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Reggie's Portra Recipe

Reggie's Portra effortlessly channels nostalgia with vibrant hues and soft details.

Fuji Pic StudioTested on real gear · X-E4 · Updated June 8, 2026
A distant view of a rural landscape with mountains and a building, seen over a highway guardrail.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Film simulation
Classic Chrome
Tested on
X-E4
Sample frames
111

The lookWhy this one earns a slot

Reggie's Portra leans into the nostalgic charm of film with a vibrant twist. The Classic Chrome simulation serves as a foundation, lending a muted, cinematic quality that evokes the warmth of old family photos. Colours are given a gentle lift, enhancing vibrancy without sacrificing subtlety, creating images that feel both alive and timeless. The lowered highlights and shadows soften contrasts, making harsh midday light appear more forgiving. A slight cool shift in the white balance adds a touch of nostalgia, reminiscent of faded postcards. DR Auto further ensures dynamic range is carefully managed, protecting details in bright and shadowy areas alike. Ideal for capturing serene landscapes and daily life moments, this recipe thrives in natural light, particularly during golden hour when its character truly shines.

The settingsThe recipe

Classic Chrome · X-Trans IV

Film Simulation
Classic Chrome
Dynamic Range
Auto
White Balance
Auto, +2 R / −4 B
Highlight
−1
Shadow
−1
Color
+2
Sharpness
−2
Noise Reduction
−4
Clarity
0
Grain
Weak, Small
Color Chrome Effect
Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue
Weak
ISO
6400
Exposure Comp.
+1/3 to +1

How to copy it to your camera

  1. Open the Image Quality (IQ) menu and select an empty custom setting slot (C1–C7).
  2. Set the base film simulation to Classic Chrome.
  3. Enter each value from the settings above, then save the slot.
  4. Select that slot to shoot Reggie's Portra JPEGs straight out of camera.

