Lady Liberty at Sunset – New York, NY – Fujifilm X-T5 – Atlantic Sunrise
This new Fujifilm Recipe comes courtesy of Dan Allen, who has allowed me to publish a few of his other Recipe creations on Fuji X Weekly, including Kodak T-Max 100 Hard Tone and Kodak T-Max 100 Soft Tone. My favorite Provia-based Recipe, Provia Positive, is a variant of one that Dan made. This new one, called Atlantic Sunrise, is specifically for golden hour photography, intended to convey the vibrant colors of sunrises and sunsets, yet remaining true-to-life, producing realistic photos that don’t seem overdone.
While made for sunrises and sunsets, the Atlantic Sunrise Recipe is actually pretty good for anytime the sun is out, and can also be used for blue hour and nighttime photos sometimes. It wouldn’t be my top choice for portraits, but it’s great for landscapes, cityscapes, and things like that. Of course, where it is best utilized is during the warm natural light of golden hour.
An important note is that Dan recommends adjusting the White Balance Shift to +5 Red & -1 Blue for the pinks of pre-sunrise and post-sunset skies. All of the example photos in this article are with the standard +4 Red & -2 Blue WB Shift, but you may want to make the adjustment in the field when the sky is more pink than red. Also, for sunrise/sunset images, you’ll likely be using a minus Exposure Compensation, and for daylight images, you might be using a plus Exposure Comp. This Recipe is compatible with all fourth and fifth generation Fujifilm cameras, specifically the X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, X-T30 II, X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, X-T30 III, GFX100S, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF. For the X-T3 and X-T30, if you ignore Color Chrome FX Blue, you will get very similar (but not quite identical) results, something that Dan has done on his X-T3, and he was happy with the results. Thanks, Dan, for creating and sharing this Recipe!
Film Simulation: Provia Grain Effect: Off Color Chrome Effect: Strong Color Chrome FX Blue: Weak White Balance: Daylight, +4 Red & -2 Blue Dynamic Range: DR400 Highlight: -1 Shadow: -1 Color: +2 Sharpness: +1 High ISO NR: -4 Clarity: 0 ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400 Exposure Compensation: -2 to +2/3 (typically)
Example photographs by Dan Allen, all camera-made JPEGs using this Provia Sunrise Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X-T5 & X100VI:
Fujifilm X100VI – Photo by Dan Allen
Fujifilm X-T5 – Photo by Dan Allen
Fujifilm X-T5 – Photo by Dan Allen
Fujifilm X-T5 – Photo by Dan Allen
Fujifilm X100VI – Photo by Dan Allen
Fujifilm X-T5 – Photo by Dan Allen
Fujifilm X-T5 – Photo by Dan Allen
Fujifilm X-T5 – Photo by Dan Allen
Example photographs by Ritchie Roesch, all camera-made JPEGs using this Provia Sunrise Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X-E5:
Vines on a Windmill – Afton, OK – Fujifilm X-E5
Big A, Texaco Giant – Galena, KS – Fujifilm X-E5
266 Gas – Galena, KS – Fujifilm X-E5
Abandoned Car & Motorcycle – Miller, MO – Fujifilm X-E5
Abandoned Gable – Lincoln, IL – Fujifilm X-E5
Hilton – St Louis, MO – Fujifilm X-E5
The Tropics Dining Room – Lincoln, IL – Fujifilm X-E5
Moon at Sunset – Springfield, MO – Fujifilm X-E5
Park Central Fountain – Springfield, MO – Fujifilm X-E5
History Museum – Springfield, MO – Fujifilm X-E5
Andy’s – Springfield, MO – Fujifilm X-E5
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Mercedes-Benz at Abandoned Motel – Santa Rosa, NM – Fujifilm X-T5 – Provia Positive
Provia, which is found on every X and GFX camera, is Fujifilm’s standard Film Simulation. Each camera is default set to Provia out of the factory. It is named after Fujichrome Provia slide film, but it wasn’t actually intended to mimic that emulsion. Instead, Fujifilm designed Provia to produce pleasing colors, especially to those who come from a digital photography background (which is perhaps why those who learned photography on film don’t tend to appreciate it quite as much). “Feels like you are seeing reality” is how Fujifilm described it, which is to say that it’s relatively true-to-life. Fujifilm has also said that the Provia Film Simulation produces “vivid memories that will never fade.” While it is a good option for a wide variety of subjects and situations, Provia isn’t my personal favorite, but that doesn’t mean it should be overlooked. In fact, the Provia Positive Recipe has quickly become one of my favorites, and it’s been in a few of my camera’s C1-C7 Custom Setting presets for several months now. In my recent article, 3 Must-Try Fujifilm Recipes, I included Provia Positive, a testament to just how much I like that Recipe.
