Review




Chapter 1: What Exactly Is IR Light.
An easy to understand discussion on the properties of light and where IR lies in the spectrum. Also the use of IR Filters, and IR-converted Cameras.




Chapter 2: Visualizing and Capturing IR Images.
RAW and JPG, Setting White Balance, Exposure, Using Flash, and many more relevant topics.




Chapter 3: Essentials of IR Composition.
Composition elements related to IR results, Lens Choice, and Personal IR Style.




Chapter 4: Capturing Specific Subjects.
Architecture. Landscapes, People, and other subjects.




Chapter 5: Special Effects for Creative In-Camera Images.
Long Exposures, Reflections, Textures, Zooming, Overlays, Filters, and Painting with Light.




Chapter 6: Planning Ahead for High Dynamic Range and Photomerge.
HDR is a good tool for creative IR images. Software, Shooting for HDR, Post Processing, and even Panoramas.




Chapter 7: Processing IR Images in Photoshop
Always a subject that generates many questions. Many good Post Processing techniques explained in detail.




Chapter 8: Working Creatively in Photoshop.
Ideas for using the power of Photoshop to take your IR images in new and tasteful directions.




Chapter 9: Transform Color to IR Effect in Photoshop.
Not always appreciated fully by the IR purist, but a number of ways are explained if you want to know how to do it.




Chapter 10: Be Inspired.
Deborah wisely includes the work of nine well known and respected IR Photographers to provide creative inspiration.

Written by Jerry.