Lily Henry - A Professional Colorist’s Guide to Better Visual Storytelling

Lily Henry (@lilyhenrycolor) is a professional colorist with a background in photography and a career that spans working on projects for Marvel Studios, Bauer commercials, and even animated hits like Into the Spider-Verse . What does it take to bring a director’s vision to life through color? How do you balance technical precision with artistic creativity? And what’s the secret to making skin tones, lighting, and mood feel just right on any screen? In a world where every screen is different, how do you ensure your work looks stunning everywhere, from a calibrated studio monitor to an iPhone on public transit? Expect to Learn: How to let your footage and raw photographs guide your editing choices How to maintain consistency across a portfolio of images or set of scenes How to spot inconsistencies and approach your work with a fresh perspective Why you should always aim to be "second best" in your creative or professional circle How to reduce eye strain and improve your color perception. Sponsors: Thanks to Tamron for sponsoring this episode! Start the New Year with up to $300 off select lenses during their Winter Savings event, now through February 8, 2026. Save on lenses for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z-mount, and FUJIFILM X-mount mirrorless cameras . Explore here at Our Links: Join our subreddit where you can share stories and ask questions:

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Lily Henry - A Professional Colorist’s Guide to Better Visual Storytelling is an episode from The Photographer Mindset by Seth Macey & Aaron Mannes.

This episode is 54:08 long.

This episode was published on Feb 8, 2026.

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