Jun 242010
 
Mothers and children by river. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.

I recently bought a digital canon, a D60, that has been converted to shoot infrared. Now, you can’t quote me on this, but here is to the best of my knowledge how this thing works. All digital cameras have a filter in them that blocks infrared and allows visible light to pass. In my new IR camera, someone has taken out that filter and placed instead a filter that does the opposite, blocks visible light and allows IR to pass.

If I’ve got that wrong, let me know in comments.

I first took the camera out to the Berkeley hills, and I loved it right away. I could tell immediately that I had to learn to see in a new way to get the most out of this camera, which as a photographer was an exciting prospect.

Then, I took the camera to the Big Sur River with some friends, and here are the results:

All Photos © Alex Schoenfeldt 2010. All rights reserved.
Alex Schoenfeldt Photography.

Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Kavi in Infrared
Delilah on log at river. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Teenagers in puppy pile. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Teenagers in puppy pile. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Big Sur River Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Children on tube. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Sepia. Kids on tube. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Kids on tube, Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Boy holds rope of innertube with kids. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Kids on inner tube. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Kids on inner tube. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Teenagers. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Boyfriend and Girlfriend. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Circle of friends. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Kids floating on river. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Mothers and children by river. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Teen girl poses. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Nude women in river. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Teen girls. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Circle of friends 2. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
Friends and soccer ball. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
baby with drum. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
back of todler. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.
baby and lens flare. Infrared photography of the Big Sur River on the summer solstice.

May 252010
 
group shot 2 Students from Montclair Elementary School in Oakland CA. Talent Show Variety Show

First graders from Montclair Elementary School in Oakland California are putting together an act for the talent show.

To raise money, the program of the show is selling ads. The parents of these children are buying an ad, and they wanted a photo of the kids.

The act is the kids singing and dancing to “It’s a Small World.” The children are in costumes and outfits from cultures all over the world.

All photos © Alex Schoenfeldt 2010. All rights reserved.
San Francisco Bay Area photographer

May 242010
 
Art Photo from the Naval Base in Alameda CA

Art Photography: Photo Safari Alameda Naval Base

Yesterday, I spent a little time on the old naval base is Alameda, CA.

I love old abandoned buildings and the like, so this place is a dream come true for me.

All photos © 2010 Alex Schoenfeldt
San Francisco Photographer

May 102010
 
Bride and Groom in Grape Vines wedding Trentadue Winery, a Sonoma County winery in Alexander Valley

Danielle and Gregg got married at the Trentadue Winery, a Sonoma County winery in Alexander Valley. They had an elegant and traditional Jewish wedding.

I really loved how their photos came out. Here are 7 of my favorites.

All Photos © Alex Schoenfeldt 2010
Alex Schoenfeldt Photography
San Francisco Wedding Photographer

Apr 202010
 
Bride and Groom In Surf Muir Beach Wedding

Natalia and Tristan got married on Muir Beach in Northern California, and then had their reception 1 block away at the Pelican Inn. So much to like about this wedding, but maybe the best part was walking from the beach to the Inn.

All Photos © Alex Schoenfeldt 2009. All Rights Reserved. San Francisco Bay Area Wedding Photographer