I realize this is just a Moose thing because the rest of the world just does it in post, but I am very conscious of the White Balance (WB) when I’m shooting. This is for the simple fact that when I look at my images back in the computer, I don’t want to try to remember what the light was like. I want to know from my images. And when it comes to critters, this is very important to me. So this is what I do. I always take a frame when I go out with all the settings I think should be dialed in and then I chimp. I then look at the LCD to make sure all is working as it should (ever shot a HDR and forgot to turn off bracketing?). This includes WB especially when shooting in light that is not 5500k. The above image was shot in Auto WB and while it was close to what I was seeing, it wasn’t right on. All I did to get the shot below was to dial in A6. This raised the WB from 4400k to 5000k and that little but brought the warmth back to the frame. It’s just another little piece of that craftsmanship puzzle I use everyday.
