LOMO

Step 3

Now we’re going to add a Color Balance adjustment layer. This will mainly add a slight green tint to the gray areas in the photo. Add a Color Balance adjustment layer.

In the Color balance settings, click on the Shadows option and adjust the settings so that the shadows have a green tint. The settings will be different depending on the white balance in your photo, but the settings in the image below should be a good start to get this effect.

Now we’re going to introduce some yellows to the highlights to create the LOMO skin tones. Click on the Highlights option and use the settings below. Again, you may have to change the settings slightly depending on your photo’s white balance.

Step 4

We have the color effects done, so now all we have to do is add a vignette. Remember earlier when I said I’ll show you how to add a vignette using an adjustment layer? Here’s how: Use a Gradient fill layer.

Use the settings below. You should now have a very soft vignette.

Click on the gradient and move the white opacity slider towards the left. As you move it, the vignette should get harder and further away from the center. If you want to move it more towards the center, move both the black and white opacity sliders towards the middle. There you have it! A fully adjustable vignette.

Here’s what the image looks like before and after adding the vignette. I chose to use one with a very hard edge, but it is up to you to decide which type of vignette you would like to use.

Also, if you change the blending mode to overlay, you can also get a different effect with the vignette. Below is an image comparing the vignette on normal blending mode and overlay blending mode.

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