Since then, the field has grown tremendously, from tintypes anddaguerrotypesto film and eventually digital cameras.
In all cases, the colorized version stands out for its lifelike qualities.
I believe colorization can be powerful in making our past more accessible and real, Cannon continues.
People in these photos didn’t live in a silent, gray world.
They saw the world in vibrant color just as we do.
Each part of the restoration process is done manually on the computer.
Cannon avoids using automatic filters and software so that he can ensure the image remains faithful to the original.
In addition, he consults with experts in history and clothing to make informed decisions in the coloring process.
you could also observe similar modern objects and how they appear in color vs in black and white.
Photo restorer Adam A.B.
Cannon brings vintage photographs to life.
His latest seriesALIVE: The Civil War in Colorfocuses on daguerreotypes and tintypes from the 1840s1870s.
Cannon faithfully enhances and colorizes images from over 150 years ago to show the past in color.
