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Selenium: A Fujifilm X100V Film Recipe (In-Camera JPEG + Lightroom/RAW Guide)
Black-and-white photography captures a timeless scene in Siena, styled with the Fujifilm X100V's "Selenium" recipe, echoing the rich tones of selenium-toned silver gelatin prints. Comparison of Sacré-Cœur in Paris before and after applying a "Selenium" film recipe, showcasing vibrant colors versus a classic black-and-white transformation. Comparison of the Pisa Cathedral facade: the original colored version on the left highlights the intricate marble patterns and green door,
Edward Leung
4 days ago3 min read


Petrichor: A Fujifilm X100V Film Recipe (In-Camera JPEG + Lightroom/RAW Guide)
Serene capture of Kapellbrücke and Lake Lucerne in muted tones, showcasing the misty allure of Switzerland's overcast ambiance with a unique film recipe. Fraumünster spire framed by twilight, before and after capturing a serene blue-grey dusk over Zurich's historic architecture. Lucerne's historic railway station facade, captured under flat overcast light, showcases architectural grandeur with enhanced contrast and depth after editing. Comparison of Kapellbrücke water tower i
Edward Leung
Aug 243 min read


Terracotta: A Fujifilm X100V Film Recipe (In-Camera JPEG + Lightroom/RAW Guide)
Ancient architecture in Florence bathed in midday sunlight, showcasing warm terracotta hues and quiet blues with a bleached stone effect, captured using an Astia-based Fujifilm X100V recipe and Lightroom preset. Marble facade detail in Florence showcasing geometric inlays, highlighting differences in light exposure before and after restoration work. The Colosseum, Rome — a comparison of travertine arches before and after editing, highlighting the terracotta tones under the mi
Edward Leung
Aug 193 min read


Nocturne: A Fujifilm X100V Film Recipe (In-Camera JPEG + Lightroom/RAW Guide)
"Nocturne: Capturing the Eiffel Tower's Radiant Glow with Fujifilm X100V for a Cool, Deep Night Aesthetic." A vibrant transformation of the Eiffel Tower at night is showcased in a before-and-after comparison, highlighting the enhanced contrast and color saturation in the "Nocturne" photo edit. Time-lapse photography brings out the dynamic night transformation of Arc de Triomphe in Paris, highlighting vibrant street details and architectural grandeur. A corridor in the Vatican
Edward Leung
Aug 122 min read


Copper Tide: A Fujifilm X100V Film Recipe (In-Camera JPEG + Lightroom/RAW Guide)
Porto's Douro River: Sailboats gliding under a historic bridge, framed by the city's warm copper-toned architecture and contrasting moody sky, captured with Fujifilm's Classic Negative palette on the X100V. View over Porto, Portugal, showcasing the transformative impact of the "Copper Tide" photo effect as it enhances the city's iconic red rooftops and urban landscape. People gather along the Douro River in Porto, Portugal, with the majestic backdrop of historic architecture.
Edward Leung
Aug 113 min read


Beacon: A Fujifilm X100V Film Recipe (In-Camera JPEG + Lightroom/RAW Guide)
Monument to the Discoveries stands dramatically silhouetted against a fiery sky, capturing a timeless scene in Lisbon's historic landscape. The Monument to the Discoveries in Lisbon showcases a dramatic transformation with lighting and color adjustments, enhancing the intricate details of the historic figures. Before and after image showcasing the Arch of Constantine in Rome with a dramatic lighting transformation. A striking before-and-after comparison of Belém Tower in Lisb
Edward Leung
Aug 62 min read


Foxfire: A Fujifilm X100V Film Recipe (In-Camera JPEG + Lightroom/RAW Guide)
An atmospheric transformation of a nighttime street scene in Florence, highlighting the warm glow of streetlights and the vibrant neon "Hotel" sign, achieved through a Fujifilm X100V film recipe. A striking before-and-after comparison showcases the transformation of a Porto archway scene using the "Foxfire" Fujifilm X100V film recipe, enhancing the image with rich warm tones and intensified contrast. Before and after shots of Porto Golden Alley, revealing the dramatic transfo
Edward Leung
Aug 23 min read


Kindle: A Fujifilm X100V Film Recipe (In-Camera JPEG + Lightroom/RAW Guide)
Before and after view of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II dome in Milan, showcasing a transformation with enhanced colors and lighting through the Kindle filter. Visitors walk through the arched passage of the Louvre in Paris, bathed in warm lighting, showcasing a transformation from natural light to a glowing ambiance. A vibrant transformation of Milan's Galleria arcade vault is showcased through before and after images, highlighting enhanced warmth and contrast in the icon
Edward Leung
Jul 314 min read


Vespers: A Fujifilm X100V Film Recipe (In-Camera JPEG + Lightroom/RAW Guide)
The transformation of a gilded Baroque altar in Switzerland is depicted through a stunning visual contrast, highlighting the depth and richness added in the "after" image. Gothic nave with chandelier in Switzerland, showcasing a before-and-after lighting enhancement. Comparison of Hofkirche's twin spires in Lucerne, showcasing architectural details under different lighting conditions with a clear blue sky backdrop. Inspired by a photo I came across of a soaring Gothic church
Edward Leung
Jul 303 min read


Amber Dusk: A Fujifilm X100V Film Recipe (In-Camera JPEG + Lightroom/RAW Guide)
A mesmerizing transformation using the "Amber Dusk" filter on a Fujifilm X100V, enhancing the vibrant purple hues of misty nightscapes. Before and After: The "Amber Dusk" preset on the Fujifilm X100V transforms an evening street scene into a moodier, contrasting image with deeper shadows and a more dramatic ambiance. Side-by-side comparison of a cityscape before and after applying the "Amber Dusk" filter with a Fujifilm X100V, highlighting the enhanced contrast and moodiness
Edward Leung
Jul 273 min read


Tokyo Dream: A Fujifilm X100V Film Recipe (In-Camera JPEG + Lightroom/RAW Guide)
A warm, desaturated Classic Chrome recipe for the Fujifilm X100V — full in-camera JPEG settings, step-by-step menu instructions, the Lightroom/RAW equivalent, and notes on adapting it to your own light.
Edward Leung
Jul 245 min read
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