Does anyone know how the WSJ achieves the engraved look of the headshots which accompany some of their columns and articles?

Do they start with a conventional photograph?

Would this make a good manipulation challenge?

It surely looks very interesting .....

I don't think I've ever seen it done before .... But in such a big group I'm sure someone has ....

I saw this interesting question a couple years ago, but there was no clearcut answer or conclusion. I would speculate that at one time each was hand crafted, but I can't imagine in this age of digital everything that would still be the case.

It's definitely a unique style.

A filter called "India Ink" from www.FlamingPear.com was used on this tongue in cheek example. It's in the ballpark, but I'm sure this is not what's used. A filter that renders similar effects, "Engraver" is available from www.Panopticum.com.

~Danny~

Checking Google, I found this page with an explanation of the process:

http://www.npg.si.edu/exh/journal/

Excellent detective work. Shows you what I know, but at least they crop it in Photohshop! :)

Seems like an exceptionally labor intensive indulgence for something that gets trashed or eligible for birdcage liner 15 minutes after its read.

Traditions die hard, I guess. Guess it's an indication the WSJ is making plenty of $$.

~Danny~

My try. :tired:

Catia