Street Monochrome is a tribute to the timeless art of black-and-white street photography, crafted with the spirit of legends like Vivian Maier, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Robert Capa. This pack of five presets captures the raw emotion, candid energy, and tonal mastery that defined the golden age of analog street imagery. Designed for Luminar Neo, each preset delivers a unique monochrome style – from grainy and moody shadows to punchy contrast and vintage film-inspired grit.
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True street photography isn’t staged – it’s seen. It’s that fleeting moment in a crowd, the shadow cutting across pavement, the soul in a stranger’s face.
Inspired by the masters of candid storytelling – Vivian Maier, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa, and others – this preset pack channels the aesthetic and philosophy of classic black-and-white street photography.
With each preset, you’ll find a distinct approach to tone, contrast, and grain – giving you the tools to craft raw, emotional, and iconic visuals that feel timeless.
You’ll find 5 B&W Presets in this pack:
Lowlight Drift: For scenes with soft contrast, shadow detail, and authentic film-style grain. Ideal for subtle street moods and quiet, observational moments.
Blackcut: Deep blacks and bold contrast give this preset a graphic, powerful look. Perfect for dramatic compositions, silhouettes, and night street scenes.
Glare Point: Bright highlight focus with gently lifted blacks, creating a balanced, soft-toned daylight aesthetic. Great for clean, observational street shots.
Hardline: Intense contrast and crisp edge detail for a sharp, defined look. Perfect for gritty portraits, architecture, and high-impact scenes.
DoubleX Raw: Inspired by Kodak Double-X film, this preset delivers classic monochrome cinema vibes with fine grain and deep texture. Ideal for storytelling in motion.
Take your streets in black and white.
Tag your edits with #madewithluminar and let @skylum_global spotlight your gritty, timeless captures.
Photographers, colorists & retouchers
The Skylum team works with hundreds of professional photographers and retouchers to bring you Templates that top photographers use to create their masterpieces. The Skylum AI Lab analyzes the photos and workflows of photographers and creates Templates that are accessible to everyone and that take advantage of the advanced technology under the hood of LuminarAI. Our mission is to cut the time and effort it takes to make a striking photo and allow everyone to enjoy photo editing and photography.
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