In this tutorial we’ll be showing how to add color to Black and White Image by using Adjustment Layers.

We will use very simple image with some colors and absence of background .

We also can experiment with color combinations and don't need to worry about unnatural color as the image is a postcard .

 

• Open the restored image
• Use the Pen Tool (L) to create Paths around the image;

• Create Selection from the path and layer from selected (Cntl-J)

• Make a selection with the Lasso Tool ;
  
• Use Feather Selection (Alt+Ctrl+D) to soften your adjustment area ( Feather radius = 22 px ):

• Create layer from selected (Cntl-J) and name layers " Skin ".
  

 

• Click on the Foreground color swatch near the bottom of the Tools Palette:
           R = 247;       
           G = 207;
           B = 182.   
• Use Hue Saturation to adjust skin tone:
  
  Image – Adjustment – Hue Saturation



• Select the Colorize option:
           
           Hue :         24:
           Saturation 25:
           Lightness :  0.