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Andrew James
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Snow temperature
Q Which white balance setting should I use while I am photographing snow?
Carol Lemon
A Snow is a wonderful subject, but it’s impossible to suggest one specific white balance setting you need for it. The conditions are going to vary a lot, and it very much depends on what kind of look you want for your shot.
Typically, I’ll use Daylight WB, although this often gives a bluer hue to the shadows than some people might like. As cold is associated with the blue end of the colour spectrum, this does feel more appropriate. But if you want to lose some of the blueness, then go for a Cloudy WB setting to warm it up slightly – but make sure that it doesn’t look unnatural.
The important thing with snow is to shoot raw,
