For a more in-depth look at color space, check out my article “Color Space and Your Photography” from the June 2014 issue of Shutter.įrom capture, this image had a native color space, meaning it hadn’t been converted yet. Like I said earlier, start by figuring out where you want to print.
This is the most widely accepted color gamut, and it’s all about output. Aren’t they all supposed to be in sRGB? What’s the big deal? SRGB refers to the color space. This term refers to the collaboration between your camera, monitor and printer. It’s fast and user-friendly.Ĭolor management can be daunting. If you are looking for an entry-level system, check out the X-Rite ColorMunki Photo device. These devices can lessen the gap between what is on screen versus what is printed. If you are venturing in this direction, do some research on color spectrometers. If you are printing yourself, look into a calibration system for your monitor and printer. No need to waste time and energy creating settings out of thin air if your lab has them posted on its website.Ĭalibrate your monitor at the very least-this is vital. First, you need to refer to your lab or personal printer settings. There are a few things to consider when making prints. Even better, Lightroom CC offers user-friendly soft-proofing capabilities that are a great first step to closing that variation between viewing on monitor and holding the print. If this is all new to you and your kneejerk reaction is to click Print and hope for the best, soft-proofing is a great place to start. This process is called proofing, and it can mean all the difference in how your print looks. In a digital world, that feeling of intangibility is more obvious than ever.įrom a digital image perspective, we must consider the difference between what we see on screen and what to expect on paper. The nostalgic feeling of holding a print dates back to the time when photographs were considered precious objects.
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Launch the July issue of the magazine by logging in or signing up for a free account by clicking here. Shutter Magazine is the industry’s leading professional photography magazine.įor photographic artists, the importance of capturing and editing images can be a distant second to making a print. Want more information on this article? Get access to video content and additional supporting images. Print your Portfolio: Soft Proofing in Lightroom CC with Dustin Lucas
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