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Lomo-Effect on Photographs in Photoshop

The Lomo-Effect on photographs is used frequently to provide an old photograph feel or simply a colour manipulation. I have made this into a written tutorial from this video tutorial from tutvid! If you are in a rush I have made an actions file that you can download and add in Photoshop easily! If you are using GIMP then checkout this tutorial.

Lomo-Effect in Photoshop

Lomo-Effect in Photoshop

1. Starting

  • Choose your image and open it in Photoshop.
  • Now go, Layer –> New Adjustment Layer –> Curves – This is the basis of the Lomo-Effect, these adjustments will change the colours:
  • Value/RGB Channel – ‘S‘ Curve, as shown:
Red Channel

RGB Curve

  • Red Channel ‘S’ Curve

Green Channel

Red Channel

  • Green Channel ‘S’ Curve
Blue Channel

Green Channel

  • Blue Channel Opposite Curve
Curves Layer Opacity 50%

Blue Channel

  • You may want to reduce the amount by setting the opacity of the Curve layer to 50%:
  • Depends on your image, however if you find it too dark experiment with Levels or Exposure.
Curves Layer Opacity 50%

Curves Layer Opacity 50%

2. Gradient Map – Overlay

  • To make it washed out with a Gradient.
  • Go, Layer –> New Adjustment Layer –> Gradient Map – make it the Black to White:
  • Dependent on your image you may want to reduce the opacity to 50%:
Gradient Map - Overlay (Opacity 50%)

Gradient Map - Overlay (Opacity 50%)

The Before and After shot:

Before & After

Before & After

3. Photoshop Action (.atn)

  • Here is the Photoshop Action – a bit like a preset that can be applied instantly to any photograph.
  • You can download and add it to your Actions folder.
  • I left the opacities at 100% so you may experiment with them.

Downlad Lomo-Effect Action (.atn)

Download Lomo-Effect Action (.atn)

Donwnload Lomo Action (.atn)

That’s It!

If you get stuck anywhere just comment below!

If you’d like to use these photographs please Contact Me! :) .

Please comment below if you have any questions and I’ll answer them ASAP!

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Written by Mike


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  1. obaid
    Nov 16 2012

    thank full br . i need it alot i get it now …thank and thank and thank


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  2. Sara
    Feb 1 2012

    This is fantastic. Thanks for sharing this with us.
    I’m a graphic design student with a decent photography background. New equipment tends to be very expensive for me, so this is a great way to experiment with my photos without having to purchase a new piece of equipment.


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  3. modepistol
    Dec 10 2011

    fantastic!! So easy, and my photos now look great:-) thanks for this very-easy-to-follow tutorial!!


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  4. Mike
    Jul 5 2011

    Hi Wale,

    I have a short tutorial here: https://www.scottphotographics.com/jhp-photoshop-actions-review/

    This is the screen shot of what you have to do: Loading Actions

    Basically you need to go to Window –> Actions
    Then find the Load Actions in the tab
    And add the actions set .atn

    Let me know how it goes!

    Mike


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  5. Wale
    Jul 5 2011

    Hi…lovely article..i must say diz lomo effect is d best photography effect ive seen so far..i just downloaded the .atn file and i have kept it in the actions folder..how do i use it then? cos i checked actions but couldnt find it..will wait to hear from you

    regards


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  6. Michael
    Nov 10 2010

    Hi Brittany,

    I have a short tutorial on this: https://www.scottphotographics.com/jhp-photoshop-actions-review/

    Start from the third of fourth screenshot!

    If you have any further problems just comment or email me!

    Thanks,

    Michael


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  7. Brittany
    Nov 10 2010

    I downloaded the action, yet dont know for sure how to use it.
    any help??

    Thanks, ANd i love this oh so much.. will look great on my photography.
    :)


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  8. Michael
    Nov 9 2010

    Thanks Diezl for the nice feedback :)


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  9. Diezl
    Nov 8 2010

    Awesome tutorial! Thank you very much!


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  10. Michael
    Nov 2 2010

    Click the download image to start downloading the .atn! Or click the link below :)


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  11. sharmayne
    Nov 2 2010

    Wheres the actions folder? Sorry… Im new.


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  12. Michael
    Oct 20 2010

    I haven’t used PS Elements much, but Curves could be in: Enhance > Adjust Color > Adjust Color Curve, possibly!


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  13. Jenny
    Oct 20 2010

    I have PS Elements, and it might just be me but I can’t find the CURVES thinger… hmm. Guess I’ll just DL the action.


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  14. Michael
    Aug 19 2010

    Thanks Angela!


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  15. Angela
    Aug 19 2010

    Just wanted to say thank you. I used it today on a photograph, and its amazing. So simple yet so effective. :)

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