About This Site and Robert Reiser

Hi there – welcome to Robert Reiser Photography! I have created this website to give something back to the Internet community. Why? Without the help of the community, I could not have developed my photographic skills as quickly as I was able to. So, besides hosting my personal blog, this site offers to you:

• Articles related to Infrared Photography as well as solutions to issues I did encounter and wanted to share for the benefit of others. Currently, one of the most popular articles is how to set proper infrared white balance in Lightroom.
• Commentaries and experiences: Yes, I do have a personal opinion on some topics. And I like to share some of my experiences, good and bad.
• Pictures for your inspiration: They are usually grouped into Galleries or Projects, with the Portfolio page showing my best work.

About Robert Reiser

I was born 1964 in Vienna, Austria. Photography is my hobby since the late 1970s. After shooting film using various cameras, in 2001 I switched completely to digital photography. I found the benefits simply overwhelming. In 2013, I was accepted as a member of the Austrian Association of Wildlife and Nature Photography (VTNÖ). Currently, there are two topics influencing my photography:

• Downsizing. For years, I was lugging around bags full of heavy DSLR gear. But now I am enjoying the lightness of a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) system. In this post, I am explaining the reasons.
• Black and White. More and more, I feel attracted by B&W pictures. I am also experimenting with Infrared photography, which is a closely related topic.

To keep up with what is going on in the world of photography, I like to listen to photography podcasts.

The (not so impressive but inevitable) selfie…

It looks like every photographer on the web likes to post selfies where they carry impressive huge lenses. I will counter that with the earliest selfie I ever made, shot ca. 1980 in the bathroom of my parents – you can see it at the top of this page.

Date	Description
November, 2017		‘Lost in Space’ is a Highlight I am proud that my picture ‘Lost in Space’ was selected as ‘Highlight’ in the ‘Composition and Form’ category of the VTNÖ competition 2017.
November, 2016		‘Taking Shelter’ Was Published I am proud to announce that the German photography magazine SCHWARZWEISS did publish my picture “Taking Shelter” in their issue 114.
January, 2016		“Distant Rain Shower” Was Published I am proud to announce that the German nature photography magazine NaturFoto did publish my picture “Distant Rain Shower” in their issue 01/2016.
November, 2014		“Yellow Warbler” is a Highlight I am proud that my picture “Yellow Warbler” was selected as “Highlight” in the “Golden Light” category of the VTNÖ competition 2014.
December, 2013		“Gesaeuseeingang” is a Highlight I am proud that my picture “Gesaeuseeingang” was selected as “Highlight” in the “Nature Landscape” category of the VTNÖ competition 2013.
June, 2013		Now a Proud VTNÖ Member I am proud that my application for being a VTNÖ member was approved – I am excited and I am looking forward to many interesting experiences.