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I Restore Vintage Photographs By Adding Colors To Them, Here’s The Result (16 Pics)
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A Dapper Group On Their Way To Church, Chicago 1940
I was born and raised in Bosnia, and my love for art, especially photography, led me to start my journey in Germany in 1998, where I lived for a decade. I am passionate about bringing old photos to life, as it's intriguing to see how they looked at that time in color.
To restore all the photos, I use Photoshop, which is quite time-consuming. Sometimes, I conduct research on the era of life, colors, etc., while other times I create a few different color versions and keep the one that feels best.
Country Store On A Dirt Road, July 1939, Gordonton, North Carolina
Photograph by Dorothea Lange.
I like this. Sometimes a busy B&W photo can be overwhelming to look at.
Why are people so overly critical?? It think they are great and unless you have something positive to say or have a professional critical or constructively critical comment leave it to yourself. This is someone's livelihood.
But saying that some of the colors stand out too much or something like that may well be helpful. If I were to paint a picture, and someone found the colors jarring, I'd want to know.
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Such a difference, I like how the signs, stand out, that is actually, how you would see them, being there !!!
Part of my childhood was spent in South Carolina. A few of the Old back-road country stores like this were still around in our area. I loved them, they were endlessly fascinating to a kid. They're all gone now now, nothing but memories.
looks like the petrol station from Flight Of The Navigator
Looks exactly like the country stores from Appalachia(my home) to those back roads of shell in North and South Carolina. Vivid colors and all!
I researched the location now.. Incredible ... please see the photo. 278092670_...576991.jpg 
Why is the gas GREEN? Was that an actual thing? Gotta love the porch columns. Otherwise, sorry... it's way overdone.
Its not like a green green.. I believe gas it is like that or?
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Some of it is a little too bright, and I question the choice of colors, like the bright purple overalls.
Why is the gas GREEN? Was that an actual thing? Gotta love the porch columns. Otherwise, sorry... it's way overdone.
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In my line of work, passion, and skill are essential. At times, it can be challenging to restore a beloved photo that is badly damaged, but I always try my best, and if necessary, I get creative and recreate the missing parts to make it look seamless.
I would advise anyone pursuing photography to always take their time. A photo speaks volumes about the photographer and the subject, so it's essential to put in the necessary effort. It's also crucial not to let negative criticism discourage you, as it can make you stronger and better.
Centerville, California. This Youngster Is Awaiting An Evacuation Bus. Evacuees Of Japanese Ancestry Will Be Housed In War Relocation Authority Centers For The Duration
Young Mill Workers In Massachusetts, 1911. Back When There Were No Big Labor Regulations
The Black and white photo was poor quality but I did the best I could.
Through my work, I not only honor the past but also preserve it for future generations. By breathing new life into old photographs, I create a connection between the past and the present and remind us of the beauty that exists in both. My art serves as a testament to the power of photography and the importance of preserving history.
Hayward, California. Members Of The Mochida Family Awaiting The Evacuation Bus. Identification Tags Are Used To Aid In Keeping The Family Unit Intact During All Phases Of Evacuation
Spacelander Was The Bicycle Of The Future, 1946-1960
Vintage Bathing Suits, Funny Boys Flexing Muscles On The Beach. Swimsuit Print, 1950's Vintage Photo
Vikki Dougan Turns A Few Heads In 1957
The Cigarette Industry Began A Strong Marketing Campaign Geared Toward Women Beginning In The 1920s In The United States
Vintage Photography Print. Army Soldier Cutting Hair
Scott Fitzerald And Wife Zelda At Dellwood
Chevrolet - Broken Wheel In Dc 1923
Golfer Standing On The Car. 1920's
Couple With The Buick, California, 1930
I am overwhelmed by the shades of blue.All of the colors are oversaturated. Clothes of the 40s and 50s were not so flamboyant. I remember couples wearing more conservative beige and light brown. The early 50s were a time of pastels and geometric shapes after the big shoulders of the 40s.
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OP wildly overestimates their own talent. "Mastered" is hardly the word I would choose. The skin tones are flat and unnatural for most of the subjects and the colors wildly oversaturated. Several of them look like they forgot to colorize parts of the photo, creating a jarring effect. Stick with it OP, you have promise. But don't let it be clouded by hubris.
I appreciate the effort. But absolutely agree. I would be highly disappointed if I commissioned worked and received an image that looked like any one of the above.
