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Photography Explained PodcastAuthor: Rick McEvoy
Photography stuff explained in plain English by me, Rick, in less than 27(ish) minutes without the irrelevant details.I explain one photographic thing per episode, providing just enough information to help you understand it, improve your photography and take better photos, all without delving into endless, irrelevant details.I am a professionally qualified photographer based in the UK and amongst other things I help photographers take better photos.If you want me to answer your question, head to rickmcevoyphotography.com/podcast.How utterly splendid. Language: en-gb Genres: Arts, Technology, Visual Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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White Balance Explained: Why Your Photos Look Too Orange or Blue
Friday, 27 February, 2026
Send a textYour 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 Matters2️⃣ Why Your Indoor Photos Look Too Orange3️⃣ Why Outdoor Photos Sometimes Look Too Blue or Too Cold4️⃣ How to Use Auto White Balance — and When to Trust It5️⃣ How to Use White Balance Presets on Your Camera6️⃣ How to Fix White Balance in Editing When You Shoot RAW7️⃣ 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?🌐 My Website: https://rickmcevoyphotography.com📺 YouTube Channel: Rick McEvoy Photography🎓 My courses page📚 Resources Page💬 GET IN TOUCH:📧 Subscribe to my weekly email at rickmcevoyphotography.com💬 Text me directly from the podcast feed🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss future episodes🎧 NEXT EPISODE:Episode 228 - How to Know If You're ReadCheck out my splendid course How To Become A Real Estate Photographer on my website Rick McEvoy Photography.com/courses Check out my splendid course How To Become A Real Estate Photographer at Rick McEvoy Photography.comSupport the showGet your question answeredThis is what my podcast is all about: answering your photography questions. Just head over to my shiny new website to find out more about me, my podcast and my photography.Thanks very much for listeningCheers from me Rick
