How to achieve this BW effect

[nathfromslg]

Hi all

i was just wondering how to achieve this effect,I dont know the exact term but its so subtle
can anyone help me out on how to achieve this

http://i44.tinypic.com/30n9892.jpg

 

[tirediron]

Which effect; the soft focus? A light Gaussian blur would do it.

 

[Derrel]

It looks like around an 85mm lens was used, shot at f/3.5 or so, with the plane of best focus on her front shoulder...converted image to B&W...it's basically a shallow depth of field shot. Not "everything" is in good focus, and it's got odd focus...as if maybe there was some blurring added in post. Her hand looks like it might have been artificially blurred, to me at least.

 

[vipgraphx]

I m not sure what lens but I would think f2.8-f3.5 in post using the curves grave the dark point and raise it up. This will give it that washed out look.

 

[nathfromslg]

I just wanted to know about the effect,PS effect, the black and white effect which makes it look flat,which gives it a vintage look

here's another picture for your reference

thanks for replying


http://www.tuition-music.com/media/Oren_Lavie_photo_portrait.jpg

 

[limr36 5]

Do you mean the midtones or contrast levels? There's also some grain in the second photo you linked to.

 

[nathfromslg]

Yep

 

[vipgraphx]

I believe its just converted to BW and adjusting curves nothing more maybe adding some gain like in the second picture. Probably using light room to do this.