Warm Up Those Tones
Have you ever noticed that your digital pictures sometimes have a cool, clammy look or feel to them? If so, you’re not alone. The default white balance setting for digital cameras is auto
, which is fine for standard snapshots, but tends to be a bit on the “cool” side.
When shooting outdoor portraits and sunny landscapes, try changing your white balance setting from auto
to cloudy
. That’s right, cloudy. Why? This adjustment is like putting a mild warming filter on your camera. It increases the reds and yellows resulting in richer, warmer pictures.
Give it a try! (And yes, those are surfers in the water…)