Flowers, and live botanicals in general, are some of the very best subjects for infrared photography. They reflect and transmit a tremendous amount of infrared light, creating the signature ‘infrared glow’ effect that makes this medium special. I sometimes like to combine this effect with other creative techniques such as macro photography to create images that upend our sense of familiarity with our surroundings. Whether captured in situ or as a still life in my photo studio, my aim is to reveal the strange and surreal botanical beauty that is all around us, yet just slightly out of sight.