Sample framesShot on this recipe

A barren landscape with rocky terrain and distant mountains under a clear sky.
Landscape · Rural · Harsh Midday
A dilapidated building in a barren landscape with distant mountains under a clear sky.
Architecture · Rural · Harsh Midday
A solitary dry bush against a pale sky in a barren landscape.
Nature · Rural · Golden Hour
A view of a highway surrounded by rocky hills with vehicles driving on the road.
Landscape · Rural · Harsh Midday
Two cars driving on a highway with mountains in the background under a clear sky.
Landscape · Rural · Harsh Midday
A black pickup truck driving on a highway with brown hills in the background under a clear blue sky.
Automotive · Rural · Harsh Midday
An orange truck driving on a highway with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
Automotive · Rural · Harsh Midday
An orange vintage truck driving on a highway, seen from the side mirror of another vehicle.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
A side mirror view of a large truck driving on a highway with mountains in the background.
Automotive · Urban · Golden Hour
A view of a truck in the side mirror of a car on a highway during golden hour.
Automotive · Urban · Golden Hour
A reflection of a large truck in a side mirror on a highway with a clear sky.
Automotive · Urban · Golden Hour
A water tower stands against a backdrop of rugged mountains in a desert landscape.
Architecture · Rural · Harsh Midday
A water tower stands against a backdrop of rocky mountains under a clear sky.
Landscape · Rural · Harsh Midday
A distant view of a white building against rocky mountains under a clear sky.
Architecture · Rural · Golden Hour
A distant view of a white building against a rocky mountain backdrop under a clear sky.
Architecture · Rural · Harsh Midday
Two vehicles on a highway with rocky mountains in the background under clear skies.
Automotive · Rural · Golden Hour
Mountainous landscape with rocky terrain and shadows cast by the setting sun.
Landscape · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A rocky mountain landscape under a clear blue sky, showcasing rugged terrain and shadows.
Landscape · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A rocky mountain landscape under a clear blue sky with warm sunlight illuminating the peaks.
Landscape · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A car side mirror reflecting a person holding a camera while driving on a road.
Portrait · Urban · Overcast
Traffic signs indicating a left curve and speed limit of 60 km/h on a mountainous road.
Landscape · Rural · Golden Hour
View of a winding road through rocky mountains with a vehicle in the foreground.
Landscape · Rural · Harsh Midday
A cement mixer truck driving on a winding road with rocky mountains in the background.
Automotive · Rural · Golden Hour
Two tunnel entrances in a rocky mountain landscape under a clear blue sky.
Landscape · Rural · Golden Hour
Cars driving through a dark tunnel with light at the tunnel's exit illuminating the scene.
Transportation · Urban · Low Light
A highway scene with vehicles driving through a mountainous area under clear skies.
Landscape · Rural · Golden Hour
A street lamp stands in front of rocky mountains under a clear sky, creating a serene atmosphere.
Landscape · Rural · Morning
Street lamps with mountains in the background under a clear sky.
Landscape · Urban · Golden Hour
Street lamps against a backdrop of mountains under a clear sky.
Architecture · Urban · Golden Hour
Street view with vintage lamp posts and mountains in the background under a clear sky.
Landscape · Urban · Golden Hour
A scenic view of a mountain road with vintage street lamps and colorful flowers along the roadside.
Landscape · Rural · Golden Hour
A street view featuring a vintage lamp post with mountains in the background under a clear sky.
Landscape · Urban · Golden Hour
A winding road with a mountain backdrop and street lamps, showcasing a scenic view.
Landscape · Rural · Unknown
A white car driving on a winding road surrounded by rocky mountains under a clear sky.
Landscape · Rural · Golden Hour
A rocky landscape with a large boulder and a car parked nearby, surrounded by mountains.
Landscape · Rural · Golden Hour
A winding dirt road through rocky mountains with sparse vegetation under a clear sky.
Landscape · Rural · Golden Hour
Rocky mountain peaks illuminated by sunlight against a clear blue sky.
Landscape · Mountain · Golden Hour
A sleek black car driving on a quiet street with rocky mountains in the background.
Automotive · Urban · Overcast
A sleek black sports car driving on a road with rocky mountains in the background.
Automotive · Rural · Overcast
A scenic pathway with palm trees and a stone railing, set against rocky hills.
Landscape · Outdoor · Morning
A stone bridge over a small pond surrounded by palm trees and rocky hills.
Landscape · Outdoor · Evening
A group of people walking along a stone path with mountains in the background during sunset.
Landscape · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Two people walking along a stone path with mountains in the background during sunset.
Street · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Two people walking on a stone path with mountains in the background during sunset.
Street · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Two people walking along a stone path with mountains in the background during sunset.
Street · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Two people walking on a stone path with mountains in the background during sunset.
Street · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A park scene at dusk with decorative street lamps and distant mountains under a fading sky.
Landscape · Outdoor · Blue Hour
Street lamps illuminate a pathway in a park with mountains in the background during twilight.
Landscape · Outdoor · Blue Hour
A scenic view of a lamp post with mountains in the background during twilight.
Landscape · Outdoor · Blue Hour
A scenic view of lanterns along a pathway with mountains in the background during twilight.
Landscape · Outdoor · Blue Hour
Close-up of a building's roof with decorative architecture against a clear blue sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A futuristic armored vehicle displayed outdoors with palm trees in the background.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Close-up of a black BMW car hood with shiny details on a green carpet background.
Automotive · Urban · Unknown
Close-up of two cars at an event, focusing on a black car with gold wheels and a blurred foreground.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Close-up of a classic car's wheel and body, showcasing intricate gold rims and a sleek black finish.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Close-up of a black BMW car's rear end with a visible license plate and exhaust pipes.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A row of modified cars with floral designs parked on a turquoise carpet outside a modern building.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Close-up of a modified sports car parked on a turquoise surface with reflections of buildings.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
A sleek gray sports car parked in front of a modern building with large glass windows.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
A red modified sports car with a large rear wing and shiny alloy wheels parked on a green surface.
Automotive · Urban · Unknown
Close-up of a modified red sports car with a sleek body and large wheels, parked indoors.
Automotive · Indoor · Mixed
A bright red modified sports car with unique headlights parked on a teal carpet at an automotive event.
Automotive · Urban · Unknown
A bright red sports car parked on a green surface in front of a modern building with large windows.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
A low-profile maroon sports car parked on a teal carpet with palm trees and a modern building in the background.
Automotive · Urban · Unknown
A vibrant red sports car parked in front of a modern glass building, showcasing its sleek design.
Automotive · Urban · Mixed
Three modified cars parked on a green surface in front of a modern building.
Automotive · Urban · Unknown
A row of modified cars parked on a green carpet outside a modern building.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
Close-up of a red modified car with a low profile and shiny rims parked beside a green car.
Automotive · Urban · Unknown
Two modified cars parked in front of a modern glass building, showcasing vibrant colors and sleek designs.
Automotive · Urban · Unknown
A vintage blue convertible car parked on a green surface in front of a modern glass building.
Automotive · Urban · Unknown
A classic blue convertible car parked indoors on a green carpet with large windows in the background.
Automotive · Indoor · Mixed
A vintage green convertible car parked on a green carpet in front of a modern glass building.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
A vintage convertible car parked in front of a modern glass building on a green carpet.
Automotive · Urban · Evening
A vintage car parked in front of a modern glass building with a child walking by.
Automotive · Urban · Golden Hour
A vintage blue car parked in front of a modern glass building, showcasing its classic design.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
Close-up of a vintage car's front, showcasing its round headlight and sleek design against a modern backdrop.
Automotive · Urban · Mixed
Close-up of a car's front bumper featuring an Alfa Romeo logo against a blurred background.
Automotive · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Close-up of an Alfa Romeo car emblem on a vehicle's front grille.
Automotive · Outdoor · Mixed
Close-up of an Alfa Romeo badge on a car's surface with reflections and subtle colors.
Automotive · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A classic white Mercedes-Benz car parked indoors with a silver car in the background.
Automotive · Indoor · Mixed
Classic white Mercedes-Benz car parked in front of a modern glass building.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
A classic car parked on a green carpet in front of a modern building with reflections and stage lights.
Automotive · Urban · Mixed
Close-up of a vintage car's front, showcasing headlights and grille against a green backdrop.
Automotive · Urban · Unknown
Front view of a vintage car parked in front of a glass building with reflections and greenery.
Automotive · Urban · Golden Hour
A classic white Mercedes-Benz car parked in front of a modern building with glass architecture.
Automotive · Urban · Mixed
A classic white Mercedes-Benz parked in front of a modern glass building on green turf.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
Two classic cars displayed at an exhibition, one silver and one red, on a green carpet.
Automotive · Indoor · Mixed
Close-up of a vintage car's side mirror and hood, showcasing its sleek design and reflective surface.
Automotive · Indoor · Mixed
Close-up of a car's interior with a steering wheel reflected in the window and trees outside.
Automotive · Urban · Mixed
A sunny outdoor cafe scene with wooden chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants.
Street · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A modern clothing store display in a shipping container with hanging clothes, set in a bustling urban area.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A vibrant red corn vendor cart in an urban setting with greenery and modern architecture in the background.
Street · Urban · Harsh Midday
A bright outdoor scene featuring a food cart with a red canopy and nearby trees in an urban setting.
Street · Urban · Harsh Midday
Modern architectural building with reflective water surface and artistic installations in front.
Architecture · Urban · Golden Hour
Modern indoor space with reflective water and artistic dandelion sculptures under a glass ceiling.
Architecture · Indoor · Mixed
Modern architecture with reflective water surface and decorative sculptures in a bright indoor setting.
Architecture · Indoor · Mixed
A café entrance in a shopping mall with people walking by and greenery in pots.
Architecture · Indoor · Mixed
A person walking through a modern shopping mall with bright reflections and storefronts.
Street · Urban · Mixed
A large decorative Christmas tree in a modern shopping mall with people in the background.
Architecture · Indoor · Mixed
A modern shopping center with a large decorative tree in the center, framed by architectural structures.
Architecture · Indoor · Mixed
View of a modern plaza with a large Christmas tree and architectural structures in the background.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
View of a modern urban plaza with large structural supports framing a Christmas tree in the center.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A street scene featuring outdoor dining with umbrellas and a person walking by in a modern urban setting.
Street · Urban · Harsh Midday
A man walks past a cafe with outdoor seating and large umbrellas in a modern urban setting.
Street · Urban · Harsh Midday
A colorful food truck with cartoonish designs parked in an urban area, with a person walking nearby.
Street · Urban · Harsh Midday
A colorful food truck with cartoon characters, parked in an urban plaza with modern architecture in the background.
Street · Urban · Harsh Midday
A colorful food truck parked in an urban setting with modern architecture in the background.
Street · Urban · Morning
A modern urban scene featuring palm trees and reflective glass buildings with red maple leaf banners.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
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Other · Indoor · Mixed
Settings for a photo with film simulation details including color effects and exposure adjustments.
Other · Unknown

