Taylor's 1946 (B&W)

Taylor's 1946 (B&W) LUT — moody black-and-white for travel portraits

The gist: A $10 color grade that turns ordinary travel shots into high-contrast, nostalgic black-and-white images without hiring an editor.

• Built for contrast, not a flat filter: shadows and highlights are graded to "dance together" for a dynamic, vintage feel rather than a simple desaturation.
• Three exposure options included: the pack ships with three different exposure levels, so there's a starting point whether you shot in bright midday sun or a dim market stall.
• Flattering for faces: designed for portraiture and moody lighting, keeping skin tones smooth rather than blown out or muddy — useful for candid shots of people you meet on the road.
• Works on phone footage: compatible with standard LUT-import workflows in mobile and desktop editors, so no dedicated camera gear is required.

The LUT is created by Taylor Pendleton, a self-taught filmmaker and photographer at Moment known for blending nostalgic and modern styles across her published work.

Best for: travelers who shoot a lot of street portraits or moody architecture and want a consistent, timeless black-and-white look. Skip it if: you mainly shoot bright, saturated beach or nature content — a high-contrast B&W grade will fight that footage. Runs ~$10 — check the current price before buying.