Monochromatique Profiles + B&W Intensity Enabled Tools
- Description
The Art of Black & White. Sculpted Contrast, Cinematic Depth.
Step into the drama of black and white with Monochromatique—a refined approach to grayscale photography that offers rich tonal range, cinematic contrast, and velvety depth. This collection is designed for photographers who demand precise control over light and shadow, creating timeless imagery that speaks without the distraction of color.
Built for editorial, portrait, and fine art photography, Monochromatique delivers striking monochrome treatments that adapt seamlessly to a wide variety of lighting conditions. Whether you’re aiming for soft, glowing highlights or deep, sculpted blacks, these profiles ensure that every frame carries intentionality, sophistication, and mood.
What’s Included?
Monochromatique Profiles – The Black & White Standard
- Six trans-dimensional black & white profiles built to sculpt contrast and enhance tonal separation.
- Designed to refine dynamic range, deepening shadows while preserving highlight detail.
- Crafted for cinematic portraiture, high-fashion editorials, and fine art storytelling.
- Each profile is engineered to produce rich midtone depth, ensuring that every grayscale transition is seamless, natural, and visually compelling.
- Adaptable to a variety of lighting conditions, from soft natural light to high-contrast, dramatic studio setups.
Included Black & White Presets
- Moon Dust - Delicate yet powerful, Moon Dust bathes your images in luminous highlights and rich, inky blacks. A go-to for ethereal, glowing portraits that demand a timeless elegance.Soft and ethereal with deep blacks and airy highlights. Perfect for luminous portraiture.
- Tarnish – Raw, moody, and unapologetically bold. Tarnish sculpts deep shadows and crisp highlights, perfect for dramatic editorials and striking, high-impact imagery.Bold and high-contrast with deep shadows and crisp highlights. Ideal for dramatic editorial work.
- Rue – A nostalgic nod to classic film, Rue softens harsh edges while retaining depth. Perfect for intimate storytelling, capturing fleeting emotions in a timeless aesthetic.Filmic and moody with soft shadows and muted highlights. A timeless look for intimate moments.
- Silver Fox – Inspired by iconic Leica black-and-white film, Silver Fox offers refined contrast and impeccable midtone clarity. Ideal for polished editorial work and sophisticated wedding imagery.Inspired by Leica film with crisp contrast and refined midtones. Perfect for editorial and wedding photography.
- Chalk – Bright, refined, and effortlessly elegant. Its soft contrast and deep blacks create a high-key monochrome look that sings with increased exposure.High-key with soft contrast and a strong black point. Best with increased exposure for an airy finish.
- Marble – Sculpted contrast and deep, velvety blacks give Marble a cinematic presence. Designed for storytellers who want every frame to feel bold, rich, and intentional.Rich contrast with deep blacks and luminous highlights. Great for cinematic storytelling.
B&W Intensity-Enabled Tools
- A selection of precision-driven tools built specifically for black & white workflows.
- Enhances contrast, midtone separation, and tonal control without introducing noise or artifacts.
- Custom-built to refine shadow structure, highlight roll-off, and grayscale depth, allowing for unprecedented flexibility in monochrome editing.
- Works seamlessly with Monochromatique profiles and integrates beautifully with TEE’s full suite of color grading tools.
- Designed to replicate the depth and texture of fine-art darkroom prints, bringing a handcrafted, organic quality to every frame.
- Cellulose 1 & 2 -
Designed to mimic the organic texture of classic darkroom prints, these tools introduce subtle grain and tonal depth. - Cellulose Clean 1 & 2 -
For a refined, modern finish, these tools strip back excess texture while preserving tonal richness. - Contrast OOMPH -
For those who love a punchy, high-contrast look, this tool amplifies depth and dynamic range with just a click. - Sharpen Subtle -
A delicate sharpening tool that refines details without overpowering the soft gradients of a well-balanced black-and-white conversion. - Sharpen Edges, Soften Small Details - A precision sharpening tool that enhances structure while maintaining an organic, filmic quality.
This collection isn’t just a set of black & white presets—it’s a philosophy of light and shadow. Designed for photographers who see beyond color, Monochromatique delivers an uncompromising level of depth, contrast, and artistic refinement.
Own it today. Redefine your monochrome vision.
Complete the look:
ABOUT THE PRESET CREATOR
Paul Von Rieter is a Fujifilm global ambassador and a celebrated film and digital medium-format editorial photographer known for his refined color work, cinematic tonal accuracy, and unapologetic love of direct flash. His imagery has taken him around the world photographing remarkable people in remarkable places, and his approach to color science has quietly become a benchmark for photographers seeking a modern, editorial aesthetic.
All photographers know the same quiet frustration Paul once faced: the image in your mind looks editorial, polished, and cinematic… but the color coming out of Lightroom never fully matches that vision. As a film-born artist working in both film and digital medium format, Paul knew exactly how he wanted his work to feel—clean skin, natural greens, honest color, and that unmistakably elevated editorial finish. But no preset on the market delivered what he saw in his head.
