>>2934926Note there is also "white vignetting" which had the historical purpose for old timey circular portraits. pic related.
You dont see that done pretty much at all anymore. It just wouldnt look right since it's so established with old, sepia, large format photos.
hmm, what if I got an 8x10, expired b&w 50 ISO film and sepia toner and started making replica 1800s photos as a gag. Could be fun to try.