Create Better Recipes
How to Create a Camera Recipe from a Reference Photo
A step-by-step guide to analyzing a reference photo and translating what you see into in-camera settings you can actually dial in.
8 min read·how to
ToneChef Academy
Master in-camera recipes.
Shoot the look you want.
Focused guides on creating camera recipes, understanding in-camera settings, and building JPEG-first workflows for Fujifilm and Ricoh cameras.
Start Here
New to camera recipes? Begin with these essential guides.
Fujifilm Guides
Fujifilm Recipe Workflow: A Beginner's Guide to Film Simulations and Custom Settings
Everything you need to know about Fujifilm film simulations, custom settings, and recipe workflows — from choosing a base simulation to fine-tuning white balance shifts.
12 min read·camera guide
Ricoh Guides
Ricoh GR IIIx Recipe Workflow: Complete Guide to Image Controls and Custom Looks
A complete guide to Ricoh GR IIIx image controls, effect modes, and recipe creation. Learn how to build custom looks that make the GR shine.
10 min read·camera guide
Shooting JPEG
Why Shoot JPEG Instead of RAW: The Case for In-Camera Recipes
Why experienced photographers are abandoning RAW-only workflows in favor of camera recipes and JPEG-first shooting. It's not about quality — it's about intent.
7 min read·explainer
Featured Guides
Create Better Recipes
How to Create a Camera Recipe from a Reference Photo
A step-by-step guide to analyzing a reference photo and translating what you see into in-camera settings you can actually dial in.
8 min readreference photosrecipe creation
Fujifilm Guides
Fujifilm Recipe Workflow: A Beginner's Guide to Film Simulations and Custom Settings
Everything you need to know about Fujifilm film simulations, custom settings, and recipe workflows — from choosing a base simulation to fine-tuning white balance shifts.
12 min readfujifilmbeginner
Ricoh Guides
Ricoh GR IIIx Recipe Workflow: Complete Guide to Image Controls and Custom Looks
A complete guide to Ricoh GR IIIx image controls, effect modes, and recipe creation. Learn how to build custom looks that make the GR shine.
10 min readricohGR IIIx
Shooting JPEG
Why Shoot JPEG Instead of RAW: The Case for In-Camera Recipes
Why experienced photographers are abandoning RAW-only workflows in favor of camera recipes and JPEG-first shooting. It's not about quality — it's about intent.
7 min readJPEGRAW
All Guides
Create Better Recipes
How to Create a Camera Recipe from a Reference Photo
A step-by-step guide to analyzing a reference photo and translating what you see into in-camera settings you can actually dial in.
8 min readreference photosrecipe creation
Fujifilm Guides
Fujifilm Recipe Workflow: A Beginner's Guide to Film Simulations and Custom Settings
Everything you need to know about Fujifilm film simulations, custom settings, and recipe workflows — from choosing a base simulation to fine-tuning white balance shifts.
12 min readfujifilmbeginner
Ricoh Guides
Ricoh GR IIIx Recipe Workflow: Complete Guide to Image Controls and Custom Looks
A complete guide to Ricoh GR IIIx image controls, effect modes, and recipe creation. Learn how to build custom looks that make the GR shine.
10 min readricohGR IIIx
Shooting JPEG
Why Shoot JPEG Instead of RAW: The Case for In-Camera Recipes
Why experienced photographers are abandoning RAW-only workflows in favor of camera recipes and JPEG-first shooting. It's not about quality — it's about intent.
7 min readJPEGRAW
Recipe Breakdowns
Recipe Breakdown: Building a Kodak Gold 200 Look on Fujifilm
A deep dive into what makes a Kodak Gold 200 recipe work on Fujifilm — every setting choice explained with the reasoning behind it.
6 min readKodak GoldFujifilm
Style Guides
Monochrome Recipe Creation: How to Build Black & White Looks In-Camera
How to create black and white camera recipes that have real character — from high-contrast street looks to gentle, tonal monochrome.
9 min readmonochromeblack and white
Reference Photo Tips
What Makes a Good Reference Photo for Camera Recipes
Not all reference photos are created equal. Learn which images produce the best recipes — and which to avoid.
5 min readreference photostips
Camera Workflows
JPEG-First Street Photography: A Complete Workflow Guide
A practical, end-to-end workflow for street photography using camera recipes. From choosing your recipe to sharing finished images the same day.
8 min readstreet photographyworkflow
Ready to create your own recipe?
Upload a reference photo or describe the look you want. ToneChef generates complete in-camera settings tailored to your exact camera.
Create 5 Free RecipesNo card required.