Vintage is (and has been) making a comeback. Not only are online and brick-and-mortar stores across the country featuring vintage clothing and décor, but photographers also are shooting and processing images to look vintage.
Why am I obsessed with vintage photography? The style gives character to an image and tells a story that would not be present with bright colors. Would a picture of a 1967 Ford Mustang tell more shot with rich colors, or with a faded and unsaturated look? I believe the vintage style gives a rough, classic and American feel to the Mustang.
Here are three of my photos where I used flat colors and cross processing to give a vintage feel to the image. The cherry blossom photo has an airy and angelic feel, while the overhead of Nice, France and the cathedral in Florence, Italy preserve the history of each city with a gritty, postcard-like look. View and purchase my vintage-style photos.
I also use this style in our shop at CJB Collectibles. I want each item we sell to have a story and the vintage-style helps portray that story. Plus, it gives each item a natural feel. Why would I place these items in front of an ultra-modern and white background?
Still, my photography is nowhere near some of these guys below. They all use natural light (a must for best vintage results) and really capture stories within their photos.
If nothing else, shooting in a vintage style adds interest to a relatively boring photo.
Do you have any favorite vintage-style photos?
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