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Infrared Filter Guide
The number on an infrared filter is where it starts passing light. Lower numbers keep more color, higher numbers less: what each filter looks like, and which...
What Camera Should You Convert to Infrared?
Convert a mirrorless camera you already own, or a used one in the same system. What to look for, which cameras infrared photographers choose, and how to get ...
White Balance for Infrared Photography
There is no correct white balance in infrared. Use it to separate the colors of the sky and foliage: what to click, settings by filter, and four methods with...
Raw Editors for Infrared Photography
Compare raw editors for infrared photography by the features infrared needs, like custom DCP profiles, channel mixer, invert, and hue color swaps.
Recent posts
Canva Affinity for Infrared Photography
Can Affinity from Canva edit infrared photography? If you’re considering Affinity, this overview will help you decide whether it fits your workflow.
Infrared Course Subtitle Translations
Infrared course subtitles are now available in eight languages: Deutsch, English, Española, Français, Italiana, Nederlands, Polski, and Português
Infrared Travel Camera Kit
How I converted a compact fixed-lens camera into a grab-and-go infrared travel kit.
Candy Pink Infrared Photography
The equipment, camera settings, editing, and challenges with Candy Pink Infrared Photography.
Lightroom Saturation vs Vibrance, What’s the Difference?
What is the difference between Saturation and Vibrance. Adobe says one thing. I have examples and evidence suggesting something else.
780 nm Infrared Filter
780 nm infrared using the Kolari K780 Pro Slim G3 filter in color, monochrome, and comparisons to 720 and 830 nm.
665 nm Infrared Filter
Exploring the versatile 665 nm high-pass infrared filter.
White Foliage Infrared
Learn how to get white foliage in your infrared photography with various filters and techniques.
World Photography Day DxO Suite Giveaway!
Complete this survey for a chance to win a suite of DxO software, including PhotoLab 8, Pure Raw 5, Nik Collection 8, Film Pack 7, and View Point 5!
Which infrared profile should I use?
Which profile should you use to set a white balance for infrared photography? Let’s review which to use with 550nm, 590nm, 665nm, 720nm, and 830nm filters.
Mastering Infrared Photography in Lightroom course
I’m pleased to announce the launch of my first course, Mastering Infrared Photography in Lightroom.
White Balancing Color Infrared Photography
Getting the white balance right can be a tricky process. Let’s break down why and show how you can achieve truly vibrant color in your infrared images.
How to Install Profiles
How to install profiles in Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Lightroom Mobile, Photoshop Camera Raw, DxO PhotoLab, Exposure X, and Luminar.
Installing LUTs in DxO PhotoLab
How to install LUTs in DxO PhotoLab.
Most Popular Cameras for Infrared Photography 2025
A look at the most popular cameras for infrared photography based on profile demand.
Do I need custom profiles for infrared photography?
As you explore infrared photography, you will inevitably find yourself wondering if you need custom profiles.
Nikon NX Studio for Infrared Photography
Using Nikon NX Studio to edit infrared images. White balance, swapping colors, adding contrast, and challenges.
DxO PhotoLab for Infrared Photography
DxO PhotoLab 8 for infrared photography. White balance, swap colors, LUTs, Tone Curves, Noise Reduction, and Hue Range Masks, plus the earlier PhotoLab 7 and...
ExpoDisc 3, White Balance filter for Infrared
Exploring the ExpoDisc 3, a white balance filter, and its effectiveness for infrared shooting.
Installing LUTs in Luminar Neo
Use these instructions to install LUTs from these LUT packs or any third-party LUT.
Luminar Neo for Infrared Photography
Using Luminar Neo for Infrared Photography, setting a white balance, and various methods for swapping colors, including using LUTs.
Focus Peaking for Infrared Photography
How to use manual focus assist focus peaking to set a focus manually in infrared photography.
Lightroom Infrared Color Swap Profiles Update
Introducing the new version of my Lightroom Infrared Color Swap Profiles.
Infrared Hot Spots on the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR
Correcting mild infrared hot spots with the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR using Lightroom Classic.
