Ever snapped a sunset pic and your friends look like carrots? Or shot indoors, and the whole room turns Smurf-blue? That’s white balance playing tricks. What it is: White balance is your camera’s guiding star. It whispers, “In this light, white is pure as snow.” Once it deciphers the light, every color- sun-kissed skin, azure sky, glorious birthday cake- falls into a vibrant harmony. Why it matters: Get it right, and photos look clean and real. Get it wrong and you’ll spend extra time editing orange faces or blue snow. What Is White Balance? White balance helps your camera see