Infrared and Architecture
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Infrared and Architecture

I have always been intrigued by infrared photography but struggled with how to do it. Then in 2020, after spending time with Cath Kelly, it all came together. Like anything it took commitment, and time, but through it I have found a way to capture the world in a style I like. Dark skies, long exposures and with a touch of the surreal.

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Living in Boxes
Mike Gannaway Mike Gannaway

Living in Boxes

Being from a city where most buildings are one or two stories tall, and the centre of town has a smattering of buildings over ten stories. Going to Wellington is a little bit of a culture shock. To see apartment buildings like this one fascinates me. The difference in lifestyle, the benefits and downsides. Location, location, location, that’s the phrase isn’t it. Makes me think.

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Floating
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Floating

Shooting in infrared… the way it can change a scene, enhance it. The way it can bring out some items, while hiding others, makes it such a useful tool in the toolbox.

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Infrared Photography With an Unconverted Canon 6D
Mike Gannaway Mike Gannaway

Infrared Photography With an Unconverted Canon 6D

The allure of infrared photography has long captivated me, especially through the masterful black and white works of photography legends. After several unsuccessful attempts, a chance meeting with another infrared photographer in early 2021 reignited my interest. Armed with an old Hoya 720nm filter and a humble Canon 18-55mm kit lens discovered in the depths of my closet, I committed to a four-day experimental shoot, despite the technical challenges that unconverted cameras typically face with infrared photography.

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