A black and white style that works well to elevate darkened images, bringing smooth highlights, solid shadows, and exposure lift that gives your image a traditional look. Useful and versatile.












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Clean, bold, and versatile - Clean Cut B&W delivers a striking black and white look without overdoing it. A strong starting point for photographers who want polished, professional results every time. Expertly crafted from Rick Liston, for Narrative.

Punchy and opinionated this style has soft highlights, deep shadows, and muted whites that create a modern look. Low clarity keeps skin smooth and creamy, while high edge sharpening preserves detail. Cinematic, polished, and not for everyone — by design. Created by James Broadbent, Founder of Narrative.

Perfect for shoots where you want to bring that extra level of elegance, but with traditional B&W edits. This style offers a unique look, without overdoing it. The perfect starting point for any B&W edit.