If you are not sure which Provia-based Recipes to try on your Fujifilm camera, I’ve got a few suggestions. There’s not a Recipe in this list for every model, but there’s an option for most here. I like each of these five, and can happily recommend them to you. So if you are looking for a good Provia Recipe, the Recipes below are one that you should try today!
Boat Captain in Red – Copenhagen, Denmark – Fujifilm X-E5 – Provia Positive
Provia Positive is one of my newer Fujifilm Recipes, published in May of this year. It was a collab between myself and Dan Allen. It’s colorful and highly versatile, and my personal favorite Provia-based Recipe. Use it anytime of the day or night. It’s great for most subjects and situations, especially travel photography. This Recipe is compatible with all fifth-generation cameras (X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, X-T30 III, GFX100 II, GFX100S II & GFX100RF), and many fourth-generation models (X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, X-T30 II & GFX100S).
Spring Wildflowers & Dead Wood – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-Pro2 – Provia Slide
Provia Slide is a Recipe for X-Trans III cameras (X-Pro2, X100F, X-T2, X-T20, X-X3 & X-H1), plus the X-T3 and X-T30 (by setting Color Chrome Effect to Off). It was my favorite Provia Recipe until May—it’s just really lovely.
Hit – South Weber, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 – Fujichrome Sensia
The Fujichrome Sensia Recipe is an oldie but a goodie. Intended for the Fujifilm X-T3 and X-T30, plus X-Trans III cameras, it’s great for sunny daylight and especially sunset photography.
Clearing Clouds Over Winter Ridge – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro3 – Standard Provia
Intended to be a better look than default Provia, the Standard Provia Recipe is compatible with X-Trans IV (except the X-T3/X-T30) and X-Trans V cameras.
Golden CVS – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-S20 – Provia Summer – Photo by Jon Roesch
The Provia Summer Recipe produces a warm summer-like look, and works best in sunny daylight situations. This Recipe is compatible with the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, X-T30 II, X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, X-T30 III, GFX100S, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF.
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I got back from Fujikina NYC yesterday. Apparently, it was the most-attended Fujifilm-specific event ever in the world! I got to meet a lot of you, and shake a lot of hands. I had some great conversations with many different photographers. One specific conversation was with Dan Bailey, who I’ve talked with before but never met in-person until a few days ago. He gave me a suggestion that I thought was great, and I want to share it with you right away.
You see, when people are new to Fujifilm cameras and Film Simulation Recipes, it’s difficult to know where to begin. There are over 400 Recipes on the Fuji X Weekly website and in the App, and figuring out which ones to use first can be overwhelming. Dan suggested that people should start with just three. Finding and programming seven Recipes can be a lot; however, a list of only three Recipes is a lot easier for the newcomer, and a great way to get your feet wet. After that, if you want to try others, you can add one or two (or up to four) more if you’d like.
White Bridge Across Pond – Charleston, SC – Fujifilm X-E4 – Pacific Blues
Dan’s idea is that there could be many different groups of three Recipes, with various styles or use-cases in mind. Maybe one could be for a 1970’s aesthetic. Perhaps another is for portrait photographers. Another could be for your summer vacation. The potential ideas are endless! I hope to make many of these lists, and organize them somewhere for easy access (I haven’t figured that part out yet). Thanks, Dan, for the wonderful suggestion!
