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QUICK PHOTOSHOP TUTORIAL: VINTAGE STYLE

So many people have asked me for some tips on creating a classy vintage-styled photograph. I've put together a small tutorial on the main tips, but there are MANY more. I'll touch on these now, as I couldn't fit them in the tutorial above.

Create a classic lighting to your vintage photo. Click on Filter > Render > Lighting Effects. Choose Omni or Spotlight, and change the directions to create what you want.
Image > Adjustments > Photo Filter can be a great tool to use when you really want to speed up the process. It can make your picture have a soft warm light, or a cold harsh blue light to it.
Filter > Texture > Grain is interesting to play with, but not always necessary. It'll make a photo look like it's from the 1800s though (if it's black and white). A bad quality look can still look amazing.
Brightness/Contrast, and Curves can help your vintage colours stand out, so don't forget to play with them too.
Duplicate your image, and click in the layers window and choose different types of Light. I always use Soft Light, and you can do the same with a "New Layer" and a pretty colour on top of your picture. Don't forget about the opacity though, mine's set to 20% usually.

If anyone is stuck with photoshop and needs help, I'm always answering every note I get, so feel free to note or comment.

Amazing Tutorials/Brushes/Textures You Must Look At:
+Package Vintage Grunge by Resurgere
+Free Photoshop Brushes
+Vintage effect tutorial
+Vintage Brushes by Purple-Quartz-Brush
+Vintage Photo Effect



EDIT: ...WOW! My first ever DD! This is such a huge surprise and honour, as this tutorial was my first one to make and all my effort in it has been rewarded for it- so thank you SO much, `joannastar for suggesting, and `Hanratty-Stock for featuring:. I hope everyone else benefits from the tutorial. If you have questions or want to show me what you've created, please do note me!
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Comments: 209

xMariah In reply to ??? [2010-03-01 00:47:28 +0000 UTC]

This is such an amazing tutorial! thank you for making it.

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to xMariah [2010-03-01 11:46:45 +0000 UTC]

You're so welcome!!

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Korean-Goodness [2010-02-15 21:29:41 +0000 UTC]

Gotta love actually helpful tutorials C: Thanks!

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to Korean-Goodness [2010-02-15 21:37:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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Hermy87 [2009-12-01 16:36:42 +0000 UTC]

Wiiiii!!! >////<

I love your tutorial so much!! I've already used it with a photo.

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minifoot In reply to ??? [2009-09-09 10:12:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for posting this very helpful tutorial. I used some of your advice on two images so far: my latest deviantID and Vintage Autumn . Again, thank you!

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arabesque-o In reply to ??? [2009-09-01 02:10:08 +0000 UTC]

very helpful!
Thanks

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to arabesque-o [2009-09-07 05:57:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you too!

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arabesque-o In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2009-09-08 01:47:08 +0000 UTC]

Sure

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PhantomCarnival [2009-08-03 09:31:26 +0000 UTC]

Love it <3

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to PhantomCarnival [2009-08-04 04:06:58 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou!

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Mei-Chan01 [2009-06-08 16:30:33 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful on how you did the colors

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floobity [2009-05-30 01:43:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for posting this!

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to floobity [2009-06-02 23:22:27 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. !

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deeMM [2009-05-13 12:44:19 +0000 UTC]

Pretty pretty tutorial...

And usefull too! I always wanted to try this

Thanks!!

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to deeMM [2009-06-02 23:42:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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deeMM In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2009-06-05 14:06:42 +0000 UTC]

I used your tutorial on my DA ID pic... Someone already told me I got the collours all wrong... But they seem fine to me! I guess it could be my monitor... Please let it be the monitor and not my head or my eyes!!

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hajime9yui [2009-05-11 14:47:09 +0000 UTC]

very helpful!! X3

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to hajime9yui [2009-06-02 23:44:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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overclouded [2009-05-10 06:28:06 +0000 UTC]

awesome!!
now I know how it works! great

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to overclouded [2009-06-02 23:47:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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Ursatoy [2009-05-06 08:13:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! (:

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to Ursatoy [2009-06-02 23:49:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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KatApple [2009-04-06 05:28:33 +0000 UTC]

This tutorial is absolutely amazing!

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to KatApple [2009-04-06 06:25:17 +0000 UTC]

Well I'm so happy you think so

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Passionate-Girl [2009-03-29 17:29:09 +0000 UTC]

Wow thanks.

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gabriellaroxanne In reply to ??? [2009-03-21 21:10:06 +0000 UTC]

Wow, I've always wanted to know how photos get that effect - but I was just stuck at the photo filters Thanks

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to gabriellaroxanne [2009-03-23 09:35:40 +0000 UTC]

Glad it works for you thanks for letting me know!

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PatrickRuegheimer [2009-03-19 09:22:46 +0000 UTC]

very nice. :'D

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to PatrickRuegheimer [2009-03-20 20:56:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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PatrickRuegheimer In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2009-03-20 22:11:21 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome, thanks for the tut!.

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kishui [2009-03-11 23:46:36 +0000 UTC]

oh u have a DD :*
Congrats, darlin
i wish i could have one ^^

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to kishui [2009-03-11 23:56:11 +0000 UTC]

You might in the future you never know. I never knew or expected I would get one, it was a huge shock.. I will make more tutorials when I have the time, probably on easter holidays thankyou!!

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kishui In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2009-03-12 00:00:42 +0000 UTC]

hm maybe....MAYBE ;]my photos are too bad
i mean...for DD ?? ... you welcome, dear ^^

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diamonddesignsz [2009-03-11 18:01:53 +0000 UTC]

lovely

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to diamonddesignsz [2009-03-11 23:57:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much, hope it was useful <3

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Bishop-Of-Balance In reply to ??? [2009-02-16 13:15:21 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic , Thank you!

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to Bishop-Of-Balance [2009-02-19 07:34:26 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure. Thank you too.

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Anajs In reply to ??? [2009-02-10 11:18:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for this nice tutorial, I used it here

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Yinatsi In reply to ??? [2009-02-02 13:16:33 +0000 UTC]

Ahmaziiiing. Thanks <3

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to Yinatsi [2009-02-05 00:36:02 +0000 UTC]

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catieisavampire159 In reply to ??? [2009-02-01 03:45:26 +0000 UTC]

i used this here: [link]
thank you very much!

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to catieisavampire159 [2009-02-05 00:36:15 +0000 UTC]

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catieisavampire159 In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2009-02-05 01:54:00 +0000 UTC]

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stalit In reply to ??? [2009-01-19 06:30:55 +0000 UTC]

This helped me out so much.
Ive been wondering how to get that effect for ages!
Thank you!

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OneCinnamonGirl In reply to ??? [2009-01-05 09:59:47 +0000 UTC]

As you know, I'm all new in this photography stuff so this is really usefull for me especially because I'm a great vintage style lover !! Thank you, Sarah, I can't wait to try it ! !!

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to OneCinnamonGirl [2009-01-06 11:05:36 +0000 UTC]

Aww I cant wait to see what you come up with, Oana if you need more help, I am here for you! good luck!!

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OneCinnamonGirl In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2009-01-06 11:15:37 +0000 UTC]

oh my, I hope I won't dissapoint you !! I'll do my best to make a great vintage photo and thanks a lot for being soo helpfull !!

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strwberri-girl In reply to ??? [2009-01-04 05:39:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Can't wait to try it.

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to strwberri-girl [2009-01-04 22:23:03 +0000 UTC]

Good luck!!

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