I only spotted the pattern while choosing a profile picture for work. Cooler shirts photographed well, whereas warm tan shades looked surprisingly harsh. My hallway mirror showed little change, although window light revealed a clear difference. A formal work session is approaching, which makes the uncertainty more annoying. My budget covers one shirt and perhaps a scarf, not a complete wardrobe replacement. My first check used familiar shirts, indirect light, and an uncoated white card. For consistency, I skipped makeup and used the same manual exposure setting. That small routine suggested a cool or neutral direction, and I used this undertone test page to organize the possibilities. This is only a working theory, and I expect real fabrics to matter more. Next I will borrow fabric swatches in navy, berry, grey, and gentle white. The labels interest me less than finding two colors that behave predictably. Would you recommend a basic window-light test before I choose the new shirt? I am curious whether anyone confirmed the pattern with more than one camera. |