§ Sony daily recipe
Late Summer Skin
Crafted for the heavy, golden haze of late summer afternoons, this recipe captures documentary-style portraits with warmth and raw authenticity. The FL (Film) creative look lays down a gentle fade and lifted shadows that mimic the soft diffusion of humid August light filtering through haze. Slightly reduced sharpness preserves natural skin texture without clinical harshness, while the warm Cloudy white balance pushes skin tones into honey and amber territory. Low contrast keeps shadow detail open and faces readable — perfect for candid street portraits, environmental storytelling, and documentary work where subjects feel real, not polished. Use wide apertures in open shade or backlit situations for best results.
§ Settings
Sony camera settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Creative Look | FL |
| White balance | Cloudy |
| Contrast | -2 |
| Fade | 2 |
| Saturation | -1 |
| Sharpness | -1 |
| Exposure comp. | +0.3 |
| ISO | 400-1600 |
| Color depth | +1 |
§ Cameras
Compatible cameras
- α7 IV
- α7R V
- α7R IV
- α7 III
- α7S III
- α6700