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How to Make a 1920s Era Picture

A conceptual photo shoots is just as reliant on proper wardrobe, makeup and modeling as it is on the photographer and technical expertise. To make a 1920s-era picture you need to create an image that, while produced using modern technology, will look like a picture that was created using old film, lighting and clothing from that period of time.

Things You'll Need

1920s-era props
1920s-era clothing

Instructions

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  Research photos from the 1920s. Study the lighting style, the props used in the photos, the type of clothes and hair styles.
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  Purchase the props and clothing that you will need for your shoot. For props, you may need to visit a number of antique stores, flea markets and estate sales to find props from the 1920s. Visit vintage or used clothing stores to find 1920-era clothing. You can also visit costume stores that sell outfits for Halloween or costume balls.
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  Find a makeup artist and hair stylist that can reproduce the look you will need to achieve the style to match the 1920s-era picture you are trying to recreate.
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  Set up the photo shoot by positioning the props and photo studio lights to match those in the photo you found. Have your subjects/models go through makeup and hair styling and finally into wardrobe.
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  Position the models to match the 1920s photo you found. Shoot the photo, review the picture and make adjustments if needed to the lighting or the model's position and re-shoot.

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