Old photos

I occasionally take on requests to restore damaged family photos in Photoshop. Some of these photos have suffered heavy damage, and I enjoy that particular challenge. Most are precious in one way or another to the client, and many times it’s the only photo someone has of a beloved or lost relative.

A nostalgic look at the old country with a collection of more than 20 vintage photos of Italy from the 1920s through the 1970s.

It’s said that everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. And yet, if you take a look at photos of alluring people of the past, you simply can’t ignore their radiant appearances. Standards of “good looks” have changed over time, but the unique features and pure grace of people from that period are just mesmerizing.

Sweetheart Lingerie of World War II - Indie Shopper - Messy Nessy Chic

The idea of female beauty has changed throughout history, ranging from celebrating maternal curves to imposing ideals of a skinnier representation of

Ensio Kauppila. Tamperelainen Viiskyt’ luku, Kalevan kaupunginosa

Explore 'Playingwithbrushes''s 1979 photos on Flickr!

Here we look at 11 historic images from the Historic England Archive.