This is the first set of three Recipes. If you are new to this whole Fujifilm Recipe thing and don’t know where to begin, the three below are a great starting point. Before we get to them, though, let me give you a brief guide on how to add them to your camera. You have to know how to program them before you can use them.
It’s not difficult to add Recipes to your Fujifilm camera, but it can be intimidating the first time or two. Pretty soon you’ll be comfortable with it, and adding them will seem easy. The slide above shows the quick steps. While in shooting mode (not playback), press Menu/OK, which opens the main menu. In the IQ set at the top, find and select Edit/Save Custom Setting—it’s usually on the third page. That will bring you to the screen seen in the picture above. Select one of the C1-C7 slots that you want to program the Recipe into, and enter the Recipe parameters (like Film Simulation, White Balance, Color, Highlight, etc., etc.). Save the Recipe, and don’t forget to give it a custom name so that you remember which one it is. There is a little variation between the models and generations, so your camera might look a little different.
The easier way is to send Recipes straight from the Fuji X Weekly App to your camera using the new App-to-Camera Recipe Transfer feature. Be sure to click the link in the last sentence for a how-to guide and to learn more about it. This feature makes the process really quick and simple. You can easily locate the three Recipes below in the App by using the search tool.
Now, to the Fujifilm Recipes! If you have a fifth-generation camera or a fourth-generation model (except the X-T3 and X-T30), these are must-try Recipes for those unsure which ones to use. Specifically, if you have a Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, X-T30 II, X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, X-T30 III, GFX100S, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, or GFX100RF, this set is for you!
For this specific list, I wanted one Recipe that’s colorful and versatile, one that is more stylistic and color-negative-like, and one for black-and-white photography. I also wanted it to be compatible with the largest number of cameras. Some future lists might be for smaller groups of models, but for this first one I wanted to maximize compatibility. Without any further delay, here are three must-try Fujifilm Recipes:
Mercedes-Benz at Abandoned Motel – Santa Rosa, NM – Fujifilm X-T5 – Provia Positive
Provia Positive is one of my newer Fujifilm Recipes, published in May of this year. It was a collab between myself and Dan Allen. It’s colorful and highly versatile, and my personal favorite Provia-based Recipe. Use it anytime of the day or night. It’s great for most subjects and situations, especially travel photography. Provia Positive has a vaguely slide film look. It’s a great option for the C1 slot in your Custom Setting presets. I’ve been using this Recipe a lot lately.
Reflected Arch at Sunset – St. Louis, MO – Fujifilm X-E5 – Pacific Blues
Pacific Blues is bold yet classic. It’s intended for a sunny summer day at the beach, but it works in a variety of situations, including fog. While not modeled after a specific film, it unquestionably has a negative film like aesthetic. It’s one of my all-time favorite Recipes. There’s a version for fourth-generation models, and a version for fifth-generation cameras—make sure you pick the correct version for your camera.
Our Lady of Lourdes – Santa Fe, NM – Fujifilm X-T5 – Kodak Tri-X 400
In my opinion, there’s not a better B&W Recipe than Kodak Tri-X 400. If you love monochromatic images, this is a must-try. Created by Anders Lindborg, it’s a true honor to have it available to you on Fuji X Weekly. This is probably my top favorite Recipe for Fujifilm cameras.
This set of three offers a good introduction to the world of Fuji X Weekly Recipes. If you are new to all this and aren’t sure where to begin, give these a try. You might love them all and keep them in your camera, or you might only appreciate one or two—that’s ok, with over 400 to choose from, there’s bound to be a few that match your style.
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Someone told me, “When I want a Recipe for a certain look, I just ask AI to make it for me.” I’ve heard a similar sentiment a few times. In fact, there are a couple of website and apps that will do it for you. Just upload a picture, and AI will create a Recipe that supposedly matches the picture. ChatGPT and other AI programs can do it, too. But is it any good?
