I am new to checking undertones without an appointment but my results change more than I expected. Beside a bright window my face reads almost neutral while warm indoor bulbs make it look noticeably golden. The camera appears to correct color on its own even when I keep the same position and background. I tested with no makeup and a neutral top so clothing should not be adding much reflected color. I am comparing the photos with a simple skin undertone test camera rather than trusting one image. Would it be better to lock exposure and white balance before taking a short series of photos? I am able to add both white and neutral-gray references if that makes the comparison more useful. For those who have done this successfully, which lighting conditions were consistent, and which clues did you ignore? I am mainly looking for a method that produces the same answer twice before I start choosing hair or clothing colors from the result.
I am new to checking undertones without an appointment but my results change more than I expected. Beside a bright window my face reads almost neutral while warm indoor bulbs make it look noticeably golden. The camera appears to correct color on its own even when I keep the same position and background. I tested with no makeup and a neutral top so clothing should not be adding much reflected color. I am comparing the photos with a simple skin undertone test camera rather than trusting one image. Would it be better to lock exposure and white balance before taking a short series of photos? I am able to add both white and neutral-gray references if that makes the comparison more useful. For those who have done this successfully, which lighting conditions were consistent, and which clues did you ignore? I am mainly looking for a method that produces the same answer twice before I start choosing hair or clothing colors from the result.