In this tutorial I’ll show you how to create a vintage and romantic scene of old memories, using a variety of photo manipulation techniques. You’ll learn how to combine different stock images into a cohesive scene, work with different tools, create brushes and use lighting/blending techniques.

What you’ll be creating

We will start to create this photo manipulation with the work on the main stage – frames. Turn them into old photos, using a variety of filters and techniques. Then proceed to the main picture. I will tell you in detail how to make my “live photo” effect. The last step will be to work on the general atmosphere and entourage. This tutorial is designed for any level of knowledge of Photoshop. I used Photoshop 2014 for creation of this artwork. You can use any version of Photoshop.

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Step 1

First open Photoshop and let’s start! At this time we do not create a new document, and immediately open image of wood texture (wood_texture_4_by_rifificz-d38h68h, of course, if you did not rename the image :)). Go to File > Open and select image “wood_texture_4_by_rifificz-d38h68h”. This will be our background. We will not change its size. Also image resolution suits me.

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Step 2

First we arrange a cards on the table. First, we add the central frame, because it is the main object of attention and everything else we add In accordance with this frame. Go to File > Place (Place Embedded), select image “old_frame_by_mariasemelevich-d7yx5ee” (Old frame 1).

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Step 3

First you need to properly locate it. Use the Free Transform tool (Ctrl/Cmd+ T or Edit > Free Transform) to resize the layer like shown in the image below. To increase in proportion from center of frame, hold Shift + Cmd/Ctrl on keyboard.

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Step 4

Now add Old frame 2 in working document. Go to File > Place (Place Embedded), select image “Very_old_frame____by_GrandeOmbre” Place and resize (Ctrl/Cmd+ T or Edit > Free Transform) this frame like shown in the image below. Rotate this frame a little to the overall picture did not look so boring.

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Step 5

To hide part of the frame under the previous, grab and drag it under the layer with first frame. Now let us make our picture more interesting. Duplicate twice this frame. Use Cmd/Ctrl+ J or Layer > Duplicate Layer. Remember that these layers with the frames should be under a layer of the first frame.

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Step 6

Use the Free Transform tool (Ctrl/Cmd+ T or Edit > Free Transform) to place and rotate each layer like shown in the image below. I did not change their size, that they were identical. Frame, highlighted in red, mostly hidden behind the central frame. Frame, highlighted in blue, is located in a landscape orientation. So the picture will be more interesting. It is not necessary to add very many frames, so as not to weight the image. Otherwise, it will cease to be harmonious.

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Step 7

Now you can start creating weathered and ragged edges on the frames. Add a layer mask (Layer > Layer Mask > Reveal All or use icon on Layer panel) to all layers with the frame, except the central frame.

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Let’s get started! Take Lasso Tool (L) and select the bright part of the frame. The main thing is to make a ragged outline. Do not aspire to do much deeper cracks and do not cut the dark part of the frame. You cannot select the entire frame at once, but select a small parts. So it will be easier and the result will be better. When you close the path, grab some free space to avoid the small remnants of the frame.

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Now let’s remove the selected piece. Select layer mask of necessary frame, set background color to black (D) and use Cmd/Ctrl + Del to fill this selection. Piece that you saw disappear.

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Step 8

Do the previous step with the remaining two frames. Try not to make much larger crack. You can vary cracks removing any corner frame or whatever you come up with. I advise you to leave some parts of frame of the flat, so they will be more realistic.

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Step 9

Now let’s create the shadow. Shadow, though short, but should be. To create a shadow to each frame, I added style “Drop Shadow”. For each frame will have a shadow with different values, but one angle. On the example of the central frame, I will show how to do it. Go to Layer > Layer Style > Drop Shadow or use Style icon on a Layer Panel.

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Set settings to each value and be sure to set the angle of the shadow (I have angle 104). The angle of the shadow, I focused on the bright spot in the upper left corner of a wooden texture. If you set the angle for one style, it will continue for the rest.

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Step 10

Add style “Drop Shadow” to every layer with the frames as shown in images below.

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Step 11

We proceed to the transformation of this frames in the old photographs. And we start with the side frames. First make the left frame. Go to File > Place (Place Embedded), select image “edinburgh_street_by_europestock” (Edinburgh street).

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Flip Horizontal this image, it will look more interesting. Go to Edit > Transform > Flip Horizontal. Use the Free Transform tool (Ctrl/Cmd+ T or Edit > Free Transform) to resize, shape and the angle of the dark field of frame, like shown in the image below. Try to picture fills the entire dark area. Let the photos a little beyond the edge (but just a little, 2-3px).

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Step 12

Change Blending Mode to “Overlay” and set Opacity: 62%. So has become like an old photo. Now Let’s give a little bit of antiquity. Go to Filter > Filter Gallery…

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In Filter Gallery open folder “Texture” and select filter “Grain”. This filter adds a bit of color noise and give grain, which is typical for old photos. Make settings like shown in the image below.

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Step 13

Now I have decided to add a little spots on the image to create the effect of fading and damage in a “long journey”. Create a New Layer (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + N or use new layer icon on Layer panel).

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Now we need a special brush to spot look realistic. I used the usual “Chalk” brush (it is in a standard set of Photoshop brushes), but I modified it. Select brush “Chalk 60 pixels” and press F5 to move in Brush settings.

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Make settings like shown in the images below. Be sure to save this brush, because it will be needed us in future. Set brush Opacity: 40%. If you have a brush with a more interesting texture or shape, you can use them. If the spots will come out beyond the old photo, then remove it, used Eraser Tool (E).

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Step 14

Set the color #a3a3a3 and draw a spots on the photo, but do not overdo it :) Do not need too many spots, quite a few in different places. Try to put one spot, so that it be one flow. Change Blending Mode to this layer to “Overlay”.

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To spots did not look so sharp, I blurred it. Add to this layer filter “Gaussian Blur” (Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur…). In the window that appears set Radius: 3px. If you are not sure in a result of the used of filters, then I suggest you to convert layer for Smart Filters before applying the filter (Filter > Convert for Smart filters). So you will be able to remove the filter, clean it in needed places or change Blending mode. In this step, I will do so, but you do it is not necessary. You can just add a filter.

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