It’s an easy test, actually. Use a photo that was made using a Recipe, and see if it comes up with the same or similar settings. If not, then it doesn’t do a good job. Test it again using a photo made using that same Recipe, and see if it gives you the same or similar settings as the first time. If it doesn’t, then it’s inconsistent and can’t be trusted. In order for AI to be a useful tool for this, it needs to be both accurate and consistent; if neither are true, it’s not a good tool.
If you upload a photo to AI and ask it to create a Fujifilm Recipe, you hope that it’s going to produce reasonably similar results to the photo you uploaded. If not, then what’s the point? You might as well just use random settings, or let darts or dice determine what to program into your camera. Someone once told me that AI is better than a complete novice, but not as good as an expert. I think there’s a lot of truth to that, but when it comes to creating Recipes, AI might actually be worse than the novice.
For example, I uploaded the image at the top, Bike Bags, which was made using my Provia Positive Recipe, and asked ChatGPT to make a Recipe from that photo. You can see my chat with AI below:
I noticed two things immediately. First, it has a lot of similarities to Reggie’s Portra. Certainly not 100% (and for sure it’s not as good), but there some obvious parallels. Second, it says to use base ISO 160 and also DR200; since the Dynamic Range settings are ISO dependent, you can’t use DR200 at ISO 160. A minor grievance, but it illustrates that AI isn’t fully versed in Fujifilm settings. This is how Provia Positive compares to AI’s “Nordic Harbor” (a.k.a. Reggie’s Portra tweak):
Provia Positive Recipe
ChatGPT’s “Nordic Harbor” Recipe
The results are pretty divergent. You might like the AI version (it’s basically Reggie’s Portra with a slight green cast), but you can’t say that it’s a good facsimile of the Recipe it’s suppose to look like. Using the same account, I started a new chat and asked ChatGPT again to make a Recipe using the same photo, but I worded the question slightly different. It basically gave the same Recipe but with four changes: Reala Ace instead of Classic Chrome, Color 0 instead of +1, Shadow -2 instead of -1, and WB Shift +1 Red & -3 Blue instead of -2 Red & -4 Blue. Let’s take a look:
Provia Positive Recipe
ChatGPT’s Reala Ace version of its “Nordic Harbor” Recipe
After this, I used a separate ChatGPT account and repeated step one precisely, and got even different results (this time it suggested Velvia). I then tried using different photos made with the same Provia Positive Recipe, and each time it gave me a different Recipe, and none were very close to my Recipe. Between the two accounts, I asked ChatGPT to make a Recipe based on a Provia Positive photo a total of 10 times. Even if it had given an accurate result once (which it didn’t), how could you trust it with divergent suggestions each time? How could you ever know which one would be most correct?
Provia Positive Recipe
ChatGPT’s third attempt, this time with Velvia
I then tried other AI programs and apps, and repeated the test. Interestingly enough, on my first attempt with Claude, it gave a Reggie’s Portra like Recipe (just like ChatGPT), but with an even stronger green cast than ChatGPT’s iteration. Gemini also chose Classic Chrome on the first attempt, but played it safe and didn’t venture very far from factory-defaults. After 10 tries with these other AI apps and programs, plus the 10 I did with ChatGPT, I had a total of 20 results. Three things shocked me. First, Classic Chrome was chosen nine times, far more than any other film simulations. I assume this is because Classic Chrome is by far the most popular film sim for those who use Recipes, and that’s influencing AI’s answers. Second, Provia wasn’t picked even once. Not one time did AI choose the correct film simulation—not Provia, the “standard” option. Even on the programs specifically intended for making Fujifilm Recipes from photos, it got it wrong. If I had picked at complete random, most likely I would have chosen Provia at least one time (there are 20 film sims, and I made 20 attempts, but nine of them are monochromatic and not color). Third, one time Acros was given for the film simulation. One of the AI’s thought that Acros—a B&W film simulation—was the most correct! Wow.
