Gear: Calibrite Display Plus HL Colorimeter

Studio just got this in to get perfect color on the new XRD screens now on the market. Using a calibrated monitor in headshot photography offers several valuable benefits:

Accurate Color Representation: A calibrated monitor ensures that the colors displayed on the screen match the true colors captured by the camera. This accuracy is crucial for headshot photography, as it allows you to represent skin tones, clothing colors, and other details accurately. It ensures that the final images reflect the intended colors and maintain consistency across different viewing devices.

Consistency in Editing: With a calibrated monitor, you can trust that the colors and tones you see on the screen are consistent and reliable. This consistency is essential when editing headshot photos, as it helps maintain uniformity throughout the editing process. You can make informed adjustments to exposure, white balance, and color grading, knowing that the changes will be accurately represented in the final output.

Improved Workflow Efficiency: Calibrated monitors reduce the need for guesswork and trial-and-error adjustments during the editing process. When you can rely on the accuracy of your monitor, you can make quicker decisions regarding exposure, color balance, and overall image adjustments. This streamlined workflow saves time and allows you to focus more on the creative aspects of your headshot photography.

Reliable Client Communication: When working with clients in headshot photography, using a calibrated monitor ensures that you present images that accurately represent your work. You can confidently showcase the colors, tones, and details of the headshots, knowing that they match your vision and the final output. This level of accuracy enhances client satisfaction and trust in your professional abilities.

Consistency across Devices: A calibrated monitor helps maintain consistency in color representation across different devices. By ensuring that the colors you see on your monitor are accurate, you can have confidence that your headshot photos will look consistent and appealing across various screens, including laptops, smartphones, and printers. This consistency is particularly important if your headshot photography is intended for online portfolios or print publications.

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I received my Display Plus on June 30, 2023 and can’t comment on my experience with it fully as yet. I had some initial issues with the software but found that they had shipped my unit a bit too early and the software wasn’t quite ready. Once I had the correct software, the device appears to work quite well. The new Calibrite Profiler software is very easy to use and I appreciate the assistance the company gave me even on the holiday weekend.