He tried everything.
He even collaborated with several leading preset companies, hoping the right partnership could translate his aesthetic into reliable tools. The results always fell short. The technology simply couldn’t produce the depth, accuracy, or consistency he demanded from his own work.
So Paul took a different path—one grounded in curiosity, discipline, and a need to understand color at its core.
He stepped away from the existing preset landscape entirely and immersed himself in color science. For months he worked in near isolation, studying a thousand-page text, working on a perfectly calibrated display, and consulting with some of the world’s foremost color scientists. After more than 45,000 RAW test files—spanning nearly every major camera system—he uncovered something no preset brand had achieved.
To create truly editorial color, he had to build the palette outside Adobe’s ecosystem first.
Only after crafting those tones from scratch could he then engineer them back into Lightroom’s architecture, coaxing the software into rendering color more beautifully, faithfully, and intentionally than it was ever designed to.
That breakthrough became The Editorial Edit.
Every preset pack Paul releases is rooted in that same process—ground-up, film-inspired tools crafted for photographers who care about intention, precision, and modern editorial nuance. These aren’t generic filters or shortcuts. They are the exact tools Paul uses to create the work that defined his career.
Today, The Editorial Edit is used by thousands of photographers around the world who want their images to look deliberate, elevated, and memorable—matching the vision they see in their mind with the color they see on their screen.
Your work deserves to look as striking and intentional as it feels. The Editorial Edit exists to make that possible.
You can find @Paulvonrieter on most social media platforms.
Paul Von Rieter with his Fiancé Taylor, Photographed by Joel Serrato
COUTURE PACK PROFILES
BEFORE & AFTER
SUGGESTED USE - RUE
Inspired by classic film, Rue softens edges while preserving depth. A timeless choice for storytelling and intimate portraiture.
SUGGESTED USE - TARNISH
Raw, moody, and unapologetically bold. Tarnish deepens shadows and refines highlights, making it ideal for high-impact editorials.
SUGGESTED USE - MOON DUST
Soft yet striking, Moon Dust enhances luminous highlights while maintaining rich, inky blacks. A go-to for glowing, ethereal portraiture.
SUGGESTED USE - RUE
Inspired by classic film, Rue softens edges while preserving depth. A timeless choice for storytelling and intimate portraiture.
SUGGESTED USE - TARNISH
Raw, moody, and unapologetically bold. Tarnish deepens shadows and refines highlights, making it ideal for high-impact editorials.
SUGGESTED USE - MOON DUST
Soft yet striking, Moon Dust enhances luminous highlights while maintaining rich, inky blacks. A go-to for glowing, ethereal portraiture.
SUGGESTED USE - MARBLE
Sculpted contrast with velvety blacks and luminous highlights, designed for bold, cinematic storytelling.
SUGGESTED USE - Silver fox
Inspired by iconic Leica black-and-white film images, Silver Fox delivers refined contrast and impeccable midtone clarity. Ideal for polished editorial and wedding photography.
SUGGESTED USE - Chalk
A high-key monochrome preset, balancing soft contrast and deep blacks for an airy, elegant aesthetic.
SUGGESTED USE - MARBLE
Sculpted contrast with velvety blacks and luminous highlights, designed for bold, cinematic storytelling.
SUGGESTED USE - Silver fox
Inspired by iconic Leica black-and-white film images, Silver Fox delivers refined contrast and impeccable midtone clarity. Ideal for polished editorial and wedding photography.
SUGGESTED USE - Chalk
A high-key monochrome preset, balancing soft contrast and deep blacks for an airy, elegant aesthetic.
"THESE PRESETS ARE LIKE MAGIC!"
"My go-to editing companion. They have transformed the way I approach photo editing. They read my mind on the exact tones I'm envisioning for my images. They are clean yet still visually interesting. With The Editorial Edit, you will get true-to-life colors that remain timeless."
- LAURA MURRAY
TECHNOLOGY
Trans-Dimensional Profile System
Harnessing proprietary color science and AI innovation, our profiles adapt to any lighting scenario, ensuring true-to-life colors and impeccable skin tones every time.
TECHNOLOGY
Seamless Workflow Integration
Engineered to integrate effortlessly with Lightroom, these advanced profiles transform complex color adjustments into intuitive, one-click edits—without disrupting your creative process.
TECHNOLOGY
Constant Evolution
We refine and enhance our legacy offerings while pioneering new solutions, so your editing tools stay powerful, relevant, and ready for the future.
FRIENDLY NOTE
Terms of sale
Our products are digital, which means all sales are final—we can’t offer refunds, exchanges, or cancellations. But we get it—too many presets promise the world and leave you disappointed. Ours don’t. If you want proof before you commit, click ‘Try’ in the menu to see them in action—no surprises, no regrets. By completing your purchase, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.