Photo Restoration Services
Three levels of restoration are available: Light, Heavy, and Extreme, determined by the amount of time required to restore a photograph. Use the slider on each image to compare the before and after images.
Light Restoration
Light Restoration includes basic sharpening and brightening to enhance the clarity of an image. Dust spots and scratches are removed. Repairs are made to minor damage on edges and background areas of the image.
This image was sharpened and brightened considerably. The original photograph was washed out and had a color cast. Minor blemishes on the photo were removed or softened.
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Young girl
This example of a Light Restoration is a faded, slightly discolored photo.
Tintype
This example of a Light Restoration shows an old tintype.
Wedding
This example was quite yellowed with cracks and missing edges.
Heavy Restoration
Heavy Restoration includes the general clean-up of an image, with removal of color casts; repair of scratches, cracks, and stains; and contrast enhancement and sharpening.
The background of this image was softened to make the subject stand out better, cracks and marks were removed, and the face was sharpened and enhanced.
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Restored Postcard
A darkened, damaged printed postcard was brightened and restored.
Bride and Groom
A faded, yellowed, hand-colored original was thoroughly cleaned.
WWI Soldier and Wife
Torn edges were replaced on this example, cracks and damage were repaired.
Extreme Restoration
Extreme Restoration includes reconstructive work, with repair of damage to central part of the image and repair of torn images.
This image was torn, faded, and damaged with spots and cracks on the image. Parts of the background were recreated; the sky was softened. The woman’s image was extensively repaired, then sharpened and enhanced to stand out from the background.
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Farm and Pasture
This example was badly faded and damaged.
Old Soldier
This example was badly faded and damaged.