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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

Whimsical-Dreams In reply to ??? [2013-10-01 13:33:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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SantoshSalunle [2012-09-05 07:05:28 +0000 UTC]

Nice

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Nojicakes [2012-04-05 15:12:04 +0000 UTC]

This makes it so much easier than some of the other tutorials I've read about this style. Now I'll be able to have the look I wanted for my engagement pictures but couldn't quite figure out. Thank you so much!

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Chiconation [2012-02-23 06:57:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for this one~ c:

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georgiadevine [2012-02-19 06:05:07 +0000 UTC]

considering how amazing your photos look in a vitage style, im definatley going to try this! thank you for sharing (:

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to georgiadevine [2012-02-19 07:14:31 +0000 UTC]

thanks hun! Definitely try it and show me the results !

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georgiadevine In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2012-02-19 16:26:03 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome! yes, i definatley will

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Fukzelin [2011-10-31 10:15:05 +0000 UTC]

cool! I really want to try this out ^^

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LadyishEnough [2011-04-14 00:27:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for making this I've always been a huge fan of the vintage type photos on dA & now I can try to achieve the same effect! Thank you!

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wancub [2011-04-11 15:21:19 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much for ''TUTORIAL''

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keluar-garis [2011-03-12 02:33:19 +0000 UTC]

this is the best yet simplest vintage tutorial I ever found.

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Pig-Hugger [2011-01-29 07:24:43 +0000 UTC]

I have a bizarre question - what is the name of the font you used? I adore it, but I have no idea as to the title.

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Celtic-Knot [2011-01-28 22:16:14 +0000 UTC]

very cool and easy..i have often used the navy blue>exclusion trick but the render>clouds was new..thanks

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alalara [2010-12-23 15:22:22 +0000 UTC]

Great tutorial!!!

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hikari-hinata-chan [2010-12-16 19:03:05 +0000 UTC]

nice finish

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lollipopgirl17 [2010-12-12 16:48:35 +0000 UTC]

I loved it! Thanks!!

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psephology [2010-12-04 16:38:30 +0000 UTC]

Very simple and helpful. Favorited!

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mpdtcastelo [2010-09-19 08:35:27 +0000 UTC]

WOW tnks so much! this really helps TvT

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Firefly-Path [2010-09-10 20:19:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much this is an amazing tutorial!

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BloodRelic [2010-09-03 14:33:53 +0000 UTC]

awesome tutorial, thank you for putting it up

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to BloodRelic [2010-09-04 00:19:05 +0000 UTC]

Anytime!

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MehreenFreed [2010-08-24 19:23:53 +0000 UTC]

Your tutorial helped me to make this texture .I wanted you to know that.And thank you.

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MehreenFreed [2010-08-24 16:43:17 +0000 UTC]

I want you to know that I really appreciated your tutorial.I can now create a vintage image out of any ordinary photograph and I owe you that.I want to thank you for your help and your kindness.It is much appreciated.
have a good day ahead.

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HeyThereYoungDreamer [2010-08-09 07:56:40 +0000 UTC]

Simple, but certainly very helpful! Thank you so much!

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Elena-sugarock [2010-07-14 18:06:24 +0000 UTC]

pretty helpful and easy to understand

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manuela07bertha [2010-07-10 10:44:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for these tutorials! I can't wait to use them!

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to manuela07bertha [2010-07-11 02:58:03 +0000 UTC]

I hope they are useful for you Best of luck!

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manuela07bertha In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2010-07-15 14:11:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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SakuraDevil [2010-07-09 07:52:05 +0000 UTC]

thanks :"D its nice !

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to SakuraDevil [2010-07-10 01:12:09 +0000 UTC]

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bhongzkie [2010-07-06 09:26:51 +0000 UTC]

Tnx!

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SangreToxika [2010-06-26 04:27:50 +0000 UTC]

I just want to say, Thank you so much for your help. This tutorial has been really helpful. ^_^

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to SangreToxika [2010-07-01 09:04:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for letting me know, I'm pleased to hear that. If you do ever need any help you can note me.

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SangreToxika In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2010-07-01 17:06:25 +0000 UTC]

Oh trust me i will ^_^

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Cyantre [2010-05-22 00:54:30 +0000 UTC]

This is a great tutorial. I love that vintage look on photos. I'm going to have to try this very soon.

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to Cyantre [2010-05-22 00:59:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, John. Please do try it, if you need any help or anything, you're more than welcome to note me.

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Cyantre In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2010-05-22 16:24:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much, I'll keep that in mind.

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Asagi-Suisen [2010-05-11 02:37:13 +0000 UTC]

Awesome Tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to Asagi-Suisen [2010-05-21 05:56:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Asagi-Suisen In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2010-05-23 01:14:15 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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VsGlamourous [2010-04-16 03:35:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to VsGlamourous [2010-05-21 05:56:09 +0000 UTC]

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aa-girl0713 [2010-04-12 12:32:27 +0000 UTC]

Wow, you're amazing. Really!
Your tutorials are really helpful!

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to aa-girl0713 [2010-04-12 12:35:24 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad to help in any way I can.

Thank you so much, you're a real sweetie.

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aa-girl0713 In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2010-04-12 12:42:22 +0000 UTC]

I shall watch you now. Teehee!
Keep up the awesome work!

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to aa-girl0713 [2010-04-13 09:02:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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aa-girl0713 In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2010-04-15 03:35:35 +0000 UTC]

No problem!

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Faerie-StarV [2010-03-31 20:18:56 +0000 UTC]

I have never done a vintage before but your tutorial would be very useful to me.

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Whimsical-Dreams In reply to Faerie-StarV [2010-03-31 21:27:53 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. Let me know if you need any help, I'm only a note away.

Thank you.

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Faerie-StarV In reply to Whimsical-Dreams [2010-03-31 21:30:04 +0000 UTC]

I will when I have a free time.

Your welcome.

Forgive me for bringing this up but weren't you used to be a member of Iheartcolors club? I saw your comment on the blog and I have to say that I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels that she's being harsh on other members.

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