The surprising true story of Kodak Aerochrome

The surprising true story of Kodak Aerochrome

Exploring the roots of infrared photography

Bubblegum pink trees. Candy-colored landscapes. The unusual look of Kodak Aerochrome infrared film flips the natural world upside down. But as interesting as the film’s appearance is, its origin story is even better. In this video, I share the surprising true story of Kodak Aerochrome — who created it, why it was invented, and how the film lives on today.

Special thanks to Richard Mosse for inspiring this video and answering questions from a stranger.