Jekyll2026-05-16T11:48:45-04:00https://www.robsheaphotography.com/feed.xmlRob Shea PhotographyInfrared photography tutorials, tools, and tipsCandy Pink Infrared Photography2026-05-15T09:00:00-04:002026-05-15T09:00:00-04:00https://www.robsheaphotography.com/2026/05/15/candy-pinkLet’s talk about Candy Pink infrared photography, what equipment you need to create this style of infrared photography, what camera settings to use, and how to edit these images. Also, I’ll share some challenges you might encounter when shooting Candy Pink infrared.

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]]>Lightroom Saturation vs Vibrance, What’s the Difference?2026-04-26T09:00:00-04:002026-04-26T09:00:00-04:00https://www.robsheaphotography.com/2026/04/26/saturation-vs-vibranceIn this video, I explore the difference between Saturation and Vibrance in Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, and Camera Raw. Adobe saws that these sliders work one way; I say they work another. Who is right? I have many examples with visible light images and a test to show you exactly how each works.

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]]>780 nm Infrared Filter2025-12-22T09:00:00-05:002025-12-22T09:00:00-05:00https://www.robsheaphotography.com/2025/12/22/780nm-infrared-filterThe 780 nm infrared filter sits right on the edge of visible and infrared light. Here are my real-world results using the Kolari K780 Pro Slim G3 on a full-spectrum-converted Fujifilm X70, including expected exposure times, how color behaves, and why this filter shines for monochrome images. I also compare the 780 nm look to popular 720 nm and 830/850 nm filters, so you can choose the right one for the kind of infrared images you want.

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Kolari Vision Infrared Lens Filter 780 nm

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]]>665 nm Infrared Filter2025-10-12T09:00:00-04:002025-10-12T09:00:00-04:00https://www.robsheaphotography.com/2025/10/12/665nmDiscover why the 665-nanometer infrared filter might be the only infrared filter you need. This versatile high-pass filter captures red visible light and near-infrared light, giving you incredible flexibility in post-processing. Whether you want to create stunning monochrome images with white foliage and deep blacks, or vibrant color infrared photos with blue skies, the 665 nm filter has you covered. Learn how this filter compares to 550, 590, 720, and 780 filters. All images shot with a Fujifilm X70 converted to full spectrum and a Kolari Gen 3 665 nm filter.

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]]>White Foliage Infrared2025-08-23T09:00:00-04:002025-08-23T09:00:00-04:00https://www.robsheaphotography.com/2025/08/23/white-foliage-infraredLearn how to get white foliage in your infrared photography. This covers color and black & white with multiple infrared filters, including 850, 830, 780, 750, 720, 665, 590, and 550 nm. We’ll review white balance techniques, editing techniques, and a shortcut for multiple raw editors. I’ll demonstrate using Lightroom Classic, but these techniques can be replicated in many editors.

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]]>World Photography Day DxO Suite Giveaway!2025-08-04T09:00:00-04:002025-08-04T09:00:00-04:00https://www.robsheaphotography.com/2025/08/04/world-photography-day-dxo-suite-giveawayWorld Photography Day is August 19th. I’m celebrating by giving away a suite of DxO software, including PhotoLab 8, Pure Raw 5, Nik Collection 8, FilmPack 7, and ViewPoint 5! Complete this survey for a chance to win!

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]]>Secret of White Balance for Infrared Photography — Manual & Histogram2025-08-01T09:00:00-04:002025-08-01T09:00:00-04:00https://www.robsheaphotography.com/2025/08/01/secret-white-balance-infrared-photographyHow do you set a white balance in your infrared images when there are no color-neutral subjects? Let’s walk through setting a white balance manually and using the Histogram to help set a good white balance.

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]]>Which infrared profile should I use?2025-07-18T09:00:00-04:002025-07-18T09:00:00-04:00https://www.robsheaphotography.com/2025/07/18/which-infrared-profileWhich profile should you use to set a white balance for infrared photography? The free Infrared Profile Pack contains two profiles: Infrared Temp -50 and Infrared Temp -100. Let’s review which to use with 550nm, 590nm, 665nm, 720nm, and 830nm filters.

