Infrared & UV Photography

Discover a hidden world of color

The world we see is only one version of what really exists. Light is made up of different wavelengths, which results in an array of colors we then perceive (think of a rainbow). However.. there’s more. Beyond visible color is a hidden world of glowing pinks, yellows, blues and more - enter infrared and ultraviolet light.

In this workshop you’ll explore IR and UV photography using modified cameras (provided by the BPW) to capture these unseen colors and create otherworldly photos.

The workshop is broken up into three parts: discussion, photo-making, and editing. We start at our studio for a brief discussion and slideshow to learn about IR & UV photography, then a 1-hr photowalk near downtown Boston, and finally an editing session back at our Seaport studio.

During the class a special modified camera is required to capture IR & UV photos. The BPW has partnered with Kolari Vision to provide each student with a camera and special filters for the duration of the class. This equipment is included with your tuition. A laptop computer or tablet is required for the editing session, but is not provided. Rentals are available.

At the end of class we’ll review our photos, discuss additional techniques, as well as learn how you can continue to create IR and UV photos on your own.

Prerequisites:

• Digital Cameras 1, Camera Basics 1-3, or equivalent.

• Lightroom Classic 1

Topics covered:

• How to create IR & UV images

• How to edit your IR & UV photos

• How can you make IR & UV photography on your own

Provided:

• 1 full spectrum mirrorless camera

• 2 filters for different color effects 

• Presets for Lightroom or Lightroom Classic to edit IR photos

What to Bring: 

• Laptop computer or tablet with Adobe Lightroom Classic installed

• Comfortable shoes (est. 2 miles of walking).

• Notepad and pen.

Do you need a laptop? We offer rentals here.

Want to learn more about IR & UV Photography? Read our latest article by the instructor.