Landscape BW using Infrared Photography

Melvin Guante, Mphotog,Cr, CPP

 LOCATION: 218 Beacon St Framingham, MA 01701

Landscape photography is the type of photography that draws people to it. The allure of magically transporting your viewers to that magical place and letting them feel what you felt as you click the shutter. That ability is what is so appealing to Landscape photography.

Before, to take a great image. Lots of very heavy equipment and an expensive camera was needed. Now our smart phone is capable of great capture.

To stand out from the crowd I use IR to capture my Landscape images. You still need to consider the other elements in a photograph such as composition, lighting, and storytelling to take it from snapshot to gallery. 

IR Photography is mysterious as it is awe inspiring. It elicits such a wide-ranging response as spooky and eerie to ethereal and surreal. It gives you as much creative liberty as you desire. When done well, you will produce images that will take your breath away.

We will discuss briefly about what is IR, from definition to history to application. Next, we will cover how I use it for my BW Landscape. We will go over the different nm, and the expected results of each to help your creative process. 

Finally, we will go over the Post Processing. We will discuss step by step the different software and particular use for each to make your stunning breath-taking masterpiece.

Come join us for this magical ride!

Bio: Since an early age, I was fascinated by The Arts. I looked at my uncle in amazement as he played with his enormously huge and shiny new camera. It had all the bells and whistles. It was then that I knew I wanted to be a photographer.

While in High School, my art teacher inspired my creativity and did not allow me to settle for the ordinary and encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone, so I could be more innovative. I went on to drawing, painting and making clay sculptures that were exhibited in a year-end art display. She taught me patience and perseverance. In college I was exposed to African Art which led me to explore and immerse myself in everything it had to offer. This had a profound lifelong influence on my work.

I am a passionate photographic artist, with an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts. I served on the PPAM Board.  I hold a MPhotog, Craftsman, and CPP, by PPA. 

Lunch: Bring your own or we can order from the restaurant next door

What to Bring: Laptop with software to follow along. And Camera with tripod with you would like to photograph. 

All PPA member attendees will receive 1 Merit.

PPA # Must be provided at time of registration.

Class limit: 10

DATE: March 16, 2025

Class Hours: 10:00 am– 4:30 pm

Payment must be made upon registration

Location: 218 Beacon St Framingham, MA 01701