Colette 1

Colette 1 by Francis Bastoli

Colette 1

Originally B&W film shot, I then coloured it in photoshop.

A photo from my 1940’s/50’s inspired series of my sister.

Colette 1 belongs to the following groups:

Film Photography, Nostalgic Art and Photography and The Eyes Have It
  • Ange

    Ange, 9 months ago

    from the moment i saw it in class i just loved this shot francis, gorgeous.

  • Mark German

    Mark German, 9 months ago

    You’ve made a big fan here, man. Wonderful work. Colouring is superb.

  • Francis Bastoli

    Francis Bastoli, 9 months ago

    Thanks, yeah this is probably my fav shot, this was my first successful shot from my first photoshoot, talk about a fluke!

  • Claire McAdams

    Claire McAdams, 9 months ago

    This is incredible! I love the coloring, very classic

  • Raphael Lopez

    Raphael Lopez, 9 months ago

    The Movie Star!! Perfect shot!!

  • David Iori

    David Iori, 9 months ago

    great work

  • solarrain

    solarrain, 9 months ago

    great image, and model…

  • Lee Burgess

    Lee Burgess, 9 months ago

    So glam… love the lighting!

  • Alexia  Wardell

    Alexia Wardell, 9 months ago

    She is gorgeous, I love the tones, LOVE the light… excellent work.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

    So classic and beautiful, love the muted tones and light.

  • shawhouse

    shawhouse, 8 months ago

    stunning work. you did it. a favorite.

  • Emily Allison

    Emily Allison, 7 months ago

    Amazing shot! It’s like it was taken back in the 40s or 50s! Beautiful!

  • cdwork

    cdwork, 7 months ago

    Awesome lighting and love the colouring- beautiful classic image

  • Craig Dick

    Craig Dick, 7 months ago

    Brilliant! Love the feel this image has.

  • Despot

    Despot, 7 months ago

    perfect!

  • sharrukina malek

    sharrukina malek, 7 months ago

    so 1920s….i love it.

  • Annalie

    Annalie, 7 months ago

    absolutely beautiful

  • TaintedTiffyy

    TaintedTiffyy, 7 months ago

    Oh my dear! I love the coloring =o)

  • maggiebarra

    maggiebarra, 7 months ago

    fabulous!!!

  • deborah parker

    deborah parker, 7 months ago

    everything about this is great… the lighting the pose the colour…. it just jumps off the page…... well done…..

  • karingetaz

    karingetaz, 7 months ago

    So art deco, beautifull women, great photographer

  • Annabel Hollins-Cliff

    Annabel Hollin..., 7 months ago

    This is so lovely… just beautiful.

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethMontage Magician, 7 months ago

    lovely…

  • GrifGrif

    GrifGrif, 7 months ago

    so good! How did you light it? I’m just starting out in studio stuff and I love this style

  • Shawn

    Shawn, 7 months ago

    Beautiful, beautiful image!

  • Rebecca  Nicolandos

    Rebecca Nicol..., 7 months ago

    Magnificent! Great tones and love the drama!

  • RonniLeigh

    RonniLeigh, 7 months ago

    love it this is class very stunning love the treatment.

  • dgt0011

    dgt0011, 7 months ago

    Magnificent lighting, fantastic portrait. You’ve captured the essence of a 40’s movie starlet perfectly, well done.

  • Jodie Johnson

    Jodie Johnson, 7 months ago

    Such a hollywood shot! beautiful. stunning!

  • Douzy

    Douzy, 7 months ago

    What a wonderful portrait!!

  • marieancolie

    marieancolie, 7 months ago

    Back to the oldies, back to 50’s The colours are superb and the lighting perfect.
    A fav. for me.

  • brummieboy

    brummieboy, 7 months ago

    What a fabulous portrait…...

  • Jack Fisher

    Jack Fisher, 7 months ago

    Wonderful shot Francis !!.
    I really enjoy this kind of photography.

