Color temperature is an important idea in photography that beginners often miss.

So, what is it?

Color temperature talks about how warm or cool the light is in your photos.

It's measured in Kelvins (K).

• If the number is low, like 2000K, the light feels warm and gives off cozy, golden looks.
• If the number is high, like 6000K, the light feels cool and has blue tones, much like daylight.

Understanding color temperature helps you with white balance. This is how your camera figures out what colors should look like under different types of light.

For example, if you take photos indoors with regular light bulbs, your pictures might turn out yellow. But if you change your camera’s white balance to match that light, your pictures will look more natural and true to life!

Here are some common light sources and their usual color temperatures:

• Candlelight: About 1800K (warm)
• Regular light bulb: About 3200K (warm)
• Fluorescent light: About 4000K (cool)
• Daylight: Between 5500K to 6500K (neutral)

Getting the color temperature right can really improve your photos. It can change the mood and make everything clearer.

So, next time you take pictures, pay attention to the lighting. Just a small change can make a big difference!