Vintage Photos.

[oldfireguy]

I shoot for a couple of historical groups in the area and we have been trying to get a vintage look out of digital photos. Here are a few from some shoots I did.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/fredcwdoc/_FSW0010.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/fredcwdoc/DSC_1424copy.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/fredcwdoc/_DSC0091.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/fredcwdoc/_FSW0006.jpg

[Antarctican]

I would say you succeeded...the processing and vignetting really helps make the shots look as if they were taken a long time ago (as do the simple hairstyles on the women, the fact they are not making eye contact or smiling, and of course their clothing).

I like the shot of the bearded man, but it doesn't seem to have the same 'old photo' feel to it...he could be an old salt who just got off a boat from some other country.

[oldfireguy]

I agree on the shot of "Tom". It's a case of two different projects with two different looks. Thanks for the comments and taking time to look.

[Antarctican]

Is it a special outfit/hat he is wearing?

[Aggie]

More!

[oldfireguy]

He's dressed as an early soldier, C-1850's.

[PhotoJet]

These are great! I'd say about the only thing you could do to make them look older is to beat the stuffing out of them! :batterup: You know... that 'distressed' look! hahaha

Seriously, these are really nice! :big grin:

[oldfireguy]

Thanks everyone.

[kundalini]

I do believe you nailed the look OFG. These have the feel of going through my grandmothers' picture albums.

If at some time you would like to discuss your method, I would certainly be interested.

Well done.

[invisible]

Very interesting post-processing. All look great, but I think the last one is the one that could most easily pass for a photograph from yesteryear.

(I love the word "yesteryear". :lol:)