  • Gregorio Manzana

    Gregorio Manzana, 7 months ago

    Excellente!

  • Elisabete Nascimento

    Elisabete Nasc..., 7 months ago

    This is perfection!

  • sajal maskey

    sajal maskey, 7 months ago

    really classic, good job buddy

  • jadegreenimage

    jadegreenimage, 7 months ago

    Beautiful, very George Hurrell.

    Love It

  • Kim Roper

    Kim Roper, 7 months ago

    Classic portrait, very stylish and moody, beautiful work!

  • Ramona Farrelly

    Ramona Farrelly, 7 months ago

    I love the lighting in this. Wonderful portrait.

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellaworks here, 7 months ago

    This is so sensational! Love the style and method so much!

  • Will Pursell

    Will Pursell, 7 months ago

    lighting = amazing

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool, 7 months ago

    Awesome work!

  • hfrymark

    hfrymark, 7 months ago

    gorgeous I love this shot!

  • stephani

    stephani, 7 months ago

    Beautiful shot, I think you really captured the era nicely.

  • Angi

    Angi, 7 months ago

    The colouring is superb – lovely shot!

  • Daniel Barnett

    Daniel Barnett, 7 months ago

    Definition of classic, well done. Had a good rugby tour in Australia and stayed in the Blue Mountains. Beautiful, inspiring area.

  • Sandy Clifton

    Sandy Clifton, 7 months ago

    Great job!

  • Tina Miller

    Tina Miller, 7 months ago

    absolutely splendid

  • Geoff  Coleman

    Geoff Coleman, 7 months ago

    Very beautiful homage both to your sister and the photographic style – the lighting here is just outstanding as is your colour work – really high quality craft work all round here.

  • Jen Whyte

    Jen Whyte, 7 months ago

    Beautiful

  • Francis Bastoli

    Francis Bastoli, 7 months ago

    Woah thanks everyone! =D

  • claire jones

    claire jones, 7 months ago

    beautiful! ...really is!

  • David Harris

    David Harris, 5 months ago

    Heart stopping!!!

  • GabM

    GabM, 3 months ago

    Stunning, well shot

  • Benjamin Liew

    Benjamin Liew, 3 months ago

    spectacular… good job

  • Violeta Pérez Anzorena

    Violeta Pérez ..., 3 months ago

    great composition, colors, light.. lovely

  • blackjack

    blackjack, 3 months ago

    Absolutely reminds me of photos of my grandmother from the early 40’s. Looks a lot like her, which is why I clicked on it! So very well done!

  • greeneyedlady

    greeneyedlady, 3 months ago

    OMG is this gorgeous…no one makes portraits like this anymore….love that butterfly lighting and the absolute sense of mystery in her eyes…great!

  • wells86

    wells86, 3 months ago

    I love the look! Great job!!!

  • principiante

    principiante, 3 months ago

    this is glamour!

  • Cordelia

    Cordelia, 3 months ago

    I was lucky enough to teach Colette and she is a lovely lady as well as being beautiful.

  • Athena Blanco

    Athena Blanco, 3 months ago

    Superb work! Has a classic look to it;a lovely portrait!

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski, 3 months ago

    This is a great image I love the treatment your portfolio is amazing

  • Jacqueline Baker

    Jacqueline Baker, 3 months ago

    Love the old time feel of the 40’s, this is really well done congrats on making the homepage i can see why!!

  • Anaa

    Anaa, 3 months ago

    A great portrait !! :)

  • Mister

    Mister, 3 months ago

    Great use of lighting.

  • bchrisdesigns

    bchrisdesigns, 3 months ago

    This looks so vintage! Love it!

  • Mindy McGregor

    Mindy McGregor, 2 months ago

    Beautiful striking image!! Love it!

  • JimFilmer

    JimFilmer, about 1 month ago

    excellent lighting and shadows

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