Scorched Summer Grain

A high-contrast black-and-white recipe built for the brutal midday and late-afternoon summer sun. The BW Creative Look is pushed hard with elevated contrast and sharpness to carve deep, inky shadows against blown-out highlights — think sun-bleached grass, sharp silhouettes, and sweat on skin. The slight negative fade keeps the blacks from going totally dead, preserving just enough shadow detail for texture. Ideal for open fields, lakesides, backlit trees, and candid summer gatherings where the sun does the heavy lifting. Shoot at ISO 800–1600 to intentionally invite grain and add a timeless, almost press-photo feel to warm summer scenes. Best used between 11am–5pm on clear summer days when light is harsh and directional.

Sony camera settings

Compatible cameras

• α7 IV
• α7R V
• α7R IV
• α1
• α9 III
• α7S III
• α6700
• α7 III