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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

Grasnor In reply to ??? [2008-09-14 20:24:52 +0000 UTC]


It will.

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Imalittledarling In reply to ??? [2008-09-13 15:16:41 +0000 UTC]

Great tutorial.

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to Imalittledarling [2008-09-13 23:34:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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azurecorsair In reply to ??? [2008-09-13 15:02:13 +0000 UTC]

so cool and it's easy to understand

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DarkGearSuperSpammer [2008-09-13 14:03:57 +0000 UTC]

Oh yes, vintage XD. It's very usefull sometimes 8D

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Hisietari In reply to ??? [2008-09-13 10:34:20 +0000 UTC]

Wow, thanks so much, that sounds really easy! I don't do a lot digitally, so it's nice to get something as easy to follow as this tutorial. ^^ Thanks!

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to Hisietari [2008-09-13 11:38:16 +0000 UTC]

Aw, you're very welcome, i'm so glad it helped- I do know that a lot of people don't use photoshop too often, so this should give hints where to find all those filters goodluck!

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Hisietari In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2008-09-13 13:37:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! ^^ I bet it'll be helpful for other tasks beyond that as well.

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TehMiao In reply to ??? [2008-09-13 09:02:56 +0000 UTC]

awesome, thanks

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to TehMiao [2008-09-13 11:38:31 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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papierowa-dziewczyna In reply to ??? [2008-09-13 08:16:42 +0000 UTC]

really helpful tutorial.

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to papierowa-dziewczyna [2008-09-13 11:38:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks dear, goodluck with editing your photographs

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applextree [2008-09-06 01:41:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. This helped me a lot. :]]

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to applextree [2008-09-13 07:52:05 +0000 UTC]

I'm really pleased it helped, thank you for the feedback too.

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autumn-letters In reply to ??? [2008-08-26 01:25:15 +0000 UTC]

Very helpful tutorial! Thanks for posting.

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to autumn-letters [2008-08-26 04:28:50 +0000 UTC]

thanks for having a look!!

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brigex In reply to ??? [2008-08-02 11:03:22 +0000 UTC]

great!thanx

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to brigex [2008-08-04 07:30:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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ShelbySherlock In reply to ??? [2008-06-28 14:35:58 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome!

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guayasamin In reply to ??? [2008-06-06 00:57:26 +0000 UTC]

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lazysummerday In reply to ??? [2008-05-15 21:41:39 +0000 UTC]

gotta try this some time soon thanks for taking the time to make this tutorial!

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to lazysummerday [2008-05-15 22:11:21 +0000 UTC]

I'd love to see what you submit, please feel free to link me when you've submitted something.

You're welcome. ^^

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dave-dave-dave In reply to ??? [2008-05-15 00:18:02 +0000 UTC]

and the links, by the way...

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to dave-dave-dave [2008-05-15 01:07:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much.

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dave-dave-dave In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2008-05-20 12:47:50 +0000 UTC]

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dave-dave-dave In reply to ??? [2008-05-15 00:14:53 +0000 UTC]

nice tutorials. I like it...

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pocky-pon In reply to ??? [2008-05-11 03:46:39 +0000 UTC]

It looks very interesting!

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joannastar In reply to ??? [2008-05-10 00:13:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for this tutorial. I'd been longing to do processing like this and had no idea where to start, but one enjoyable evening later I have [link] and several ideas

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2Phaced [2008-05-09 12:01:45 +0000 UTC]

nice tutorial, looks easy to follow. might have to try this out on a random pic if i get bored one day

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Limetastic In reply to ??? [2008-05-09 08:20:30 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!!

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to Limetastic [2008-05-09 21:59:09 +0000 UTC]



Thank you sweetness. <33

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NinjaMaster13 [2008-05-09 03:05:52 +0000 UTC]

Nice tutorial Sarah, I'll be sure to try it out sometime.

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Jenna-Rose In reply to ??? [2008-05-08 23:56:50 +0000 UTC]

This is nice, I'll really have to try it!

I made something for you the other night; in "vintage", but it's not really my style so I had no idea how to do it. I just used some actions and lighting to get towards what I feel is a vintage look. It's nothing like this, so... dunno if you'll like it or not.

I haven't had time to upload it yet, but I will in the next day or so.

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to Jenna-Rose [2008-05-09 00:01:58 +0000 UTC]

Aww, I can't wait to see what you have created!! I'm sure it's fantastic. Thanks for letting me know & commenting. I hope this tutorial gives some better insight on colours and making your photo look its best. <3

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Jenna-Rose In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2008-05-09 00:05:38 +0000 UTC]

I have quite a few vintage PS actions and one that's called "old photo" which is cool. Except it seems everyone's version of vintage is slightly to drastically different! I will have to give this version a try, as I really like how your 'vintage' photos have the soft light and colors.

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to Jenna-Rose [2008-05-09 21:54:53 +0000 UTC]

You've got me all excited now, I really want to see what you come up with.
I think the whole process of learning about the technique is so much fun.

Aww thanks hon, I really appreciate how supportive you are. I'm always trying hard to improve. When people like yourself give me comments like these, I feel very inspired.

Thanks again.

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sambo797 In reply to ??? [2008-05-08 20:11:48 +0000 UTC]

I love the effects that come out!!!

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to sambo797 [2008-05-09 21:55:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Samantha.

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dammitMEL In reply to ??? [2008-05-08 18:30:57 +0000 UTC]

Ooh photoshop tutorials! I'll go look at some stock photos and see what I can come up with!

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to dammitMEL [2008-05-09 00:02:39 +0000 UTC]

If you need any help, just give me a buzz. <333

Goodluck & I can't wait to see what you come up with.

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final-release In reply to ??? [2008-05-08 12:58:19 +0000 UTC]

Yaye, Sarah. <3

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to final-release [2008-05-09 22:00:04 +0000 UTC]

Leti you're a sweetie.

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zacthetoad In reply to ??? [2008-05-08 11:58:27 +0000 UTC]

Good work Little Foot.

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to zacthetoad [2008-05-09 00:02:52 +0000 UTC]

Oi...

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EpharGy In reply to ??? [2008-05-08 11:45:17 +0000 UTC]

Very nicely done, im sure many people will use this

(adds to reference folder )

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to EpharGy [2008-05-09 00:03:22 +0000 UTC]

Sweet! Thanks for commenting, Kymbum. <3

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EpharGy In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2008-05-12 09:55:42 +0000 UTC]

Who knows, you may see one of shots come out with a vintage feel to it.

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anthylorrel In reply to ??? [2008-05-08 10:36:01 +0000 UTC]

I've been waiting for this. I'm so totally going vintage.

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to anthylorrel [2008-05-09 21:58:12 +0000 UTC]

awww You rock hon.

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anthylorrel In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2008-05-10 06:10:21 +0000 UTC]

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