New PRO Infrared LUTs
Introducing PRO Infrared LUTs, a collection of 270 LUTs for infrared images and video.
Add Color Infrared Style to Any Image or Video
Transform your visible-light photos, mobile photos, drone footage, or video into the vivid colors of infrared!
Infrared Book Spring Sale
Free shipping on the Print/eBook edition and discounted shipping on the Print edition.
Diffraction Calculator
Use this diffraction calculator to find optimal settings for avoiding diffraction.
Infrared Filters: Color Doesn’t Exist Audiobook Sample
This audiobook sample chapter is from Color Doesn’t Exist: A Practical Guide to Infrared Photography.
Affinity Photo 2 for Infrared Photography
Review of Affinity Photo 2 for editing infrared photography. Looking at white balance, color swapping, and iPad version.
ON1 Photo RAW Infrared Presets Update
Updates to the ON1 Photo RAW Infrared Presets, dozens of new presets, three new color swap methods, and more AI local contrast presets.
Capture One Pro for Infrared Photography
Editing an infrared image with Capture One Pro.
ON1 Photo RAW 2024 and Infrared Presets
Using ON1 Photo RAW 2024 for Infrared Photography and a look at my new Infrared Presets for ON1.
Full Spectrum Plus Filter Compared to Converted to Filter
Would you see different results with a full spectrum conversion using an external filter compared to a dedicated conversion to a specific wavelength?
New Point Color tool for Lightroom
New Point Color tool for adjusting colors in Adobe Lightroom, LRC, and Camera Raw
Infrared Live Stream: 850nm, Silver Efex & 720nm vs 830nm
Answering your questions, critiquing your IR images, and editing your IR images live.
Is Photoshop on iPad ready for Infrared Photography?
Editing infrared images with the latest version of Photoshop on the iPad.
Photomator for Infrared photography
Editing infrared photos with the non-destructive raw editor Photomator for the Mac, iPad, and iPhone.
Infrared Live Stream: Noise, Composites & Faux-Aerochrome
Answering your questions, critiquing your IR images, and editing your IR images live.
Live Stream: Hot Spot Testing, ISO, ƒ-Stops & Portraits
Answering your questions, critiquing your IR images, and editing your IR images live.
850nm Infrared Monochrome in Lightroom Classic Full Edit
Complete edit of an 850-nanometer infrared monochrome image in Adobe Lightroom Classic.
Which Infrared Filter Do I Have?
How do you determine which infrared filter you have? This hack will show you how.
Minolta Rokkor-X 45mm f/2 Hot Spot Free Vintage Lens
The Minolta Rokkor-X 45mm f/2 is a small vintage lens ideally suited to infrared photography due to its lack of hot spots.
Infrared Live Stream: Polarizers, White Balance, Light Leaks
Answering your questions, critiquing your IR images, and editing your IR images live.
Infrared Live Stream: White Balance, ND Filters & Super Blue
Answering your questions, critiquing your IR images, and editing your IR images live.
Book Shipping Price Drop!
I’m happy to announce a price drop for shipping to all countries!
Canon DPP for Infrared Photography
Can Canon Digital Photo Professional 4 be used to edit raw Infrared images?
Infrared Live Stream: 590nm Edits, 1000nm Filter & Hot Spots
Answering your questions, critiquing your IR images, and editing your IR images live.
Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II
Testing an APS-C fisheye lens for use in infrared and visible light photography.
April 27th Live Stream
My next infrared photography live stream is on Thursday, April 27th, at 8 pm EDT.
How to White Balance Infrared Images in darktable
How to set a white balance on infrared images in darktable, with the modern method and the legacy method.
Fujifilm GF Lenses for Infrared
I’ve added a page to track which Fujifilm GF lenses are good for shooting infrared.
Free Infrared Sample Raw Images for Practice Editing
Download color infrared raw files to practice editing infrared images.
darktable Infrared Contrast
Methods for adding contrast to raw infrared images in darktable.
darktable Infrared Color Swap Presets
A collection of free Infrared color swap presets for darktable.
How to Swap Colors for Infrared Images in darktable
Another video on editing infrared images in darktable, this time covering swapping colors.
