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oldfireguy
03-23-2009, 01:44 PM
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
03-23-2009, 02:03 PM
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
03-23-2009, 03:50 PM
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
03-23-2009, 03:53 PM
Is it a special outfit/hat he is wearing?

Aggie
03-23-2009, 04:19 PM
More!

oldfireguy
03-23-2009, 04:29 PM
He's dressed as an early soldier, C-1850's.

PhotoJet
03-23-2009, 07:21 PM
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
03-23-2009, 07:31 PM
Thanks everyone.

kundalini
03-23-2009, 07:46 PM
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
03-23-2009, 07:50 PM
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:)