Summary
- Vintage photos often have a charm lacking in modern photos due to fades colours, grain, and imperfections that make them feel warm and nostalgic
- It is possible to recreate this using a smartphone
- Take flash photos in dim settings to capture the classic overexposed look, either positioning your subject close to the camera for a stark, high-contrast effect or diffuse the light to soften it by covering the phone’s flash with a piece of tissue paper
Old photos have a vintage charm that’s lacking in modern photos. Using your smartphone, you can recreate this vintage look with ease. Try out these tips to give your photos that timeless feel. Experiment with flash photography, shoot in 4:3 ratios with Polaroid-style borders, adjust white balance and saturation, simulate a 35mm full-frame shot, shoot in low light or add grain and blur, simulate light leaks and vignettes, and consider using vintage-inspired filters. Embrace imperfections to give your photos that timeless retro feel.