TSDF Infrared Photography

Infrared photography has fascinated me ever since I first discovered that a completely different world exists just beyond the limits of normal human vision. What initially drew me to the medium was the realization that the landscapes, forests, and environments we see every day can be transformed into something entirely unfamiliar simply by photographing light that our eyes cannot perceive. The result is an artistic process that feels part science, part exploration, and part dream.

Unlike many forms of photography that focus primarily on documenting reality, infrared photography allows me to reinterpret it. Familiar scenes become mysterious and otherworldly. Green leaves transform into glowing white canopies. Dark skies become dramatic backdrops filled with contrast and atmosphere. The distinctive false-color palette - golden foliage against deep teal skies - emerges through a channel-swap technique applied in post-processing to images captured with a dedicated infrared-converted camera, shifting the strong near-infrared channel in ways that conventional cameras block entirely at the hardware level. Ordinary locations that might seem unremarkable in visible light can suddenly appear surreal, timeless, and almost alien. I have always been drawn to imagery that blurs the line between reality and imagination, and infrared photography offers a unique way to achieve exactly that while still working with real-world subjects.

One of the reasons I enjoy infrared photography so much is the element of discovery involved in every shoot. When composing an image, I often have only a rough idea of how the scene will ultimately appear once captured through an infrared-sensitive camera. Certain trees glow brilliantly while others remain dark. Different materials reflect infrared light in unexpected ways. Atmospheric conditions, sunlight angles, and seasonal changes can dramatically alter the final image. Because of this, every outing feels like an exploration of a hidden visual landscape that exists all around us yet remains invisible to the naked eye.

My background in visual art has also strongly influenced the way I approach infrared photography. Rather than treating it as a novelty or technical curiosity, I view it as another artistic medium capable of expressing mood, emotion, and atmosphere. Many of my infrared images focus on creating a sense of wonder, isolation, tranquility, or mystery. The resulting photographs often feel less like traditional landscape photography and more like glimpses into parallel worlds where familiar rules no longer apply.

What continues to inspire me most is the way infrared photography encourages viewers to see the world differently. It reminds us that reality is often far richer and more complex than our senses alone reveal. Through this portfolio, I hope to share some of that sense of discovery and invite others to experience the strange beauty of a hidden spectrum that surrounds us every day.