Susan Elise Shiebler Blog

05.05.10

I forget every year how busy spring really is! I have about 5 major projects going on at once, and that's aside from studio and outdoor sessions, proofing and editing!

Here, at last, are my favorites from a retro series just finished. In post processing and editing, sometimes there is as much of an artistic challenge as there is initially behind the lens. I usually like to mix up color, black and white and even an occasional antique tone in a set of proofs. Sometimes, however, I really like a series to be color consistent.

In this set, I focused mainly on that unique vintage feel that photos have from the 1930's and 40's. We've all seen them. Photographs in different shapes and sizes with torn edges and that distinctive yellowish, antique tint. They are usually stored carefully in boxes by our parents or grandparents, stowed on closet shelves or in attic corners. As a child, I would stare forever at just one photo looking at every detail and trying to imagine what life must have been like then compared to life now.

While there is a black and white in this series and even a tinted color shot, I mainly wanted that antique look. The beautiful '38 Chrysler and some vintage clothes really gave us the feeling of going back in time. We also had a lot of fun!

We styled one of our family Christmas cards one year with a 1940's theme. (see our site in the Holiday Theme gallery). People ask me if this session concept is available, the answer is absolutely! These sessions just require a lot planning. They can also easily be incorporated into a traditional session with a few prop and wardrobe changes. In the 1940's themed card, we even added old family pictures in frames on the wall. It's authentic and "includes" special relatives in the photo who may no longer be here.

With a little creativity, the right props and clothes and some serious post editing time, you can feel a little like you're living a scene from a great bygone era.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy this beautiful spring weather!

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Anonymous:

The photo of Elissa in the car has a Narnia feel to me. She looks so beautiful & grown up. I love all of these! Keep up the good work!! =)

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