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How to Use Sepia Tone in Photoshop

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This image was originally black & white and was tinted sepia using the Hue/Saturation tool.

Sepia tones are often used to create an old fashioned look in a modern day portrait. There are many ways to create a sepia tone in Photoshop. It is really up to personal preference. Sepia tones can range from just a hint of color to rich, reddish brown tones. Experiment with these techniques to achieve your desired sepia tone.

Things You'll Need

  • Photoshop
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Instructions

  1. Using the Black and White Tool

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      Open the image you want to use. From the menu, choose Image > Adjustments > Black and White. Or you can press Alt+Shift+Ctrl+B.

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      A dialog box with sliders will appear. Select the box next to "Tint". Select the box next to "Preview" to view changes before applying them.

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      Use the Saturation slider to add more (or less) sepia tone to your image depending on your preference.

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      When you have the image looking the way you want it, click OK.

    Hue/Saturation Option

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      Another way to add sepia tone is within the Hue/Saturation tool. From the menu, choose Image > Adjustments > Hue/Saturation. Pressing Ctrl+U will also bring up the Hue/Saturation dialog.

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      Check both the "Colorize" and "Preview" boxes.

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      Set the hue slider to around 40. Adjust saturation and lightness as needed.

    The Sepia Photo Filter

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      De-saturate your image by going to Image > Adjustments > Desaturate.

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      Select Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Photo Filter. Name it "Sepia" if you'd like. Leave the default settings as is (Color: None, Mode: Normal, Opacity: 100%) and click OK.

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      The Photo Filter dialog box will appear. From the drop down menu choose "Sepia". Leave "Preserve Luminosity" and "Preview" checked.

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      Use the Density slider to set the richness of the sepia tone. When you are satisfied with the result, click OK.

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      If you are done editing your image, flatten it using Layer > Flatten Image.

Tips & Warnings

  • Save your custom hue and tint settings to use for any other images you may want sepia toned.

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References

  • Photoshop manual and personal experience using Photoshop in graphic design
  • Photo Credit Kace Mitchell

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