I absolutely love before and after photos!

They always showcase the incredible transformation that can be achieved with the right techniques. Here’s a before and after photograph I took using only ambient light, the before images, and I noticed some issues with the colours. The paint work near the ceiling had a color cast that was coming from outside and reflecting inside, resulting in an unpleasant effect. Additionally, the grey kitchen had a yellow cast, making the overall image appear muddy and not colour correct.

I took another photo with a different approach this time using flash. By bouncing the flash off the ceiling, I was able to saturate the room with white light, ensuring consistent colours throughout the image. The grey tones were beautifully corrected, and the color cast from the paintwork was now illuminated, offering a much more visually appealing result.

I know some might wonder why I choose to use flash in situations like this. It's simply because using flash helps me correct colours and bring an evenness to the rooms. I've found that other techniques like HDR, which rely on available light, or even the use of those fancy new cameras that produce floor plans, etc., couldn't quite achieve the same results without the use of flash.

I must say, the difference between the two images can be seen. It's amazing what a difference lighting can make in capturing the true essence and colours of a space.

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