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"Every photograph is unique."
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Often photographs just have edge or border defects. This photograph's bottom edge is torn (see detail
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- Photo is all there, but there are small spots, scratches, stains, creases or tears. or the photo is simple and in good shape:
* Adjust brightness and contrast
* Color correction
* Remove "red eye"
* Remove minor stains, dust, or scratches Small repairs are necessary.
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Many hidden aspects of the photograph can be discovered when it is adjusted, perhaps revealing information of where it was taken, helping to identify a known place. This can be a great help in genealogy.
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- May include one or more of the following issues depending on the complexity of the problem::
* Remove moderate stains, dust, or scratches
* Repair cracks, creases, or tears
* Repair creases and partially torn photos
(with no missing pieces)
* Repair slight fading or discoloration
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This photograph is shown as it was scanned in from the scrapbook. It was cropped, and adjusted to give it a presentation effect.
Now the ladies in the background who were almost hidden are now visible.
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The photo of the little girl was dark and blurry. After a few basic steps of restoration the photograph is ready to delight her great grandchildren.
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Remember that the photographs from today are tomorrows treasures.
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- Damage is severe enough to require artistic repair, such as restoring badly faded color or re-creating missing pieces of the image. or you would like to remove or replace the background or some objects, but the subject matter is fairly complex in its detail.:
* Repair severe discoloration or fading
* Reconstruct missing pieces
* Repair severely damaged edges
* Repair creases and torn photos
* Repair damaged or missing edges
* Remove major scratches or tears
* Repair water damage
* Repair or replace background
* Repair severe stains or photos stuck to glass
* Repair or add background
* Reconstruct facial damage
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If you look closely, you will also see that the rug area has been enhanced. When the photograph was lightened, it also revealed more detail on the chair, which was enhanced.
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It is easy to see the problem with this photograph , part of the boy's head is missing. Using our library of other photographs, and artistic skills we were able to rebuild the part that was missing.
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This photograph had been exposed to a fire and was rejected by a major photographic restoration company because they considered it hopeless. As you see, with a little work it is now restored.
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Many photographs are rejected by the major photo restoration chains because they require many hours of work to restore them. It is possible to at least make improvements, and salvage a precious photograph.
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When there is only one remaining photograph, restoring it is a wonderful gift for future family members, or as a gift for any special occasion, such as a family reunion.
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Another example where a whole portion of the photograph is missing
Reconstruction of the missing portion is necessary.
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This photograph was destroyed with many cracks, especially across the baby’s face. Using additional photos from the family, and my library, the baby’s face is now restored. The background was also repaired, giving the photo a renewed look. Now this Great Grandmother, and her Great Granddaughter are back together again
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The background was also repaired, giving the photo a renewed look. Now this Great Grandmother, and her Great Granddaughter are back together again
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We put all restored photographs on CD's, which can be reprinted as often as you wish, in many different sizes.
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