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Vintage Newspaper
by AdorePhotos

Photography as it was always meant to be.

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I. Our Story

The Craft of
Analogue Memory

We photograph the world the way it ought to be seen — unhurried, silver-toned, and alive with grain.

Founded in the traditions of press photography, The Vintage Press merges a century of patience with the present eye. Every session is an appointment with stillness. Every print, an artifact of irretrievable time — fixed in silver and shadow, held against forgetting.

"In photography, there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality."— Alfred Stieglitz
How it works

Your face on the
front page, in a minute

  1. 1Pick a newspaperChoose a front page from the early 1900s. Every one is a real layout, set by hand.
  2. 2Add your photoTake one with your camera or upload it. Drag and zoom until your face fits the frame.
  3. 3Get it right awayPay by card, and the file lands in your email. Works from any country — nothing is shipped.

Up to 3 photos in one order. Add the AR “living newspaper” if you want your portrait to move.

II. The Archive

Seven decades
of negatives

Portraits, landscapes, street moments. Each image breathing from its archival sleeve, waiting to be rediscovered. Printed by hand. Never digitally altered.

PortraitureStreet PhotographyLandscapeStill LifeDocumentaryFine Art
III. How We Work

From shutter
to silver print

01
Composition
Light studied. Subject settled. The frame chosen with deliberation.
02
Exposure
Film loaded. One frame. One irreplaceable moment.
03
Development
Chemistry and darkness collaborate. Time is the final ingredient.
04
Printing
Silver salt meets enlarger light. The image is born on paper.
IV. Make Your Mark

Step into
the frame

Allow us to photograph you the way you deserve to be seen — in silver, in time, and on the front page.

booking@adorephotos.com·+1 (631) 219-0550·By appointment only·Worldwide online · Events across the USA
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a vintage newspaper with my photo online?
Yes. Upload a photo, pick a vintage newspaper front page, and download it online in seconds — no event needed.
Does this work in Canada, Latin America and other countries?
Yes. The online photo booth works from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and every other country. You pay by card in US dollars — cards issued anywhere are accepted — and the files arrive by email, so nothing is shipped and nothing has to be collected in person.
How much does it cost?
A pack of up to 3 photos starts at just a few dollars. You can optionally add an AR 'living newspaper' animation per photo.
What is a living newspaper (AR)?
Scan the QR code printed on your newspaper and your photo comes to life as a short animated video, right on the page.
What languages is the site available in?
English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Arabic.
Do you do weddings and events?
Yes — The Vintage Press runs a vintage newspaper photo booth for weddings and events across the United States.