Color Doesn’t Exist - Print Edition
The print edition of Color Doesn’t Exist: A Practical Guide to Infrared Photography is now available for order.
Infrared Photography at Night
Editing infrared images shot at night with artificial lights.
New Book Live Stream
I review the contents of my new book, Color Doesn’t Exist: A Practical Guide to Infrared Photography, and answer viewer questions.
New Infrared Book Now Available!
My new book, Color Doesn’t Exist: A Practical Guide to Infrared Photography is now available!
Where are my profiles?
Help! I can’t find my profiles!
Which f-stop is the sharpest? GFX 50S Diffraction Test
How do you determine the sharpest f-stop for your camera and lens? Is diffraction more impactful in infrared light than visible light?
Infrared Profile Pack now supports 200 cameras!
The free Infrared Profile Pack was launched in April 2021 and now supports 200 camera models!
10 Ways to Add Contrast to Infrared Images
A variety of ways to add contrast to infrared images in Adobe Lightroom Classic, with before and after examples.
Kase IR720 Infrared Filter
Review of Kase IR720 720 nm filter. Infrared in winter, fixing hot spots, and the challenges in shooting with infrared with some unconverted cameras.
White Balance on Green Leaves with 550 nm Filter
Can I set a custom white balance on green leaves with a 550 nm infrared filter?
How to Edit Infrared Photos in Lightroom Classic
Step-by-step workflow for editing color infrared photos in Lightroom Classic: white balance with an infrared profile, swap colors without Photoshop, then fin...
Clip-in Flange Filters
Comparing different form factors for filters, the pros and cons of flange filters, and my recommendations.
Infrared Masters LEMAG Talks
On Friday, November 26th, 2021, I’m pleased to be participating in a talk on infrared photography with Long Exposure Photography Magazine.
The Orange Filter, 550 nm Infrared Filter
The orange filter, a 550 nm filter. Custom white balancing, color swapping, and how it compares with a 590 nm filter.
Introducing the Lightroom Infrared Color Swap Profiles
Lightroom Infrared Color Swap Profiles allow you to swap colors for your infrared images directly in any modern version of Lightroom.
IR Chrome Infrared Filter Review
IR Chrome filter recreates the look of Kodak Aerochrome Infrared film without the need for swapping colors.
Updated Color Infrared LUTs v2
Updated Color Infrared LUTs, designed to color swap infrared video shot with a 470 nm to 720 nm filter.
Ultraviolet Portraits
Shooting portraits in Ultraviolet light using a Full Spectrum camera and a UV bandpass filter.
Live Stream Q&A
Recording of Live Stream where I take viewer questions and edit viewer images live.
How to Edit Infrared Photos with Photoshop
How to edit color infrared images with Photoshop using a 590 to 720 nm filter on a converted camera or with a 720 nm filter on an unconverted camera.
Color Space in Lightroom and Photoshop
What is color space and how can it impact the colors of your image? Which color space should you use in Lightroom and Photoshop?
Kolari IRND Filters
Kolari IRND filters designed for infrared and visible light. I look at using Neutral Density (ND) filters: long exposures and wide apertures.
Free eBook: Getting Started with Your Infrared Camera
For new infrared photographers who have a converted a camera to IR or full-spectrum. Covers styles, filters, lenses, settings, processing images.
Infrared on iPhone or Any Mobile Phone
Shooting infrared images with an iPhone or any mobile phone, a 720 nm infrared filter, and a way to attach the filter to your phone.
Infrared Photography Live Stream Q&A
Infrared Photography Live Stream Q&A, answered questions from viewers and previous videos, and did some troubleshooting on viewer images.
Deep Infrared with an Unconverted Camera
Deep Infrared images with unconverted camera, shot with an 750 nm+ filter, the equipment needed, shooting settings, and editing in Photoshop and Camera Raw.
Introducing the Free Infrared Profile Pack
Introducing the free Infrared Profile Pack which contains infrared camera profiles for Lightroom and Photoshop.
Introduction to Infrared Photography
Introduction to Infrared Photography presented to the Santa Clara Camera Club.
