March
30th
Hand Color Old Photos
The introduction of localized adjustments via the Adjustment Brush in Lightroom 2 is just beginning to reveal many creative uses. One possibility that may not be readily apparent is the ability to colorize or hand paint old black and white photos. We’ve all seen many Photoshop tutorials on how to apply this classic and nostalgic technique. But now, it’s possible to do directly in Lightroom.
Let’s start with an old photo. The young lad on the right happens to be my father-in-law who recently turned 90!



