Comments on: How We Take Food Photos II: That Nifty Gray Card For White Balance

By: Mariette Neumaier

Mariette Neumaier — Mon, 31 May 2010 14:29:35 +0000

appreciated very much, I am obliged to comment that your blog is fantastic!

By: Sonja @ ActiveFoodie

Sonja @ ActiveFoodie — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:57:05 +0000

I just learned something!! I have always used white objects to set the white balance on my camera and I have always had the problem of the white items being overexposed, now I know why! Thanks Joy!! I feel like I just entered a whole new world of photography! .-= Sonja @ ActiveFoodie´s last blog ..My Essential Training Tool: Nike+ iPod Sport Kit =-.

By: joy

joy — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:38:08 +0000

Gina — We use mostly the Nikon D80, sometimes Nikon Coolpix 5200. We’re dependent on ambient light: sometimes natural light, but most of the time just the light that we have in the kitchen or dining room. No special lighting. Thanks, and you’re welcome!

By: gina

gina — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:15:20 +0000

This is very useful information. What kind of camera do you use? Are you using natural light? Your pictures are very professional looking. Thanks for sharing your tips. gina's last blog post..Meatball and Spaghetti Soup - 5 ww pts

By: joy

joy — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:22:59 +0000

Metroknow — Yes, I read kenrockwell.come every now and then, and that’s how I decided against getting the D40 vs the D80. I will have to check his take on the white balance, now that you reminded me. Thank you so much!

By: Metroknow - AlmostFit.com

Metroknow - AlmostFit.com — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:14:53 +0000

Another really great post. In case you haven’t seen it (of if I missed a reference to it – my apologies) – Ken Rockwell’s site (http://kenrockwell.com/) is chock full of the best advice that I’ve seen on the Web. He’s also a huge fan of the Nikon D-series, and tells you in very specific detail how to get the most out of it. The white balance adjustment being one of his favorites by far.

Thank you again for such a great post – I’m definitely going to be referring to this series often.

Metroknow
http://www.almostfit.com

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By: AVCr8teur

AVCr8teur — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:11:23 +0000

I've never used a gray card before, but thanks for doing the experiment and showing us the differences. Also, thanks for commenting on my blog. AVCr8teur's last blog post..More Zoo Animals

By: PekoPeko

PekoPeko — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:48:59 +0000

Oh, I am trying to get my foodie photography much improved, this is a great help! Thank you! PekoPeko's last blog post..Wagashi: Ryuen Rakuseki and Maccha Rakuseki

By: Margaret

Margaret — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:00:37 +0000

What a great mini tutorial this is! I never messed with the white balance settings on my camera before and don't have a grey card, so will have to get one. but I've bookmarked this page and will refer back to it! Thanks! Margaret Margaret's last blog post..Entrecard Pyramid Scheme

By: joy

joy — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:57:58 +0000

Arnold — I took a 6 – week photography course before and it was taught by the president of the Canadian photographer’s association. She taught us the basics and gave us constructive criticism of our work. The whole course was a great introduction to photography and it gave me a good foundation. We used manual SLR camera with slide film. I’m glad to have learned the basics at least.

Angelika — Go for it and see if you notice a difference in your photos. :)