Continuing our theme of black and white photography this month, I thought I’d talk a little bit about sepia photographs. Basically, sepia refers to the reddish-brown color that is often associated with vintage monochrome photos typically produced in the early days of photography. This classic sepia effect can be produced digitally using post-processing techniques to give your photos a warm vintage vibe. Depending on your photo, you may even try adding a texture or two to enhance the effect.

Did You Know?

Ever wonder how the term, “Sepia” got its name? When sepia toning first emerged in the late 1800’s, the ink used to create this unique tone was made from ink produced by the Common Cuttlefish, whose scientific name is Sepia Officinalis. I won’t post a photo because for one, I don’t really like looking at fish, and two, this one’s a bit on the ugly side. So I included a link to the Wikipedia page, in case you’re curious. There’s your science lesson for today!