The Poetry of Infrared
© Stephen Schafer
Learn how to pre-visualize infrared (IR) light and gain an understanding of IR's ability to change the invisible world into bold and nostalgic artworks! Both film and digital photographers will discover the truly unique properties that give IR light the ability to render scenes in strikingly beautiful and dreamlike ways. We begin by discussing techniques, equipment, and the tricks of the trade. Technical topics will include: New and old Infrared films, IR focus, exposure, film development, printing and hand-coloring considerations, and which cameras and lenses take the best infrared pictures. An extensive question and answer period will follow. Bring your 35mm film SLR camera or an infrared modified digital for a hands-on demo.
Stephen Schafer (Schaf) (www.schafphoto.com) is a Southern California commercial photographer who has been successfully producing product, people, and location photographs since 1987. In addition to his commercial success, Schaf has been honored with awards from The American Advertising Federation, The Association of Multi-Media International, the Munich Multi-Media Festival, Applied Arts Magazine, and The Professional Photographers of California. Utilizing infrared film on location for all his black and white personal work, he has exhibited his fine art extensively. Schaf has created multi-media presentations, museum exhibits, annual reports, magazine stories, advertising campaigns, and websites in the studio and on location all over the world.