Notes & caveatsWhat it nails, what to watch

What it nails

  • Vibrant yet natural colours
  • Softens harsh midday light
  • Nostalgic filmic tones
  • Rich detail in shadows

What to watch

  • Cool WB may affect skin tones
  • Not ideal for studio settings
  • Limited adaptability under mixed lighting

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CompatibilityWill it work on your camera?

Tested across the X-Trans IV and GFX generations — compatibility is defined by sensor, so any body on these generations can run it. On X-Trans V bodies, blue renders more deeply. If you adapt this recipe to X-Trans V, reduce Color Chrome FX Blue by one step (Weak → Off).

Tested sensors & cameras

X-Trans IVGFXX-E4X-E5X-H2X-H2SX-M5X-Pro3X-S10X-S20X-T30-IIX-T30-IIIX-T4X-T5X-T50X100VX100VIGFX100-IIGFX100RFGFX100SGFX100S-II

Best forWhen to reach for it

Perfect for street scenes, travel, and capturing daily life moments in natural light. Excels in outdoor environments during golden hour. Avoid studio portraits where controlled lighting may conflict with its nostalgic tones. Works beautifully with soft morning light.

Best for

Scenes and subjects this recipe is tuned for.

StreetTravelDaily life

Less suited to

Where another look will likely serve you better.

Studio portraits
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Frequently asked questions

What cameras support Reggie's Portra?

Compatible with X-Trans IV and GFX sensors, including X-E4, X-T4, GFX100S.

What film simulation does it use?

Reggie's Portra utilises the Classic Chrome film simulation.

Is it suitable for studio portraits?

No, Reggie's Portra is not ideal for controlled studio lighting.