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13 August 2026 · Fujifilm Recipes
Cloudy weather does not automatically mean bad photography weather. In some situations, I actually prefer it. The light becomes softer, harsh shadows disappear and streets, landscapes and people can take on a completely different mood. But I don’t use one Fujifilm recipe for every cloudy day. My choice depends mainly on whether I want to […]
12 August 2026 · Fujifilm Recipes
Cinematic Gold is not a recipe I only use in one season. I use it throughout the year, but it has also become my main colour recipe during winter. In fact, when photographing in winter, Cinematic Gold is the recipe I have used most consistently. I like the combination of warmer tones, faded contrast, and […]
10 August 2026 · Fujifilm Recipes
Autumn is one of my favourite seasons for using Fujifilm recipes. The colours already do most of the work for you. Brown leaves, warmer light, darker forests, wooden buildings and changing weather all suit the kind of slightly faded film look I usually want from my Fujifilm cameras. But I don’t use the same recipe […]
20 July 2026 · Fujifilm Recipes
Fujifilm recipes are not automatically compatible with every Fujifilm camera. Two models may both use an X-Trans sensor but still offer different film simulations, JPEG settings, or ways to save white-balance shifts. You may be able to enter most of a recipe while missing one crucial option—or copy every setting and still get a slightly […]
18 July 2026 · Fujifilm Recipes
On my solo trip in Switzerland, I mostly used three Fujifilm recipes: Mountain Reality, Cinematic Gold and Cuban Negative. Each one worked for a different kind of scene. Mountain Reality was the recipe I used most for mountains, lakes, clouds and alpine villages. Cinematic Gold worked better for warm light, quiet streets and travel details. […]
24 November 2025 · Fujifilm Recipes
Fujifilm film simulation recipes are one of the biggest reasons so many photographers fall in love with the X-Series system. You pick up the camera, choose a recipe, and the JPEGs that come straight out of the camera look finished. I’m no exception. You don’t need a Lightroom preset. No endless editing. Just photography the […]