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]]>Mastering Infrared Photography in Lightroom course2025-07-10T09:00:00-04:002025-07-10T09:00:00-04:00https://www.robsheaphotography.com/2025/07/10/mastering-infrared-photography-lightroom-courseI’m pleased to announce the launch of my first course, Mastering Infrared Photography in Lightroom. This course demystifies the editing process for infrared photography.

Are you intrigued by the look of infrared photography, but frustrated by the complicated editing process? Do you struggle with getting a good white balance or achieving the “blue sky” look? Are you looking for a streamlined workflow that doesn’t require you to create custom profiles or become a Lightroom or Photoshop wizard? This course is for you. You don’t need any prior experience with infrared photography or with Lightroom.

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]]>White Balancing Color Infrared Photography2025-06-03T09:00:00-04:002025-06-03T09:00:00-04:00https://www.robsheaphotography.com/2025/06/03/white-balancing-color-infrared-photographyAccurate White Balance in Color Infrared Photography
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White balanced 590 nm infrared images

Color infrared photography offers stunning results, with golden skies, brilliant white clouds, and baby blue foliage. However, getting the white balance right can be a tricky process. Many raw editors aren’t equipped to handle the unique characteristics of infrared light. Let’s break down why and show how you can achieve truly vibrant color in your infrared images.

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Infrared Light & White Balance

The white balance settings in many raw photo editors are designed for visible light. They support a range of color temperatures from 2,000 to 50,000 Kelvin. However, infrared light has a much lower temperature of around 900 Kelvin. This difference can lead to unwanted red casts in your color infrared images if you rely solely on standard white balance adjustments. Infrared images captured with a 590 nm, 665 nm, or 720 nm filter are particularly susceptible to this issue.

Color Temperature scale

Custom Profiles

For some raw editors, the solution is to use custom profiles. These raw editors can benefit from custom profiles.

  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Lightroom Classic
  • Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw
  • DxO PhotoLab 8
  • Exposure X
  • Skylum Luminar Neo

These raw editors can set a good white balance for infrared images, without the need for custom profiles.

  • Capture One
  • darktable
  • ON1 Photo RAW
  • Photomator
  • Pixelmator Pro
  • RawTherapee
  • Serif Affinity Photo 2

Info For more information, check out Raw Editors for Infrared Photography.

Creating Custom Profiles

The traditional method for creating a custom profile is using the Adobe DNG Profile Editor. However, the DNG Profile Editor is unsupported by Adobe. It hasn’t been updated since 2012. Additionally, it doesn’t work on recent versions of macOS, preventing Mac users from creating custom profiles.

DNG Profile Editor

The Infrared Profile Pack

Fortunately, there’s a straightforward solution: the Infrared Profile Pack. This free pack of profiles is designed for color infrared photography and addresses this challenge directly.

  • What it Does: These profiles enable you to adjust the temperature and accurately set the white balance for your color infrared images shot with 590 nm, 665 nm, or 720 nm filters.
  • Raw Editor Compatibility: The profiles work with Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop Camera Raw, DxO PhotoLab 8, Exposure X, and Skylum Luminar Neo.
  • Camera Coverage: The pack includes profiles for over 400 cameras!

How to Use the Infrared Profile Pack with Lightroom

  1. Install the Profiles: Download and install the Infrared Profile Pack.
  2. Access the Profile Browser: Within the Lightroom Edit panel, find the Profile Browser icon. Expand the Profiles Group.
  3. Select a Profile: Choose either Infrared Temp -50 or Infrared Temp -100. Start with -100 for a more significant temperature shift.
  4. Adjust White Balance: Use the white balance picker and click on a neutral element in your image, such as clouds or pavement.

Don’t Worry About the Numbers!

Since the profile has shifted the temperature scale, the values no longer represent actual Kelvin values. This isn’t as important as achieving a white balance that cleanly separates the colors of your sky and foliage. As long as you can get your desired result, the numerical value is less important.

Ready to Create Stunning Color Infrared Images?

Download the free Infrared Profile Pack today and start creating breathtaking images!

White balanced 590 nm color infrared image

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