Your photos are sharp and well-exposed — but they look weirdly orange or horribly blue. Here's how white balance works and how to fix it. 📸

This is one of those photography settings that nobody really explains to beginners. But once you understand it — and it really doesn't take long — you'll stop wondering why your photos look a bit off and start knowing exactly what to do about it. 💡

📚 IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:

✅ What white balance actually is (and why it matters)

✅ Why your indoor photos look too orange 🟠

✅ Why outdoor photos sometimes look too blue or cold ❄️

✅ When to trust Auto White Balance (and when not to)

✅ How to use white balance presets on your camera

✅ How to fix white balance perfectly when you shoot RAW

✅ The grey card trick that professionals use for perfect colour 🎨

Whether you're using a camera or your phone, this episode will help you understand one of photography's most fundamental settings and fix your colour problems for good. 📱📷

💡 THE 7 TIPS COVERED:

1️⃣ What White Balance Actually Is — and Why It Matters

2️⃣ Why Your Indoor Photos Look Too Orange

3️⃣ Why Outdoor Photos Sometimes Look Too Blue or Too Cold

4️⃣ How to Use Auto White Balance — and When to Trust It

5️⃣ How to Use White Balance Presets on Your Camera

6️⃣ How to Fix White Balance in Editing When You Shoot RAW

7️⃣ The Grey Card Trick — Your Secret Weapon for Perfect White Balance

🔗 USEFUL LINKS:

📝 Blog Post (Full Episode Text)

🎓 Photography for Beginners Hub Page:

📖 RELATED EPISODES

• Episode 226 - Why Are My Photos Too Dark? Understanding Exposure for Beginners

• Episode 4 - What Is The Exposure Triangle?

• Episode 21 - What Does Exposure Mean In Photography?

• Episode 225 - I Just Got My First Camera - What Do I Do in the First Week?

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📺 YouTube Channel: Rick McEvoy Photography

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White Balance Explained: Why Your Photos Look Too Orange or Blue