{"id":358050,"date":"2026-05-22T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/?post_type=story&p=358050"},"modified":"2026-05-18T04:56:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T04:56:44","slug":"pro-neg-std-fs-recipe-x-juan-pablo","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/zh-cn\/stories\/pro-neg-std-fs-recipe-x-juan-pablo\/","title":{"rendered":"PRO Neg. Std FS RECIPE x Juan Pablo Viades\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Juan Pablo Viades | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF35mmF1.4 R, 1\/160 sec at F2.8, ISO 800<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Juan Pablo Viades shares the FS RECIPE that\u2019s allowed him to bring heightened-reality portraits to life with true visual flair<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Portrait photographer Juan Pablo Viades doesn\u2019t chase perfection. He looks for texture and personality. Real skin. Real people. Then he adds subtle details that make you stop and look twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always liked portraits,\u201d Juan says, \u201cbut in the last year and a half, I found my style \u2013 what I would call realistic surrealism.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a phrase he returns to often, but the idea itself is more grounded than it sounds. Juan isn\u2019t interested in heavy manipulation or flashy effects. His work starts in reality, then shifts slightly through color, contrast, or a carefully placed element that introduces tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a mixture of portraits of real people that show real textures of skin, with a little element of something whimsical,\u201d he explains. \u201cJust a pop of color or something interesting that grabs the eye.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most recently, he\u2019s been doing so with an in-camera look of his own devising. Fittingly, he calls it \u201cPortrait No. Juan\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Juan Pablo Viades | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF90mmF2 R LM WR, 1\/125 sec at F3.2, ISO 800<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Letting People Be Themselves<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Juan\u2019s portrait work begins with attention, not direction. He approaches each session as a collaboration shaped by the person in front of the camera. \u201cI don\u2019t like to force a pose,\u201d he says. \u201cI like to work with who they are, try to show who they are as a person, then implement my ideas into that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This mindset carries through his process, from how he engages with his subjects to how he finishes an image. The goal isn\u2019t polish or perfection \u2013 it\u2019s connection. \u201cIt feels personal,\u201d Juan says. \u201cThat\u2019s what matters to me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That focus on the individual is tangible in the final images. Nothing is overly smoothed or sanitized. The portraits feel grounded in reality, even when they push gently beyond the literal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Juan Pablo Viades | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF35mmF1.4 R, 1\/160 sec at F2.8, ISO 800<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Natural Light, Real Texture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Juan works mostly indoors these days, partly by choice and partly by circumstance. \u201cI\u2019m in New York right now, and it\u2019s cold,\u201d he laughs. But the setting isn\u2019t what defines the work \u2013 it\u2019s the light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI mainly work with natural lighting,\u201d he says. \u201cNone of my photos have artificial lighting.\u201d Natural light reinforces the realism Juan is drawn to and keeps attention on the subject rather than the setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA lot of people rely heavily on lights and technology,\u201d he explains. \u201cFor me, part of what makes my photos special is that they can be achieved with just the camera, the subject, and a cool idea.\u201d Natural light requires patience and awareness. You work with what\u2019s there, not what you can build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Juan Pablo Viades | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR, 1\/250 sec at F2, ISO 640<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Building a Look In-Camera<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to gear, Juan favors tools that let him stay in the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m a big FUJIFILM X100VI guy,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s usually my go-to because I don\u2019t have to think about the lens.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That simplicity is intentional, and applies just as much to in-camera looks. \u201cI have my FS RECIPE, I make the photos, and it just feels easy,\u201d Juan explains. \u201cI don\u2019t have to think about the photos as much, I\u2019m in the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>For Juan, FS RECIPEs are a creative tool for defining his style. His custom look is built on PRO Neg. Std and designed with skin tones in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI focus a lot on people\u2019s skin and how that comes off in a photo,\u201d he says. \u201cI wanted skin tones that felt real while still having the contrasty, punchy look I like.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRO Neg. Std gave him a neutral starting point. \u201cIt feels like a canvas you can build on,\u201d Juan explains. \u201cIt\u2019s clean and not overly saturated.\u201d That restraint is deliberate. \u201cI don\u2019t like photos that are too colorful,\u201d he says. \u201cI prefer them a little more muted.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, he makes targeted adjustments to shape the look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strong, large grain adds texture and a subtle film feel. Highlights are lowered and Shadows raised for crisper contrast. Color is pushed slightly for impact without oversaturation. SHARPNESS and CLARITY are reduced to avoid a brittle digital edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m a big fan of grain,\u201d Juan says. \u201cIt adds to the texture of the skin. It makes the photos feel more real and a little retro at the same time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Juan Pablo Viades | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR, 1\/160 sec at F2, ISO 800<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why Custom FS Recipes Matter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For Juan, custom FS RECIPEs aren\u2019t about trends. \u201cIn photography, you want to set yourself apart,\u201d he says. \u201cIt feels more genuine when you can do everything in-camera instead of relying on heavy editing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That doesn\u2019t mean starting from scratch every time. \u201cYou can take someone else\u2019s FS RECIPE, change a few settings, and suddenly you have something that\u2019s truly you,\u201d he explains. \u201cThat freedom is important.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also creates consistency. When your look is baked in, your work holds together visually without the need for a long post-processing workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Juan Pablo Viades | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF35mmF1.4 R, 1\/160 sec at F2.8, ISO 800<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Making Space to Explore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Juan sees FUJIFILM X Series cameras as a rare balance of approachability and depth. \u201cThey\u2019re beginner-friendly but still professional-adjacent,\u201d he asserts. \u201cSomeone just starting out can make something stunning, and someone more seasoned can fine-tune the details.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That flexibility creates space to experiment, adjust, and grow. \u201cThe most important part is trial and error,\u201d Juan says. \u201cYou have to figure out who you are as a photographer and what you\u2019re trying to show.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What matters is putting in the time and giving yourself permission to explore. \u201cHaving the right tools makes that easier,\u201d he concludes. For Juan, the right tools are the ones that fade into the background, leaving room for texture, honesty, and a hint of surreal magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Juan Pablo Viades\u2019 \u201cPortrait No. Juan\u201d FS RECIPE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FILM SIMULATION: <\/strong>PRO Neg. Std
MONOCHROMATIC COLOR:<\/strong> N\/A
GRAIN EFFECT: <\/strong>STRONG, LARGE
COLOR CHROME EFFECT:<\/strong> STRONG
COLOR CHROME FX BLUE:<\/strong> WEAK
SMOOTH SKIN EFFECT: <\/strong>OFF
WHITE BALANCE: <\/strong>5900K\/ R +2, B -3
DYNAMIC RANGE: <\/strong>DR100
D RANGE PRIORITY:<\/strong> OFF
TONE CURVE:<\/strong> H -2, S +3
COLOR: <\/strong>+4
SHARPNESS: <\/strong>-2
HIGH ISO NR: <\/strong>-4
CLARITY:<\/strong> -2<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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