Filmic Monochrome | Black & White Lightroom Presets

Instant Digital Download (Compatible with Lightroom Classic, Lightroom Desktop, Lightroom Mobile, and ACR)

Bring rich, timeless analog depth to your digital workflow. Filmic Monochrome is a professional collection of black-and-white Lightroom presets and custom profiles designed specifically for street, editorial, and documentary photography.

Beyond Basic Sliders: Custom Profiles

Most standard black-and-white presets rely on heavy desaturation and crushed blacks, often muddying midtones or losing shadow detail entirely. Filmic Monochrome goes deeper. Built on custom profiles and bespoke monochrome color science, these files process the underlying data of your RAW files before your slider adjustments even begin. This preserves subtle atmospheric haze, protects highlights, and delivers deep urban contrast with total control over shadow roll-off.

• Non-destructive tonal mapping that retains 100% of your slider flexibility

• Advanced raw rendering for rich shadow separation and clean highlight protection

• Instant desktop synchronization for a fast, seamless workflow

What’s Included

• 4 Custom Monochrome Profiles: Advanced profile architecture calibrated for rich silver-halide tones, high contrast, and fine grain structures

• Core Tonal Presets: One-click foundations tuned for low-light, harsh daylight, and studio environments

• Grain & Curve Modifiers: Fine-tune shadow depth, highlight roll-off, and analog film grain instantly

• Step-by-Step Installation Guide: Instant PDF walkthrough for quick setup

Inside the Collection: Profile Breakdown

• 01 / Asphalt Standard: The core flagship profile. Engineered as a universal monochrome baseline with clean midtone contrast and balanced silver-gelatin tonality for everyday street photography.

• 02 / Inky Street: A high-contrast monochrome profile engineered for dramatic street photography and urban geometry. Features rich, ink-black shadows, crisp midtone clarity, and clean highlight retention to accentuate form without clipping fine detail.

• 03 / Silver Grain: Features a classic, medium-format film aesthetic with organic silver grain, lifted charcoal shadows, and a subtle cinematic haze for moody editorial work.

• 04 / Nocturne B&W: Engineered specifically for low-light, dusk, and night scenes. Separates artificial light sources from deep shadows while preserving natural luminescence without harsh clipping.

Compatibility & Requirements

Fully compatible with Adobe Lightroom Classic (v7.3 or newer), Lightroom Desktop, Lightroom Mobile (imported via desktop), and Adobe Camera Raw (ACR). Optimized for RAW files across all major camera brands, including Leica, Canon, Sony, Fujifilm, and Nikon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these work with Lightroom Classic?

Yes. These presets and profiles are built specifically for Adobe Lightroom Classic (v7.3 and newer), Lightroom Desktop, and Adobe Camera Raw.

What is the difference between a preset and a profile?

A preset changes your visible editing sliders. A profile processes the actual tonal and color data at the raw rendering level, giving you a superior, natural-looking foundation without locking or cluttering your manual sliders.

Will these work with my camera?

Yes. Filmic Monochrome is designed to work seamlessly across all major camera brands and sensor types.

How do I install the profiles after purchase?

Upon purchase, you will receive an instant download link containing the profile files (.xmp format), presets, and a step-by-step PDF installation guide that gets you set up in minutes.