Kirlian Photography
Capture the invisible — high-voltage corona discharges that reveal the energy fields surrounding living and inanimate objects. Images impossible with any other technique.
Break Free From Ordinary Photography
Capture the Uncapturable
Photograph spectacular high-voltage auras and coronal discharges — unique images impossible with traditional photography.
Evoke Wonder
Create mesmerizing artwork that sparks curiosity, wonder, and emotional connection. Every shot is a conversation piece.
Expand Your Creativity
Push the boundaries of your craft in a safe, easy-to-use setup. Recommended: manual focus, open shutter (5+ seconds), macro lens.
Stand Out
Enrich your portfolio with other-worldly visuals that set you apart. Offer clients and followers something truly novel and share-worthy.
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Kirlian Photography Device
Model 5 | KPD-05Complete professional-grade system for digital cameras, SLR film, and low-light video. Includes adjustable high-voltage power supply, Transparent Discharge Plate (TDP), and Ground Plate (GP).
What is Kirlian Photography?
Kirlian photography is a high-voltage, contact-print photography technique. Sheet film is placed on top of a metal plate called the discharge plate. The object to be photographed is placed on top of the film. When photographing an inanimate object such as a coin or leaf, an earth ground is connected to the object.
Digital cameras and video equipment can be used by substituting a Transparent Discharge Plate (TDP) for the metal discharge plate. Instead of sheet film, the camera shoots the object through the TDP, capturing the corona discharge directly.
High voltage is applied to the plate momentarily to make an exposure. The corona discharge between the object and the discharge plate is recorded onto the film — or captured digitally through the TDP.
The Kirlian photography equipment sold by Images Scientific Instruments is the direct result of years of hands-on research and development. You can use this equipment to create Kirlian photographs of your own objects, or follow our detailed instructions to build your own device.
Kirlian photograph of a fingertip — corona discharge visible around the pad
Everything You Need for Kirlian Photography
Kirlian Photography Device
The Model 5 is a complete system for digital cameras, SLR film, and video. Includes adjustable high-voltage power supply, Transparent Discharge Plate (TDP), and Ground Plate (GP).
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Kirlian Photography Prints
Stunning 16×20 framed prints featuring Kirlian images. Estimated image size 40×50 cm. Fits a standard 16×20 frame, mountable vertically or horizontally.
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Photography Service
Have an object of your choice professionally photographed using our Kirlian equipment. Receive high-quality digital images of your object's corona discharge. Restrictions apply.
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Transparent Discharge Plate
Required for digital camera and video Kirlian photography. Includes a Ground Plate for inanimate objects. Transparency surpasses 90%. Recommended: macro mode and 1–15 second shutter speed.
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Build Your Own Device
This comprehensive DIY article guides you step-by-step through building your own Kirlian Photography device from scratch. Ideal for electronics enthusiasts and experimenters.
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Digital Kirlian Photography
By John Iovine — all the hands-on guidance needed to produce Kirlian photographs using digital cameras. Covers equipment, technique, and interpretation.
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Brief History
Discover the origins and development of Kirlian photography from its discovery in 1939 to modern digital techniques.
Read History ›DIY Build Guide
Step-by-step instructions for building your own Kirlian photography device from electronic components.
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Browse examples of Kirlian photographs taken with our device — leaves, coins, flowers, fingertips, and more.
View Gallery ›Video Demonstrations
Watch the Kirlian Photography Device in action — live demonstrations of the corona discharge process.
Watch Videos ›Kirlian DVD
Kirlian Photography: Fact & Fiction — a full-length documentary examining the science and myths. ~24 minutes.
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Independent reference covering the history, science, and cultural significance of Kirlian photography.
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