Infrared with Soligor Vintage Budget Prime Lenses
Infrared photography with Soligor Wide-Auto 35mm f/2.8 and Soligor Tele-Auto 135mm f/2.8, no hot spots, great with mirrorless cameras, and affordable.
How to Shoot and Edit Infrared with Any Camera
Shoot and edit infrared images with existing DSLR or mirrorless camera. Equipment, settings, and ways to edit with Lightroom and Photoshop.
Infrared Inspiration
Inspiration from Kolari Vision’s annual Life in Another Light photo contest, featuring infrared and visible light photography.
Infrared with the 7artisans 18mm ƒ/6.3 Ultra-thin Cap Lens
Shooting infrared images with the 7artisans 18mm f/6.3 cap lens, a fixed focal length, fixed aperture, and fixed focus lens.
How to add multiple colors to infrared images?
Adding multiple hues to a 590 nm color infrared image using Select and Mask and adjustment layers in Photoshop.
Can Exposure X6 edit Infrared Photography?
Using Exposure X6 to edit infrared images, including white balance and color swapping.
LUTs for Infrared Video and Photography
Using LUTs in infrared video and photography and show you how to create your own LUTs.
New Lightroom Classic Color Grading for Infrared Photography
Review of the new Color Grading panel in Lightroom Classic v10. Great for cinematic-style additive color grading and color corrections.
Five Pitfalls to Infrared Photography
How to deal with the top pitfalls when shooting and editing infrared photography; hot spots, focus, diffraction, white balance, and post processing.
Infrared with vintage Nikon 24mm f/2.8
Shooting and editing color infrared photography with a vintage Nikon Nikkor-N Auto 24mm f/2.8, adapted to mirror-less camera converted to infrared.
How to Edit Infrared Images with Pixelmator Pro
Pixelmator Pro is a raw image editor for macOS good for editing infrared Photography. Here is the process for editing a 590 nm infrared image with it.
Diffraction in Infrared Photography
What is diffraction? What factors impact diffraction? Is diffraction different with infrared light? Spoiler: Yes!
Infrared with vintage Canon FD 24mm f/2.8
Shooting and editing infrared images with a vintage Canon New FD 24mm f/2.8 lens adapted to a mirrorless camera converted to 590 nm.
How to Fix Infrared Lens Hot Spots
Methods for fixing infrared hot spots, which are produced by certain lenses when shooting infrared photography.
How to Fix Printed Colors in Color Infrared Photography
How to use Lightroom’s Soft Proofing to ensure that colors print properly with your printer or third-party print service.
Fuji X-Mount Lenses for Infrared
Which X-mount lenses which work well with infrared photography? Which have hot spots and at what apertures?
Using Subtractive Color to Enhance Infrared Photos
How to make the primary colors pop in your color infrared photography by using a technique called Subtractive Color.
Rollei Infrared Film First look
Rollei Infrared B&W negative ISO 400 film is sensitive to visible light and near-infrared up to 820 nm, can capture mostly IR with a 720 nm filter.
Getting Black and White Prints to Match Your Monitor
Ensure that prints made from your printer or from a third-party print service match what you see on your screen.
How to edit color infrared photos in Lightroom Mobile
Editing a 590 nm color infrared photo with Lightroom for iPad with the Apple Pencil.
Lightroom LUT versus Hue
Comparing color swapping with the Enhanced profile and Local Hue Adjustment in Lightroom.
Infrared Lightroom & Lightroom Classic Workflow with LUTs
Guide for a color infrared workflow in Lightroom using Enhanced Profiles with LUTs, which will speed your edit time and produce great results.
Color Swap with ImageMagick
Swap colors in infrared images with ImageMagick command line image editor.
Kolari Pocket Review
Review of the Kolari Pocket, an affordable introduction to the many ways that you can shoot infrared light.
Infrared Color Swap with new Lightroom Local Hue Adjustment
Using Local Hue Adjustment to swap the colors on infrared images using only Lightroom, without making a roundtrip to Photoshop.
Create an Infrared Custom Profile for Lightroom & Photoshop
How to create profiles which will allow you to set a good white balance in color infrared images.