§ Sony daily recipe
Harvest Market Heat
A punchy, high-contrast Documentary recipe built for the gritty realism of late summer markets, street fairs, and outdoor gatherings. The VV2 creative look pushes color intensity into overripe territory — sun-bleached awnings, bruised stone fruit, sweat-damp clothing — while elevated contrast carves hard shadows under a hazy August sky. Slight fade lifts the blacks just enough to preserve detail in the deepest shadows without softening the overall punch. Shoot midday or early afternoon when the haze is thickest and the light is most punishing. Ideal for editorial documentary work, photojournalism, and candid street reportage where you want images that feel immediate and unvarnished.
§ Settings
Sony camera settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Creative Look | VV2 |
| White balance | Daylight |
| Contrast | +2 |
| Fade | 1 |
| Saturation | +1 |
| Sharpness | +2 |
| Exposure comp. | -0.3 |
| ISO | 400–1600 |
| Color depth | +1 |
§ Cameras
Compatible cameras
- α7 IV
- α7R V
- α7R IV
- α1
- α9 III
- α7S III
- α6700
- α7 III