Streamline Your Infrared Workflow: From Start to Finish in Lightroom or Camera Raw

Infrared photography opens the door to a dreamlike world of luminous landscapes and otherworldly colors, but for many photographers, the editing process has long been the most daunting part of the journey. Thanks to new tools in Adobe Lightroom and Camera Raw, the days of wrestling with complicated workflows or jumping into Photoshop and third-party plug-ins are over. Today, you take your infrared images from capture to completion with surprising ease while shaping your creative vision every step of the way.

Join digital workflow expert Shelley Vandegrift for a new online program that demystifies the editing process for infrared photography. Over the course of four hours, Shelley clearly explains the essential techniques that turn Lightroom and Camera Raw into an all-in-one solution for infrared work. Whether your passion is pure black-and-white, ethereal native color, or surreal false-color (channel-swapped) imagery, this streamlined approach gives you the tools to craft expressive, polished photographs with confidence.

Together, we explore:
• Core adjustments to bring out the unique beauty of infrared files
• Channel swapping for bold effects
• Color and split-toning techniques
• Creating subtle photo filter looks and the signature infrared glow
• Adding texture and depth with grain
• Designing custom presets to speed your workflow and define your style

By the end of this immersive session, you have a complete toolkit for editing infrared images seamlessly, turning technical hurdles into opportunities for creative exploration. Whether you are new to infrared or looking to refine your process, this program offers a fresh, inspiring path to fully realizing your artistic vision.