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Before and After Picture

During the Christmas season, one of our festivities was held at an old hotel which was renovated into a restaurant.  They had several antique items arranged all around.  This one caught my eye, knowing it would be a great experience for photo editing!

Straight Out of the Camera Shot:
Christmas 2010 016
It wouldn’t take much editing to bring out the naturally vintage look:
Christmas 2010 016two
Here I cropped the photo some, gave it texture and a vintage edging:
Christmas 2010 016bw
All edits were done in Photoshop Elements.

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  1. UnknownDecember 30, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    OMG love the second frame!

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  2. faith ann raiderDecember 30, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    I love the second one too!!

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  3. ShannanDecember 30, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Those are some awesome edits. Love the Vintage feel to them!

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  4. Miss DebbieDecember 30, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Love the Victrola! It must have been a neat place to have a party.

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  5. CharleneDecember 30, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    That first edit...totally awesome! Such a great idea for a vintage shot.

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  6. SharonDecember 30, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Really liked this - I collect antiques, so this Victrola was "right up my alley!" I have a cabinet one - it's one of my "treasures."

    You know what I thought of as I looked at these pictures? That God can take my old "vintage" self (my "before") and make me something brand new (my "after")~

    Happy New Year!

    GOD BLESS!

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  7. Jessica MarieDecember 31, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    I LOVE that vintage effect!!!

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  8. *Jess*December 31, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    very vintage!!

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