Colette
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 belongs to the following groups:
! HAIRSTYLES !, Film Photography, Lips, Retro Conglomerate and The Eyes Have It Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Ange
from the moment i saw it in class i just loved this shot francis, gorgeous.
Mark German
You’ve made a big fan here, man. Wonderful work. Colouring is superb.
Francis Bastoli
Thanks, yeah this is probably my fav shot, this was my first successful shot from my first photoshoot, talk about a fluke!
Claire McAdams
This is incredible! I love the coloring, very classic
Raphael Lopez
The Movie Star!! Perfect shot!!
David Iori
great work
solarrain
great image, and model…
Lee Burgess
So glam… love the lighting!
lex7
She is gorgeous, I love the tones, LOVE the light… excellent work.
Basia McAuley
So classic and beautiful, love the muted tones and light.
shawhouse
stunning work. you did it. a favorite.
Emily Allison
Amazing shot! It’s like it was taken back in the 40s or 50s! Beautiful!
cdwork
Awesome lighting and love the colouring- beautiful classic image
Craig 'has a n...
Brilliant! Love the feel this image has.
Despot
perfect!
sharra
so 1920s….i love it.
Annalie
absolutely beautiful
TaintedTiffyy
Oh my dear! I love the coloring =o)
maggiebarra
fabulous!!!
deborah parker
everything about this is great… the lighting the pose the colour…. it just jumps off the page…... well done…..
karingetaz
So art deco, beautifull women, great photographer
Annabel Hollin...
This is so lovely… just beautiful.
MuscularTeeth
lovely…
GrifGrif
so good! How did you light it? I’m just starting out in studio stuff and I love this style
Shawn
Beautiful, beautiful image!
Rebecca Nicol...
Magnificent! Great tones and love the drama!
RonniLeigh
love it this is class very stunning love the treatment.
dgt0011
Magnificent lighting, fantastic portrait. You’ve captured the essence of a 40’s movie starlet perfectly, well done.
Jodie Johnson
Such a hollywood shot! beautiful. stunning!
Douzy
What a wonderful portrait!!
marieancolie
Back to the oldies, back to 50’s The colours are superb and the lighting perfect.
A fav. for me.
brummieboy
What a fabulous portrait…...
Jack Fisher
Wonderful shot Francis !!.
I really enjoy this kind of photography.
Gregorio Manzana
Excellente!
Elisabete Nasc...
This is perfection!
sajal maskey
really classic, good job buddy
jadegreenimage
Beautiful, very George Hurrell.
Love It
Kim Roper
Classic portrait, very stylish and moody, beautiful work!
Ramona Farrelly
I love the lighting in this. Wonderful portrait.
Paul Vanzella
This is so sensational! Love the style and method so much!
Will Pursell
lighting = amazing
Jonicool
Awesome work!
hfrymark
gorgeous I love this shot!
stephani
Beautiful shot, I think you really captured the era nicely.
Angi
The colouring is superb – lovely shot!
Daniel Barnett
Definition of classic, well done. Had a good rugby tour in Australia and stayed in the Blue Mountains. Beautiful, inspiring area.
foxykya1
Great job!
Tina Miller
absolutely splendid
Geoff Coleman...
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
Beautiful
Francis Bastoli
Woah thanks everyone! =D
claire jones
beautiful! ...really is!
David Harris
Heart stopping!!!
GabM
Stunning, well shot
Benjamin Liew
spectacular… good job
Violeta Pérez ...
great composition, colors, light.. lovely
blackjack
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
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
I love the look! Great job!!!
principiante
this is glamour!
Cordelia
I was lucky enough to teach Colette and she is a lovely lady as well as being beautiful.
AthenaBlanco
Superb work! Has a classic look to it;a lovely portrait!
Kathryn Potempski
This is a great image I love the treatment your portfolio is amazing
Jacqueline Baker
Love the old time feel of the 40’s, this is really well done congrats on making the homepage i can see why!!
Anaa
A great portrait !! :)
Matt Roberts
Great use of lighting.
bchrisdesigns
This looks so vintage! Love it!
Mindy McGregor
Beautiful striking image!! Love it!
JimFilmer
excellent lighting and shadows
zuladairam
*!
cammiecakes
WOW this is beautiful, very Jean Harlow
KcranmerArt
Hi Francis…...Birgitta and I created a new group titled Lips and would love to see your image there! It’s a BRAND NEW group…but if we can get enough members and images uploaded…than down the road we can have lots of fun with features, group challenges, etc. Don’t feel obligated of course…but if your interested here is the link…
Lips
Annie Laurie ...
what a beauty, nice vision
jacqleen
Beautiful!!
DinahRose
very very nice
mimi yoon
gorgeous and classic…
madworld
Beautiful and an instant favourite
Waleska Luker
Mleahy
excellent portrait i bet your sister loves it. you did an amazing job re-coloring it too.
DeviousLili
Please consider adding this (and other groovy images) to Retro Conglomerate
Shannon Paskaruk
oh wow lovely!
Dan Biggins
Beautiful lighting, love it!
jacqleen
YOUR COLORING is P E R F E C T…..............wow…..a very classic..old Hollywood GALM…but again your treatment here is just AMAZING!
BethanyS
This is incredible!
love your work.