This article is already way too long, so let me wrap this up. Yes, AI can make a Recipe that is based on a photo that you upload to it. Anytime you ask AI to do something, it will give you an answer. But is that answer any good? When it comes to Fujifilm Recipes, probably not. First, as you can see above, AI couldn’t figure it out. It also gave a different answer each time, and sometimes very nonsensical ones. Both the inaccuracies and inconsistencies are major red flags, and demonstrate that it’s not a trustworthy source for this particular task. It’ll probably get there someday, but it’s not there today. This is a very easy test, one that you can do yourself. If you ever wonder if any AI program or app can make a Recipe that matches the aesthetic of a picture that you upload to it, simply use an image that you already know the parameters of; if it can’t match it—or at least be in the general ballpark of it—then it’s not a good resource. You might actually be better off throwing darts, rolling dice, or picking the settings out of a hat at random.
About a month-and-a-half ago, Dan Allen sent a Recipe for me to try. It was based on Provia and was specifically intended for spring blossoms, so he called it Spring Provia. When I had the opportunity, I loaded it into my camera and tried it out. I didn’t get to use it a lot, but I did like the results. Fast forward to Fujikina Copenhagen. There was a Magnum exhibit that had a light table wall with hundreds of color transparencies displayed. It was really cool! I noticed one group of slides—I couldn’t tell you who the photographer was or what film was used or any technical information—that was reminiscent of Dan’s Recipe. I found the images I had made using his Recipe on the SD card in my X-E5, and reprocessed them in-camera to better match the slides. While I don’t think I got it completely perfect, I was very happy with the results. Then I continued to use the Recipe—a variant of Dan’s Recipe—while in Copenhagen.
My modified version, which I’ve called Provia Positive, is highly versatile. It’s hands-down my favorite Provia Recipe of all-time. As many of you may know, Provia is not my favorite Film Simulation, and I don’t personally use it often. This Recipe gave me a new appreciation for it, and is one I could see myself using regularly. It’s highly versatile, great for most subjects and situations. While portraits are probably hit-or-miss, it’s excellent for landscapes, still-life, street photography, etc., etc..
For Dan’s original Recipe—Spring Provia—use Provia, DR400, Grain Effect Off, Color Chrome Effect Strong, Color Chrome FX Blue Off, White Balance Daylight, WB Shift +1 Red & -1 Blue, Highlight -1, Shadow +1, Color +3, Sharpness 0, High ISO NR -4, and Clarity 0. I invite you to try Dan’s Recipe, it’s pretty good. My variant adds Grain (because grain was visible in the slides, and I like it personally), Color Chrome FX Blue Strong (to mimic the blue sky in some of the slides, perhaps the photographer used a polarizer filter), Auto White Priority (some of the pictures in the group were in different light situations, and Daylight didn’t match those), WB Shift +2 Red & -3 Blue (I went back-and-forth between +1 and +2 Red… +1.5 Red would have probably been most appropriate if it was possible, so I settled on +2), Color +4, Sharpness -1, and Clarity +2. I made quite a few small changes, but the core idea of Dan’s Recipe remains, so I want to give him credit for the original concept.
Studio Ghibli Scene – Copenhagen, Denmark – Fujifilm X-E5 – Provia Positive Recipe
This Provia Positive Fujifilm Recipe is compatible with “newer” fourth-generation models—X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II—as well as all fifth-generation cameras—X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, and X-T30 III—and “newer” GFX models, like the GFX100S, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF. For the X-Pro3 and X100V, simply use Auto WB instead of Auto White Priority (outside of artificial light scenarios, it will look the same). For the X-T3 and X-T30, try Dan’s Spring Provia Recipe, which is compatible with those cameras.