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Very interesting, but the colors were overdone, perhaps there is a reason !!!
Be it still photos or movies, I'm not a fan of colorization. It's a piece of history. Leave it alone.
Totally agree, don't get why you're being down voted. I probably will be too. History needs respect not people guessing what it looked like in colour.
Load More Replies... As someone who actually has "mastered" the art of digital restoration with formal training and 15 years of professional exp, you should really stay in your lane lol. Try a bit harder to understand detail colors and era specific trends before saying "master"
I like these. I think the vivid colors give the photos a dream-like quality.
That is a good way, to describe the finish product !!!
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I usually prefer black and white because colors can be so distracting. B & W film could provide a different depth of tones. These were interesting, but didn't feel accurate.
I like them. They’re not like the originals, they’re their own thing. Kids going to church wearing colors like spring flowers. It invites a new look at an old item, it doesn’t replace the old, but is an interesting cover of an older song, so to speak.
To add to the comments on the colours, especially the blues being a bit oversaturated, the sky replacement in some of the images seem somewhat awkward. Good effort though.
I like them and think if you want to be supportive of other people's art you should say something positive as well. It's fine to criticize constructively but every one on here sounds like a bunch of snobby a-holes
Your work is astounding. I have a question how do you know what the actual colors are from black and whote photos?
You don't know the colors, hence the very modern colors on the colorized pics.
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Lousy title. I'm not sure if the author or a rogue editor is responsible: if the latter, I hope the author is suitably disgruntled, since photo restoration and colourising black and white photos are two very different things, which can of course both be applied to the same photos, but "Restore Vintage Photographs By Adding Colors To Them" is nonsense!
Hey, @Nedim: I like your work and the way it brings the subjects to life. Hope you continue to refine your skills. I'd like to see more.
They won't. They just downvote you for defending yourself but notice it's the same few all the way through. You can pretty much match the downvotes to the critics . Don't give up these are great
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OP wildly overestimates their own talent. "Mastered" is hardly the word I would choose. The skin tones are flat and unnatural for most of the subjects and the colors wildly oversaturated. Several of them look like they forgot to colorize parts of the photo, creating a jarring effect. Stick with it OP, you have promise. But don't let it be clouded by hubris.
I appreciate the effort. But absolutely agree. I would be highly disappointed if I commissioned worked and received an image that looked like any one of the above.
Load More Replies... Very interesting, but the colors were overdone, perhaps there is a reason !!!
Be it still photos or movies, I'm not a fan of colorization. It's a piece of history. Leave it alone.
Totally agree, don't get why you're being down voted. I probably will be too. History needs respect not people guessing what it looked like in colour.
Load More Replies... As someone who actually has "mastered" the art of digital restoration with formal training and 15 years of professional exp, you should really stay in your lane lol. Try a bit harder to understand detail colors and era specific trends before saying "master"
I like these. I think the vivid colors give the photos a dream-like quality.
That is a good way, to describe the finish product !!!
Load More Replies... I usually prefer black and white because colors can be so distracting. B & W film could provide a different depth of tones. These were interesting, but didn't feel accurate.
I like them. They’re not like the originals, they’re their own thing. Kids going to church wearing colors like spring flowers. It invites a new look at an old item, it doesn’t replace the old, but is an interesting cover of an older song, so to speak.
To add to the comments on the colours, especially the blues being a bit oversaturated, the sky replacement in some of the images seem somewhat awkward. Good effort though.
I like them and think if you want to be supportive of other people's art you should say something positive as well. It's fine to criticize constructively but every one on here sounds like a bunch of snobby a-holes
Your work is astounding. I have a question how do you know what the actual colors are from black and whote photos?
You don't know the colors, hence the very modern colors on the colorized pics.
Load More Replies... Lousy title. I'm not sure if the author or a rogue editor is responsible: if the latter, I hope the author is suitably disgruntled, since photo restoration and colourising black and white photos are two very different things, which can of course both be applied to the same photos, but "Restore Vintage Photographs By Adding Colors To Them" is nonsense!
Hey, @Nedim: I like your work and the way it brings the subjects to life. Hope you continue to refine your skills. I'd like to see more.
They won't. They just downvote you for defending yourself but notice it's the same few all the way through. You can pretty much match the downvotes to the critics . Don't give up these are great
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