glow. This creates such a surreal output, that is out of this world! First of all lets get one thing straight out of the gate, the human eye cannot see invisible light. Therefore you need to have some basic knowledge of what to look for prior to capturing the desired photograph.
The tools you need to achieve this task are:
- Digital camera that is sensitive to infrared light.
- A visible-light blocking filter.
- Tripod for proper stabilization
- Image editing software Gimp, Photoshop, or Aviary.
- Patience and time.
Some people might get the idea that all of the images listed below came directly from the camera. This is completely false while the images taken with an infrared filter will give you the desired effect, you have alot more work to do back at home. The editing process will be the last part you will have to work on. There are many different kinds of paid/free image editing software on the market that will help you achieve this goal!
Just like your teacher or parents taught you, practice makes perfect. During your pioneering stage of infrared photography you might not produce award winning work. However do not give up! As experience begins to build up, you will start getting the hand of it and clearly understand how to take beautiful shots.
I will be completely honest with you, I’m not a professional photographer. I’m extremely interested infrared photography, and respect the people that are associated in that field. The information I have listed above is from my own knowledge. I’m no expert at this and I don’t want to trick anybody into thinking I am. If your interest goes beyond this article, I would like to help you out and lead you in the right direction! For more in-depth explanations and background of infrared photography, check out the following resources:
Today for your inspiration we have gathered incredible examples of infrared photography. As always only the highest quality works were selected and credited to the sources they came from. We hope that you will enjoy browsing and experience the true beauty or infrared photography!
The Winter Solstice at Midnight in a Perfect World

Image Credit: Darth Bayne
The Fisherman

Image Credit: Roie Galitz
A Better Day

Image Credit: Orange Bread
Leica M8

Image Credit: Claudio Tizzani
Tropical Garden

Image Credit: Michi Lauke
Blue Sky

Image Credit: Dave Deluria
Infrared HDR Palmer Park Colorado Springs

Image Credit: Brokentaco
The Invisible House

Image Credit: Dingodave
Winter Expedition To Disney’s Everest

Image Credit: Tom Bricker
The Photographer

Image Credit: Thaib Chaidar
Butterfly

Image Credit: gary99099
Palm Springs

Image Credit: Talke Photography
The Japanese Garden in Infrared

Image Credit: lrargerich
Mushroom Tree infrared

Image Credit: Michi Lauke
Dresden Zwinger in infrared

Image Credit: Torsten-Hufsky
Mirror of Ice

Image Credit: Nxxos
Infrared Horse

Image Credit: Vlue
Fairy Tale

Image Credit: Paul
Swiftcurrent Lake and Boat Dock

Image Credit: Bill Gracey
Smith Rock Sunrise-Infrared

Image Credit: Kevin Pieper
Bernal Infrared

Image Credit: Abe Bingham
Capitol Exposure

Image Credit: Zach Stern
Summer In Infrared

Image Credit: Piotr Krol
Mabry Mill

Image Credit: Michael Pancier
Infrared

Image Credit: Nattakorn Na ChiangMai
Walt Disney World – Infrared Cinderella Castle

Image Credit: Tom Bricker
Inrfaporto

Image Credit: Aleksey Lisenkov
Miami IR II

Image Credit: Maria Netsounski
Lone Pine

Image Credit: Frank Lemire
Stockton Infrared

Image Credit: Comprehensive One
Ferris Wheel

Image Credit: Shawn O’Connell Photography
Waiting for Quatermass

Image Credit: Compound Eye
Cottoncandy factory

Image Credit: Virgonc
Kill Bill

Image Credit: Digitalpimp
Mausoleum in duo-tone infrared

Image Credit: Michael Steighner
It’s a small world infrared

Image Credit: Tom Bricker
Websters Falls

Image Credit: Dieseltheque
Vineyard

Image Credit: Jeff Schwartz
Mundo futurista

Image Credit: Arnaldo Araujo
Crater Lake

Image Credit: Yadi Yasin
Coconut Tree By The Beach

Image Credit: Hweechwee
Her World

Image Credit: Zachstern
To He Who Am The Only One

Image Credit: Simon Crubellier
Summer Flowers

Image Credit: Ekillian
The Bandstand

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