Canon 1DX - Images With Pinkish Tones?

I've noticed the last 2 weddings I shot, my images are coming out a good bit more pinkish toned than usual (skin tones). I am shooting in AWB, but that's usual for me unless using OCF. I know this is a broad question & there are lots of variables, but since these were 2 separate venues & shooting conditions, I just wonder if anyone has expereienced this or could recommend something for me to check? Thanks.

Are you shooting raw or jpeg? If jpeg, have you changed to a different picture style, or mase any other adjustments to the in camera processing?

Canon bodies sometimes tends to go warmer or red/pinkish more often, i think it is because of lights conditions, and i think tungsten has to do with it.

You have to use custom white balance, or buy one of those colorchecker such as Passport one and take one shot frame with it then you can adjust all other shots under same light condition with one click to have proper color.

sandpiper wrote in post #17059825
Are you shooting raw or jpeg? If jpeg, have you changed to a different picture style, or mase any other adjustments to the in camera processing?

I always (always!) shoot RAW.

Tareq wrote in post #17059865
Canon bodies sometimes tends to go warmer or red/pinkish more often, i think it is because of lights conditions, and i think tungsten has to do with it.

You have to use custom white balance, or buy one of those colorchecker such as Passport one and take one shot frame with it then you can adjust all other shots under same light condition with one click to have proper color.

I tried one of those when I first started shooting 4 years ago- embarrassed to say i couldn't figure the darn thing out (it was a Passport Color checker I think). I have tried doing CWB in the past (tho not recently) & just can't find a comfortable way to work it into the hectic wedding flow!

Michelle Brooks Photography wrote in post #17059889
I always (always!) shoot RAW.

I tried one of those when I first started shooting 4 years ago- embarrassed to say i couldn't figure the darn thing out (it was a Passport Color checker I think). I have tried doing CWB in the past (tho not recently) & just can't find a comfortable way to work it into the hectic wedding flow!

Then convert to Nikon or Fuji bodies

Tareq wrote in post #17059916
Then convert to Nikon or Fuji bodies

Ah, c'mon! I use second shooters who are Nikonites, & they have their own issues at times

Michelle Brooks Photography wrote in post #17059966
Ah, c'mon! I use second shooters who are Nikonites, & they have their own issues at times

Ok, how to solve your issue then?
I didn't have this issue as yours with my 1DX, could be me lucky or you did something wrong with something in camera.

Your Gear list in sign saying your have 5D3 and 5D2, why don't you use those instead? maybe will give you better results than 1DX?

Michelle, can you post an example with EXIF intact? This would help us to nail down the problem instead of just guessing.

Michelle Brooks Photography wrote in post #17059889
I always (always!) shoot RAW.

Then if you post a link to a Raw file, we can give you some informed advice!

I'm not sure of the best free "host" for uploading Raw files is, but maybe someone can chime in!

The "Color Checker" things can be used to create a "profile" in Raw processing software, if, for example, you use Lightroom or Adobe Camera Raw (in Photoshop). However, for a "quick" approach, if you are shooting in consistent lighting, you can use a White Balance "target", either a white or gray target. You can use it to create a Custom White Balance (see your camera manual for details) or, when shooting Raw, just have the target in one of your shots then use your Raw processor to "pick" the target and adjust the White Balance accordingly.

Know, though, that color tones are, well, an "inexact science" in the sense that what may be an "accurate" rendering may not be a "pleasing" rendering.

But definitely post a Raw file that clearly shows the "issue" -- in fact, it's quite likely that the issue is not in your Raw file at all, but rather in how it's being processed, so let us know what software you are using and how you are processing your Raw files!

I will try to get a RAW file posted today once I figure out where I can do that from ( I used to use my Zenfolio but don't have that any longer).
Edit: Is it possible for me to use my Dropbox account somehow to link a RAW file to this post?

Ok I think this will work - this is a link to a Public Dropbox folder so I think anyone who wants to take a look can view this image: https://dl.dropboxuser​content.com/u/57931472​/MBP_3193.CR2

Tareq wrote in post #17060036
Your Gear list in sign saying your have 5D3 and 5D2, why don't you use those instead? maybe will give you better results than 1DX?

I sold the 5D3 to fund the 1DX. The 5D2 is now my back up camera. The 1DX has low light capabilities I just can't get with the 5D2.

I use the grey card for studio and home shoot portraits to give me a custom white balance reference. I think it is 18% grey? ( maybe 14% ) .
It works as home shoots can mean you hit unusual colours, like one house has curtains that bleed a bit of an orange tinge.

Your problem could be the changeing enviroment at a wedding. And the pace things happen in, Eg at my neices wedding I refused the job ( politically too risky if I messed up lol! )
But I did take some pics obviously, the problem I see you have is in the number of scenes , bride arriving, in church, signing the registrar book, bride walking out, all the outside shots, going away in the Rolls, the reception inside and outside.

I did ask my wife to hold the grey card , but on the 3rd time she refused saying she looked like an idiot.
So the only way it would work for you is if you have an assistant/ 2nd shooter to help you?

Michelle Brooks Photography wrote in post #17060919
I sold the 5D3 to fund the 1DX. The 5D2 is now my back up camera. The 1DX has low light capabilities I just can't get with the 5D2.

Ah k, good for you, hope you are fine with that and don't miss more mp, 1DX has another strength anyway.

Thanks for the RAW file, will look at it later