Beyond Visible Light: Color Infrared Photography

For a different look at color photography, try these shooting and processing tips using infrared digital capture

Text & Photography By Russell Hart

Published October 1, 2019

For a different look at color photography, try these shooting and processing tips using infrared digital capture.

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