BetterPhoto Q&A
Category: New Answers

Photography Question 

Laura Roth
 

Ambient Light Indoors


I was just recently taking some personal candid pictures at my friend's wedding reception. I almost NEVER us flash when shooting because I prefer the warm yellowy tones that one gets with indoor lighting. Oddly enough, whatever lighting was used in the reception hall, though it seemed like normal incandescent, made the pictures come out completely RED! Does anyone know what kind of lights will result in fire-red hues? I'd love to know for future. Thanks.

(the purveyor of bizarre photo questions)


To love this question, log in above
0
March 17, 2005

 

Mark Feldstein
  A #25 red filter used with color film will do that. Or, a bad color negative printer.
Mark


To love this comment, log in above
0
March 19, 2005

 

Laura Roth
  Mark, it was definitely the lights... I did not use a red filter, though I may keep that in mind for recreating it. Thanks for the idea.


To love this comment, log in above
0
March 21, 2005

 
Log in to respond or ask your own question.