Art of Infrared Photography: A Comprehensive Guide to the Use of Black and White Infrared...

by Joseph Paduano

Book Overview

Enter the mystical world of infrared photography. Author Joseph Paduano covers the equipment and techniques one needs to produce stunning infrared images in bandw or color". . . . escorts the reader into a fascinating area of photographic experimentation".--NEW YORK TIMES.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 093626232X
• ISBN13: 9780936262321
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Amherst Media
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

EXCELLENT BOOK ON INFRARED

This book has now become my primer on infrared photography. What a well written and photographed book. Mr. Paduano's book has been in print now for 20 years and it is easy to see why.He truly is a master of this medium.The text is well written, thorough and easy to follow.Detailed text and images are contained in this edition. Covers black and white as well as color infrared. Chapters on filters,exposure and printing take the guess work out of this mysterious film. The infrared images are superb!The author updates each priniting of the book to keep it current also. If you own just one book on infrared, this is the book to own.A true delight.

the only infrared book worth owning

I found this instructional book on infrared photography to be the one true book for any photographer to own, amateur or professional.This handbook is the only book that really takes you through all the steps necessary, so you can truly understand and control this unique film.I have read other books on infrared and this one sets the standard for all instructional infrared books.Other texts don't even come close.The text isn't overloaded with technical jargon to confuse the reader. Great format and comprehensive text, including a beautiful portfolio of infrared images by the author. The one complete book on infrared photography. It also includes much needed information on color infrared film,infrared digital cameras and hand-coloring b & w infrared images. Highly recommended!

a how-to book that inspires

A great book for any photographer interested in learning about infrared photography. Unlike many books written on specialized areas of photography that are difficult to comprehend, this book is easy to understand and does not confuse the reader with highly technical information. Instead, The Art of Infrared Photography sets forth in a clear, concise, detailed text, exactly how to adapt this wonderful film to your individual style of shooting. The author guides you step by step with true understanding of the medium, as if you were taking a photo course given by an inspired instructor. The added bonus of a breathtaking portfolio of images by the author will motivate anyone to grab their camera, load up with infrared film and rush out to create a new world of high contrast, dream-like images. Without a doubt the best book on infrared photography on the market.

Simple methodology and beautiful images -- Inspirational!

As in the previous edition, Joseph Paduano explains the use of infrared film in his characteristic easy-to-understand manner. Although infrared film must be handled and exposed differently from other black & white films, the methods are not difficult. His recommendations allow one to get very satisfying results right from the beginning. The portfolio of images gives the reader a glimpse into this unseen world and allows the viewer to see how various subjects are rendered in infrared. This is quite helpful, as one gets ideas for one's own photography. Even for readers who own the first edition, this book is a worthwhile resource. Additional topics covered in this edition include hand coloring of b & w infrared images, and Kodak's new color infrared slide film.Mr. Paduano's teachings inspired me to try infrared photography; and thanks to him, it's now one of my specialties. Following the instructions in his books, I've won 5 ribbons (all for b & w infrared images) in professional state, national and international photographic competitions. The methods presented in this book give great results and I encourage anyone who has wondered about infrared photography to read it!