Swinging London

Swinging London

Swinging London

Swinging London

   If you’re anything like me (a vintage photo junkie) then you are familiar with the iconic photography that came out of London in the 1960’s. And if you’re lucky enough, you may have even lived through the 60’s. Either way…those cheeky black and white stills, filled with big sunglasses and go-go boots had an undeniable impact on pop culture and society as a whole. The war was over, times were changing and women were liberating themselves. The youth of London had an insatiable appetite for fashion, fun and music…hence the nickname “Swinging London.” Photography was their way to capture the essence of the free-spirited movement that was spreading across the country like wildfire. These witty photographs started pouring out to international media outlets and eventually, the rest of the world followed suit. So why do I connect so much with vintage photography you ask? Well…for me, photography is all about creating a fantasy. And the 60’s was all about fun and fantasy…

Swinging London

Swinging London

  I’ve always wanted to visit England…my father’s side of the family is from a little town north of London called Morpeth. For that reason, I’ve always felt connected to the British. We shot these photos on the second day of our four-day stay in exciting London. When we started walking towards Westminster Bridge that morning, the sky began to open up and tiny drops of rain began to fall. As a photographer, I was thrilled! Not only was the rain making the pavement look shiny and reflective, it was also keeping other pedestrians inside…which meant that we would have this classic London location all to ourselves, puddles and all…

Swinging London

Swinging London

  For my editing process, I used the “Breathtaking” Chic Preset from The Black & White Collection on all the photos. It gives you that iconic 1960’s film look in one simple click. Looking for more presets? Check out The Complete Collection with 347 Presets & Brushes at a very respectable price (If I do say so myself lol). Well…I hope that you enjoyed the blast from the past 1960’s theme this week. Your next FREE Lightroom Preset will be posted on Thursday, so look out for it on your Facebook feed. Not “Facebook Official” with me yet? Click Here to stay in touch and join the fun! As always…sweet dreams until sunbeams find you!

Swinging London

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