Infrared Photography at Medfield State Hospital

Skill level - Intermediate to advanced.
Weather-dependent event. If heavy rain is expected, the event will be cancelled.

Got an infrared camera? Join me at Medfield State Hospital in Medfield, MA

Medfield State Hospital, originally the Medfield Insane Asylum, is a historic former psychiatric hospital complex at 45 Hospital Road in Medfield, Massachusetts. The asylum was established in 1892 as the state's first facility for dealing with chronic mental patients. The college-like campus was designed by William Pitt Wentworth and developed between 1896 and 1914, after an era dominated by asylums built using the Kirkbride Plan. Medfield Insane Asylum was the first asylum built using the new Cottage Plan layout, where patients were integrated into a small community to work a specific job, rather than being confined to cells. It was formally renamed "Medfield State Hospital" in 1914.

This historic campus is an ideal place for capturing infrared photographs. It features a variety of shuttered buildings, pathways, and a multitude of trees of many species.

Consider using your infrared camera creatively. Use a lens or two you don't normally use for infrared. Use neutral density filters for long exposures.

What you need:

• An infrared converted DSLR or mirrorless camera.
• Knowledge of working with your infrared camera.
• Any lens you wish to play with - wide-angle, medium telephoto, prime lenses
• ND filters for long exposures (optional)
• Tripod (if using ND filters)
• Shutter release to trip the shutter without introducing movement when shooting long exposures (if using ND filters).
• Bring as much gear as you are willing to carry.

Dress in layers and wear comfortable, sturdy shoes. There are areas of uneven terrain. Bring a drink and a snack.