I review some of my favourite Black and White Fujifilm JPEG Settings and Recipes in the video below. I also explain how to set them up in your camera and how to use X-Raw Studio.
I won’t go into too much depth in this blog post except to advise you to watch the video.
All the recipes are explained more in their dedicated blog posts which I’ve listed below for your convenience.
Six Fujifilm film simulation recipes I keep coming back to, from high-contrast monochrome to warm nostalgic colour.
This article shows how to use ChatGPT as a creative partner, not a preset vending machine. You will learn how to brief it properly, get your settings in a usable format, test them on your Fujifilm camera, and refine each recipe until it genuinely matches your style.
A moody, high-contrast monochrome Fujifilm recipe designed for dramatic light and deep shadows. Cysgod is the Welsh word for “shadow” — and that’s exactly what this recipe plays with. Built for street shooters and storytellers who want punchy black and white straight out of camera.
7 Brand New JPEG Recipes for your Fujifilm Cameras.
The Lighthouse recipe is inspired by the cinematic aesthetics of film noir, particularly influenced by the visually striking film "The Lighthouse". This black-and-white recipe is designed to create high-contrast, dramatic images with a gritty, timeless feel.
The Pure Grit recipe is designed to give a gritty, analog film look, perfect for creating raw and intense black-and-white images. This recipe enhances textures and contrasts to deliver a powerful visual punch reminiscent of classic film photography.
Emulate contemporary digital cinema's sleek, vibrant aesthetic with this Fujifilm JPEG Recipe based on Classic Chrome.
The Documentary Monochrome (Acros+Ye) recipe is tailored for photojournalists and storytellers who prefer black and white photography. This recipe enhances contrasts and textures to create authentic, compelling monochrome images that capture the essence of real-life moments.
Kevin Mullins
Kevin is a documentary photographer and educator with over 800 weddings under his belt and well over 1,000 students taught. He was the first Fujifilm Ambassador for Wedding Photography, an independent Fujifilm X Photographer, and co-host of The FujiCast photography podcast. Through workshops, online courses, and one-to-one mentoring, he helps photographers develop their own voice.
Based in the Cotswolds, he shares work and thoughts on Instagram, Threads and YouTube, and occasionally behind a microphone as a part-time radio DJ. He's a Black-Belt in Judo and British Judo Coach.
I’ve launched a free Fujifilm JPEG Recipe Maker on my website. It helps Fujifilm photographers generate fresh recipe ideas based on camera compatibility, sensor generation, mood and style.