Photography Bracket
Tips for Using Infrared Photography by Stan Trampe
Infrared photography produces a soft grain that is flattering to both face and figure and may minimize wrinkles and blemishes. It’s a technique that I really enjoy using, and can give a unique look; when used as part of a landscape it can give the model an unreal appearance or make it seems as if she’s posing in an unreal place, with vegetation taking on a white glow and even some clothing and fabrics can turn out looking different in print form than expected.
The most commonly used is Kodak high speed, 35mm, which is outstanding for portraits, indoors or outdoors, in any kind of light. Also, Konica, in 120 format can be ordered directly or through some camera stores. Using this film stock, even harshly lit portraits will appear as softly lit, and elements may take on a slight glow, with red or orange filters enhancing the infrared effects.
It’s important to keep in mind that exposure for infrared is different than what the light meter reads, so when shooting the first few rolls, bracket shots at least one stop under and one stop over the metered or normal exposure, and keep in mind that as with any other black and white or color film, that it’s better to overexpose than to underexpose (an underexposed negative will cause detail to be lost in the print, while an overexposed negative may yield a print that’s slightly grainy, but the detail will be present.)
Most lenses have a red dot (or a red line on the barrel of a zoom lens) to use in focusing infrared film. Ideally, you should focus normally, and then rotate the focus ring so that the focus distance lines up with the infrared mark. Normal focusing will work well at distances of several feet or more unless the aperture is open wider than F8.
While infrared processing is by the same method as any other black and white film, it’s important to keep in mind that infrared film must be loaded and unloaded in total darkness.
Experiment and have fun with infrared film, and try shooting at least one infrared roll at every session. If you keep it loaded in a separate camera, you can shoot it intermittently during your session.
About the Author
Stan Trampe is a St. Louis-based photographer, who specializes in fine art nude photography and maternity photography. He is the author of ‘Black and White Nude Photography’ published by Amherst Media.
Water photography tutorial using Bowens fit strobist bracket
|
|
Hootoo Outdoor / Indoor Waterproof FAKE / DUMMY SECURITY CAMERA w/ Blinking Light (Purple) $10.08 Description: -Dummy Security Indoor / Outdoor Camera Package includes: -1 x Dummy Security Camera |
|
|
Hootoo Outdoor / Indoor Waterproof FAKE / DUMMY SECURITY CAMERA w/ Blinking Light (silver) (1 PACK) $10.08 Description: Package includes: -1 x Silver Dummy Security Camera… |
|
|
Lions – THE Greatest Drag Strip (Part Two/1962-’66) By Don Gillespie: Historical Documentary’s 2nd Volume on One of Drag Racing’s Greatest Tracks; Rare Film, Photos, Interviews with Its Pioneers $22.95 In-depth documentary combines rare film clips and incredible photography with firsthand accounts. Long Beach, CA-based track was pivotal in the sport’s early growth, with many of the great names taking part in carving history. The latest installment by veteran motorsports journalist Don Gillespie picks up speed in 1962, when nitro cars returned after a 5-year ban under founding manager, Mickey T… |
|
|
Apple Vesa Mount Adapter Kit for iMac and LED Cinema or Apple Thunderbolt Display $38.99 This VESA Mount Adapter Kit allows your 24-inch or 27-inch iMac computer, 24-inch or 27-inch LED Cinema Display, or Apple Thunderbolt Display to be used with a variety of alternative mounting solutions, such as wall mounts and zero-footprint articulating arms, based on the VESA flat-panel mounting interface (FPMI). With a tool in this kit, you can remove the iMac or display stand and attach the VE… |
|
|
Peerless PRG Mount, Black $229.00 Peerless’ PRG Precision Gear Projector Mount is changing the way image alignment is done. The patent-pending precision gear design provides exact tilt and roll image positioning with a simple turn of a knob. Once the installer sets the precision gear to the desired position it stays securely in place. It will not shift during projector maintenance, bulb replacement, and will not loosen or change a… |
|
|
Double-pivot Full Motion Flat Panel Mount $62.99 Sanus Systems SF213-B1 Full Motion Wall Mount SF213-B1 Mounting Kits (Temp)… |
|
|
NEEWER® 160 LED CN-160 Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel Digital Camera / Camcorder Video Light, LED Light for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Panasonic,SONY, Samsung and Olympus Digital SLR Cameras $40.38 This super lightweight 160-piece-LED video light can be used in video taking. either for lights setup or supplement, the light intensity can be changed to offer professional effects. Specification: Input: DC 7.2V~8.4V |
|
|
Sony SS-B1000 5 1/8-Inch Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) $43.00 Enjoy your favorite music in any room of the house with quality sound from the SS-B1000 performance bookshelf speakers. With 120 watts of power and an advanced woofer and tweeter design, they deliver high-resolution audio so you hear the music just as it was recorded…. |
|
|
Studio Neat Glif Tripod Mount & Stand for iPhone 4 & 4S $19.50 The Glif is an iPhone 4/4S accessory with two primary functions: mounting your iPhone onto a tripod and propping up your iPhone at various angles. The goal was to create something small, simple and elegant. But out of this simple design emerges countless uses. Mount your iPhone to a tripod for taking great pictures or making movies. Prop your iPhone up for hands-free FaceTiming or to watch videos…. |
|
|
Tele-Vue Accessory Bracket for Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes $25.00 This bracket is mounted on any 8″ or larger Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and allows the TV-60 to function as a finderscope Requires the Tele Vue SCT Accessory Bracke and the Mounting Block Adapter. Also available as a complete kit… |