Film Simulation: Provia/STD Grain Effect: Strong, Small Color Chrome Effect: Strong Color Chrome FX Blue: Strong White Balance: Auto White Priority, +2 Red & -3 Blue Dynamic Range: DR400 Highlight: -1 Shadow: +1 Color: +4 Sharpness: -1 High ISO NR: -4 Clarity: +2 ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400 Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +1 (typically)
Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this Provia Positive Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X-E5, X-T5, and GFX100RF:
M/S Garde – Copenhagen, Denmark – Fujifilm X-E5
Yellow Bike, Yellow Wall – Copenhagen, Denmark – Fujifilm GFX100RF
Front Bike Tire – Copenhagen, Denmark – Fujifilm X-T5
Sunset From Lille Langebro – Copenhagen, Denmark – Fujifilm GFX100RF
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This Provia Summer Film Simulation Recipe kicks off a new series. Each Recipe in this series will use a different film simulation, beginning with Provia and ending with Sepia. None of them will be modeled after any specific emulsions, but more simply will be aesthetics that I like, that I want to create photographs with. Even though they won’t be mimicking specific films, I do intend for them to have an analog vibe. My goal is to publish a new Recipe in this series every three or four weeks. Lastly, they will each begin as an App Patron Early-Access Recipe.
I never wanted the Early-Access Recipes to be unavailable to non-subscribers for so long. Some have been 18 months or longer, most over a year. My initial idea was that they would be Patron-only for about six months or so, and then be made available to everyone; however, I’ve only reached that goal a few times. This series of Recipes will hopefully clear out the backlog, and the Recipes that some of you have long been waiting for will be available soon.
Golden CVS – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-S20 – Provia Summer – Photo by Jonathan Roesch
Provia Summer is in a similar neighborhood as Bright Summer, Bright Kodak, Eterna Summer, Summer of ’59, 1970’s Summer, and I’m sure a few others. Obviously it’s not exactly like any of them, as it has its own unique aesthetic. This Recipe is warm and colorful, producing images that have a summer-like feel. It’s not the most ideal option for artificial light indoors or nighttime photography, but in the right situations it can be alright for that; for best results, use on a sunny day.
This is an App Patron Early-Access Recipe. If you are a Fuji X Weekly App Patron, you have access to it right now. If not, no worries, as it will eventually be made available to everyone, once it is replaced by a new Early-Access Recipe. With the exception of the X-T3 and X-T30, it is compatible with all fourth and fifth-generation X-Trans cameras, which (as of this writing) are the Fujifilm X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, X-T30 II, X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, and X-M5. It can also be used on the newer GFX models, and I’ve included a few examples of that at that bottom.
Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this Provia Summer Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X-E4 and X-S20:
Vibrant Bougainvillea – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Dying Frond – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Sunlit Window – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Golden Arch – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Bright Bougainvillea – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Palm Grove – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Tower Window – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-S20 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch
Duel Window View – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Welcome to Wellness – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Water Drops – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-S20 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch
Faux Beauty – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Dusk Steeple – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Electric Open – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-S20 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch
Red Tree Trunk – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4
Yellow Fountain – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-S20 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch
Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this Provia Summer Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm GFX100S II:
Bougainvillea Trestle – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm GFX100S II
Broken Palm Bark – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm GFX100S II
Jonathan in the Desert – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm GFX100S II
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If you’re new to Fujifilm—or not new to Fujifilm but fairly new to Film Simulation Recipes, or just curious about your camera—and you’d like to take a deeper dive into the various Film Simulations, Fujifilm X-Photographer Nathalie Boucry has an excellent series on her blog called Colour Your Story that you need to check out and follow.
The way that this series works is that each Film Simulation gets two parts: an introduction and a deeper dive. The introduction article explains what that particular Film Simulation is and what it is good for. The sample pictures are with that film sim set with the default factory settings. The followup article, entitled Let’s take [it] to Another Level (or a similar sentiment), discusses some Recipes that use that film sim as the base. So far, Nathalie has two Film Simulations in the series complete: Provia and Velvia.
Definitely take a moment out of your day and read up on those four posts. The series is worth following—get on her mailing list (at the bottom of each article) so that you don’t miss out on the future installments. I’m looking forward to all of the rest—there are 20 film sims, so Nathalie undoubtably has her work cut out! A series like this takes a ton of effort to put together, so, if you appreciate it, be sure to leave her a comment on her page letting her know.
