How might I get this texture?

[dhabercom2]

Hans Bauer, an exceptional photographer who posts on Ello.com made these three photos. I like the texture and reduced contrast, and I would like to do something similar in my own next project. Any thoughts about what combination of techniques might do it? Thanks.

[c.pfaffenbichler]

I expect a Gradient Map Adjustment Layer and the structure as a scan or photograph with an appropriate Blend Mode and possibly Layer Mask might suffice.

[dhabercom2]

Thank you. Looks like a good start!

[c.pfaffenbichler]

As for the spots etc. near the edges one can try to create some artificially (as in my screenshot) but it might provide better results to use  scans/photographs of actual »distressed« or old sheets of paper or other materials.

[c.pfaffenbichler]

[ioanai2101444]

1. Add a Gradient map with these colors: #1a100a (location 0%), #414345(location 50%) and #736d60(location 100%)
2. Add the Grunge Paper Texture with Overlay blend mode. You can desaturate the texture a little bit.
3. Add the Grunge Border PNG with Darken blend mode.

Here you can find more tutorials to create this vintage photo effect:

http://www.psd-dude.com/tutorials/resources/vintage-effect-photoshop-tutorials.aspx