Restoration and Printing

Bring treasured photographs back to life.

Old, faded, torn and damaged photographs don't have to stay that way. We use careful digital restoration techniques to recover detail, repair damage and create beautiful archival-quality reproductions of your most important memories.

A photograph is the pause button on life.
— Ty Holland

Some Memories Deserve a Second Chance

That photograph may be faded, torn, scratched, or showing years of wear—but it may still contain a moment, a person, or a piece of family history that can never be replaced.

Our goal is not simply to make an old photograph look newer. It's to preserve the character and meaning of the original while carefully repairing the damage that time has caused.

Every photograph is different. We'll evaluate yours and explain what we can realistically accomplish before beginning the restoration. Most restorations are $76 or less, plus the cost of a print (starting at $5 for a 5×7) in the size you prefer.

See what restoration can do for your photos

Every restoration presents different challenges. Here are a few examples of photographs we've brought back to life.

Damaged

Tears, missing pieces, creases and other physical damage can often be repaired digitally while preserving the original photograph's character.

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Color Shift

Age, light and storage conditions can cause photographs to develop unwanted color casts or lose their original color balance.

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Wear

Scratches, stains, dust and years of handling can obscure important details. Careful restoration can dramatically improve the appearance of a worn photograph.

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Silvering

Some older photographs develop a metallic or silvery appearance as the photographic materials deteriorate. Restoration can reduce these effects and recover lost visual detail.

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What Can We Restore?

Photo restoration can address many of the problems that affect older photographs.

Fading & Color Changes

Restore contrast, color and detail lost through age, light exposure, or deterioration.

Tears & Physical Damage

Repair tears, creases and damaged areas while preserving as much of the original image as possible.

Scratches & Surface Wear

Reduce scratches, stains, dust and other marks accumulated over years of handling and storage.

Silvering & Photographic Deterioration

Improve photographs affected by silvering and other forms of age-related deterioration.

Missing or Damaged Areas

Where enough information remains, damaged portions of an image may be reconstructed to create a natural-looking result.

Not every photograph can be restored in the same way. We'll explain what's possible—and what isn't—before we begin

Your Photograph. Our Process.

Show us your photograph

Bring your photograph to us or contact us to discuss your project.

We Evaluate the Damage

We'll examine the photograph and explain what we believe can be restored.

We Restore It Digitally

We carefully repair damage while preserving the character and important details of the original photograph.

You Review the Result

We'll make sure the restored image meets your expectations before moving on to printing.

Create a Beautiful New Print

Your restored photograph can be printed as an archival-quality reproduction that you can display, give to family, or preserve for generations.

Your Original Photograph Matters

We understand that your photograph may be one of a kind.

Your original stays in our care while we're working on your project. We handle your memories personally and take the time to understand what you want the finished photograph to look like.

Three promises

Personal Service
You'll work directly with us—not an anonymous processing facility.

Careful Handling
Your original photographs are handled with the care they deserve.

Clear Expectations
We'll tell you what we believe is possible before beginning the restoration.

Have a photograph you want brought back to life?

Send us a photograph or set up an appointment in Sammamish or Depoe Bay for an evaluation. We'll look at the condition, discuss what's possible, and give you a clear idea of the cost. The maximum fee for a photo restoration is $76+tax, plus the cost of the reprint in the size you prefer.

You don't have to wonder whether your photograph can be saved. Let's take a look. Use the button below to setup and appointment.