"The Ricoh Formula” - My Ricoh GR IIIx Workflow

"The Ricoh Formula" is my personal workflow for using the Ricoh GR IIIx to achieve fast, professional results that stand out.

Introduction
It all started a few years ago when I bought my first Ricoh as a travel companion. I wanted to avoid carrying bulky or overly expensive cameras, which I primarily used for paid work. Initially, I wasn’t sold on the idea of film simulations—perhaps because the film recipes I found online or in apps didn’t match my taste. Instead, I relied heavily on Lightroom for editing.

Later that year, after selling my first Ricoh, I ended up buying another one. This time, I focused on creating a workflow that was fast, reliable in different lighting conditions and captured the exact vibe I wanted—without depending solely on Lightroom or paid apps. That’s when I developed The Ricoh Formula.

This formula combines specific in-camera settings and profiles with custom LUTs designed to work seamlessly with them and can be applied on the go in a plethora of apps. Why LUTs? Check out this blog post to learn more!

Image Samples
Here are some examples of images captured with the Ricoh GR IIIx and graded exclusively using The Ricoh Formula:

If you’re interested in achieving the same results, you can find The Ricoh Formula in my Store.