Photo Restoration Services

More Than Restoration

Over time, they fade, tear, and lose clarity. But what they represent remains.

This work is not simply about repair. It is about preservation. Each photograph is approached with care—restoring detail, balancing tone, and, when appropriate, reimagining the image so it can be seen with new clarity while honoring its original integrity.

The goal is not to change the past, but to bring it forward—so it can continue to be seen, shared, and remembered.

Restoration Services

Each photograph is different. The tiers below provide guidance based on the level of restoration and creative work required.

Basic Restoration

Careful repair and clarity—preserving the original image with minimal intervention.

For photographs that need careful repair and clarity.

  • Dust, scratch, and blemish removal
  • Contrast and tone correction
  • Minor sharpening and detail enhancement
  • Light damage repair

Starting at $50–$75 per image

Advanced Restoration

Deeper restoration and refinement—repairing damage while restoring balance and detail.

For images requiring deeper repair and refinement.

  • All Basic services
  • Significant damage repair (tears, missing areas)
  • Facial detail restoration
  • Exposure and tone balancing across the image
  • Optional subtle color correction

Starting at $100–$175 per image

Signature Restoration

Heirloom restoration and reimagining—bringing the image forward with depth, tone, and presence.

For heirloom-quality restoration and transformation.

  • All Advanced services
  • Full colorization (if desired)
  • Background cleanup or replacement
  • Composite work (combining or repositioning subjects)
  • Artistic refinement for display or print

Starting at $200–$400+ per image


The Process

Each project begins with a conversation and unfolds with care, clarity, and intention.

From memory to presence.

All images are handled with care and treated as personal and irreplaceable.

Every image is unique. Final pricing is confirmed after review based on condition, complexity, and desired outcome.

Restoration in Practice

Each image carries its own history—and its own restoration.

Early 1900s portrait, restored and colorized
Family portrait reconstructed and balanced

Every restoration begins with a single image.

A portrait that time never gave—now brought together.

Featured Restoration

The Photograph That Never Existed

A faded photograph preserved two sisters. A separate headshot preserved a third.

See how restoration, colorization and careful reimagination brought the three Mobley sisters together in a family portrait that history never captured.

View the Restoration Story

Start Your Restoration

If you have a photograph you’d like restored, the process begins with a simple review. Share your image, and we’ll assess the condition, outline the approach, and provide clear next steps.

Share your image, and we’ll assess the condition, outline the approach, and provide clear next steps.

Most projects are completed within 3–7 days depending on complexity.

All images are handled with care and treated as personal and irreplaceable.

What remains can still be seen.

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