First example (pic 25):
We use CFLs wherever we can in the house. I've found the CFLs in our kitchen give off an ugly weird green-yellow light when photographed. No amount of playing with the white balance is helping correct the weird tint without screwing up other parts of the picture. Even B&W looks "off." It doesn't help that our awesome teflon-coated stain resistant table cloth is red, orange, and yellow striped!
Then I thought I would run with the crazy green-yellow tint and edit it to look all 70s-ish. Let's just say the subject was less than cooperative. And I'm not a big fan of this look (day 26):
From all of this, I learned my lesson. Natural light in our house is best, and we don't have a lot of it. During work days, that leaves before and after school to take pictures. Before school, I simply can not add anything to the morning scramble without wanting to poke myself in the eye. After work, we're just now starting to get a little bit of daylight. So hopefully soon I'll be taking the boys outside to capture some elusive shots.
In the meantime, occasionally I will get a couple of quick snaps in during a slow part of our morning scramble. Maybe. (day 27)
9 comments:
I am having the same issue! I'm glad it's not just me with indoor lighting. I did figure out how to adjust the intensity of the flash, so that has helped some. But still, pictures during the week days are a tall order.
Yikes, the coloring in that second picture is rather unpleasant, isn't it. When you compare it with the third picture it just makes it look even worse. Thank goodness the days are getting longer.
I've been trying to find decent CFL's for lighting. I'm very sensitive not only to amount of light, but also the color of it. There are some "warm" light CFLs out there, and they do provide a nicer tone of light. I can't for the life of me remember which ones they are. I'll try and remember to check at home and let you know which ones they are.
Love the bedhead in the last one! So cute!
Yeah, I don't have anything else to add, I don't know crap about photography!
I LOVE that morning picture. Too perfect.
But I know what you mean about getting good light, especially indoors. Bleh.
I agree. Natural light is the best light and even better if its early morning or late afternoon!
Love the last one. It looks like nate is trying to decide which cup of coffee he should drink first. :) The light will come! Soon!
I actually like the second pic. I like the retro-ness.
Love the last photo. I am laughing at the Calvin and Hobbes post too. I'm guessing it will be more fun to confuse them when they are older. :)
I'm so impressed with everyone who is doing the Project 365! What great memories you are capturing for your family. We have a pretty basic point and shoot, and not great lighting in most of our house. I think the lack of quality shots is what keeps me from taking pictures regularly.
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