NIK Collection’s Silver Efex Pro is a renowned plugin for crafting stunning black and white conversions. But did you know this versatile tool holds a secret weapon for vintage toning enthusiasts as well? Silver Efex Pro boasts a powerful color toning suite, unlocking a world of vintage aesthetics and creative
You don’t need to light paint everything to create drama with vehicles. Sometimes, less really is more. Here, we create jaw-dropping rim lighting while keeping most of the truck in mysterious shadow with this night photo. What is light painting? The term is often used loosely to describe any addition
There are few things in night photography more enjoyable than light painting vintage vehicles. I will describe how I light-painted this old Buick automobile so you can join in the fun. A quick word about light painting Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any
I love vintage automobiles. And I love mystery and weirdness. Here’s how I went about light painting a vintage Model A in total darkness. What is light painting? Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though,
You can create a great sense of mystery by light painting old vehicles on foggy, misty nights. I describe how I light-painted this old Chevrolet car in six steps. A quick word about light painting Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any addition of
How did I illuminate this amazing Cadillac and garage in a ghost town while the camera shutter was open in this long exposure photo? Glad you asked. I will describe how I used light painting to illuminate and add interest to a photo taken near a full moon at night.
I recently had a couples photoshoot, we wanted something a little out of the box. Jess was a RockaBilly model and has shot some cool 1950s vibes with me before, but this time her partner Daniel was joining her in the studio. Creating a theme I went on Pinterest and
Got a cool image you want to give the vintage treatment to? It’s easy to create vintage looks in Lightroom Classic in just a few quick steps. 1. Convert to Black and White Give a few subtle adjustments as required, like the contrast, highlights and shadows, etc. Then select the
Sepia toning in photography became popular in the 1920s not only for its aesthetic qualities, but because the chemicals used prevented photographs from fading and prolonged the image’s life. These days, we associate sepia toning with nostalgia and can easily replicate the soft brown vintage look in the digital darkroom
Regardless of what genre you shoot, you should always look at choosing a subject that ‘speaks’ to you. That way you are more likely to study it and unlock its secrets. If it is a location you enjoy visiting often, you are only too happy to explore and find great
Near the end of a long evening, I was packing up to go when I walked past this old yellow service station, which appeared to be in the midst of being refurbished. I couldn’t say no. Here’s how I used “light painting” to illuminate and add interest to a photo
It’s almost car show season here in the Midwest and shooting them can be quite fun, yet they pose some unique challenges. Many of the techniques and principles used in photographing architecture can be applied to shooting vehicles. Put your camera down It can be overwhelming when you first walk
