Photograph Restoration
I am often asked if I can improve blurry photos or sharpen out-of-focus photos and regretfully I used to have to answer no! Photoshop as a programme is powerful in so many ways and can sharpen to some extent but it can really only work with existing pixels. There are many ways to enhance a photo and making it appear sharper and clearer including bringing out detail in shadows (if it is there to start with), improving the contrast in an extremely faded photo, increasing the contrast somewhat of edges of elements. It has not been possible to sharpen a photo if the digital information or pixels are not in the image to begin with, until relatively recently.
Now with the help of amazing new technology I am so happy and excited to be able to tell my clients, tentatively yes! Please contact me to enquire.
Firstly, DON’T PANIC! and whatever you do don’t try to peel it off! It can be scanned right through the glass, and then may only require minor retouching. If you have already peeled off the photo and there is damage this can most probably be repaired, please contact me for advice.
My pricing is very reasonable and is calculated according to the amount of time that the restoration or retouching will take. I am happy to give a no-obligation free quote on viewing your photo or image file. Bulk orders are taken into consideration and trade enquiries are welcome.
I often get asked if I can sharpen an out-of-focus photo. Yes a moderately fuzzy photo can be enhanced but unfortunately if the visual information is not there in the first place then what you want is digital “painting”, not restoration.
Almost anthing! I will tell you honestly what can be done and am happy to give a no-obligation quote on viewing the original file or photo. Your photos may be faded, torn, perhaps they have a colour shift – blue, red or orange. Perhaps there is an unwanted item in the background, or even an unwanted person in the photo, or you may wish to have a person added in! Spots and wrinkles can be erased, teeth can be whitened, a dark photo can be made brighter.
Not at all, the photograph is scanned to obtain the digital image and will always be returned to the client in safe condition.
A digital image is recorded of the orignal photograph, most usually by a scanner, and then the digital image is manipulated via software on the computer to repair damage or to enhance or change some aspect of the image.
DVD Slideshows
Photo Collage / Montage
Of course all photos will be returned in their original condition! The photos are carefully scanned, then placed in a labelled envelope to be returned to you, all work including “cutting out” is done on the digital copy on the computer.
It all depends on the number of photographs, the style of the collage and any restoration or retouching required. Generally a “cut out” style will cost more than the “boxed” style due to the amount of time required. I am happy to give a no-obligation free quote. Please contact me for a consultation.
As many or as few as you wish! You may also like some text or adding other visual elements to give a scrapbook effect.
I am happy to quote on any extra photo restoration work necessary to have your photos looking their absolute best.
If your photos have been taken by a professional photographer please make sure you have their permission for reproductions to be made.
I am happy to scan your photos/documents for you, please contact me for an appointment at my conveniently located premises 30 minutes south of Brisbane’s CBD. Alternatively you may post your photos to me.
