Does your mom long for the good ol’ days?
While it may be impossible to gift her with a trip back in time this Mother’s Day, there are ways you can bring back those nostalgic feelings through photos.
Advancements in technology allow photographers of all skill levels the opportunity to create nostalgic images with modern day cameras. One of the easiest and cheapest ways to achieve a retro look is to invest in filters. For example, sepia filters add a yellow tint to pictures, making them look as though they were taken decades ago. Another option is to employ a diffusion filter or a softening filter which helps modify lighting so the photo takes on a more romantic look.
If you don’t own a camera that you can add a filter to, simply diffuse your source of light with translucent fabric. This technique creates a nostalgic look by softening shadows and casting a glow on objects that are reminiscent of a bygone era.
Then, there’s photo-editing. This is a go-to option for shutterbugs who prefer transforming photos without having to invest in filters or making adjustments during a shoot. Fortunately, there is no shortage of image editing software programs available to help you create an old-fashioned picture your mother will love. For example, Adobe Photoshop offers a host of special effect plug-ins that can be used on images in order to give them a vintage look. In addition, GIMP also features free plug-ins on its homepage that work to transform current images to ones that look as though they were taken in the 1930s. Just remember to select your images carefully prior to modifying them with photo editing software. After all, if you are looking to recreate a scene from yesteryear you don’t want the background to be cluttered with modern day objects, such as big screen TVs, personal computers or video games.
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