Step 1:Add a Gradient Map
I suggest you to start editing your photo with the Gradient Map. Go to Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Gradient Map. Here choose the Blue, Yellow, Blue gradient preset. Don’t forget to check the Reverse option.
Step 2 Change the Opacity
Now you should reduce the opacity of the gradient map layer. I’ve dropped it to 30%. The result:
Step 3 Inner Shadow
Add an Inner Shadow layer style to your design. For that, go to the layers panel and double-click on the Background layer, then click OK. Now you can work with your background layer.
Layer > Layer Style > Inner Shadow. Apply the Color Burn blend mode and other settings shown below.
Step 4 Gradient Overlay Layer Style
The algorithm is the same: go to Go to Layer > Layer Style > Gradient Overlay and copy all settings below.
Step 5 Add some textures
As we already know texture is a key element of vintage design. Let’s add the texture to portrait. I use this one, but you can choose any retro texture you like.
Step 6 Play with some options
We have almost finished our wirk! Let’s play with gradients, curves and saturation to get any result you want. Below, you can see different versions of the final outcome:
Conclusion
Look at this pretty final result! This easy-to-follow tutorial will help you give the same look to your own photo 🙂
