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    Why does the skin turn ORANGE in color???

    Hi Guys,

    this problem has been bugging me for a while and I can't seem to figure it out.

    whenever i take pictures on a bright day and I use a flash for fill the subject's skin always seem to turn orange like this:Click image for larger version. 

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    shot seetings were ISO 50, whitebalance was set to 5200K.

    After post process here is what I get:
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    I adjusted only the WB to a setting of around 4400K during post to get second image.

    I could easily correct it during post, but is there a certain technique wherein I can take these photos without my people turning orange..???

    thanks for looking!!!

    james
    Last edited by jks_photo; 12-09-2011 at 08:15 AM.

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