bo·lide
‘a large meteor which explodes in the atmosphere, often emitting light strong enough to cast shadows.’
Steven Cheadle owns Bolide Photo and travels the US and abroad to capture atmospheric and cinematic photos in infrared.
Originally from Germany, he has lived in South Africa, attended college in Portland OR and Dundee, Scotland, and is currently at home in Washington DC, where he lives with his husband and two cats.
about my practice
In my photography, I prioritize authenticity.
I capture what is really there, even if it is not visible to the human eye.
In that sense, I am a photojournalist.
In turn, I use minimal post processing:
essential lighting and contrast adjustments,
and color shifting common to infrared photo work.
Shots are never staged; images are presented exactly as they are captured.
about infrared photography
Infrared photography captures light not visible to the human eye.
I use a pair of permanently converted digital cameras for my photography.
During conversion, the visible light filter is removed, which allows the sensor to capture all wavelengths of light.
With the addition of drop-in infrared filters, I can choose the wavelength I prefer for each shot, allowing for different moods and tonalities.
I favor 590nm for bold color and 720nm for contrast.
recent activity
The Big Gay Art Show 2025
June 2025, Sedona Arts Center, Sedona AZ
2025 Queer Conscience Exhibition
June 2025, The Image Flow, San Anselmo CA
Ruins and Remnants
May 2025, PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury VT
11th Annual Artist’s Perspective Personal Work
May 2025, APA Chicago, Chicago IL
Common Ground, Common Future
Feb 2025, Dupont Underground, Washington DC
Iceland Noir | Solo show
Oct 2024, SMIDC Gallery, Georgetown DC
Portraits, Poses and Tableaux Vivants
July 2024, Core Art Space, Lakewood CO
2024 Exposed DC Photography Show
July 2024, Fathom Gallery, Georgetown DC
2024 Monochrome Awards
Honorable Mention: Landscapes, Amateur
2022 Kolari Life in Another Light Contest
Honorable Mention: Aerial