White balance is one of the most important functions that make the colors in your photos as accurate as possible. As the term indicates, it primarily ensures that white objects appear truly white and free of any color cast. There are many tried and tested approaches to achieving the right white balance. But in the video above, UK-based Sean Tucker invites us to take a look at his “slightly odd” approach to the technique to better understand how it works.

He starts by sharing a story about why his white balance approach — his cameras are always set at 5500K — is most likely odd for most photographers. Then, he gives a brief explanation of how white balance works, and what you’re essentially telling your camera based on the setting you choose. Finally, he discusses why he prefers to keep his camera set at daylight white balance (save for a few exceptions).

Ultimately, however, you can always adjust this setting later in post. For Tucker, the key is to make the colors as close to how you saw the scene when you took the photo.

What do you think of this “unusual” approach to this setting? Share your thoughts or even suggestions in the comments below — let’s have a discussion!