Image Restoration Estimates
These estimates are based on the complexity of the reconstruction. To be salvageable, a photo must contain enough original information for reconstructive purposes. After we diagnose the extent of the damage, you will receive and approve a free estimate before any reconstruction work begins.
Note that images with extensive damage on the subject’s face(s) or with large parts of the subject missing are the most time consuming to reconstruct. Digital reconstruction of the matting material does add to the overall cost, so please indicate whether you want the matting digitally repaired, or just the photo. We will strive to retain the original coloring and texture of your image unless you request otherwise.
Note that images with extensive damage on the subject’s face(s) or with large parts of the subject missing are the most time consuming to reconstruct. Digital reconstruction of the matting material does add to the overall cost, so please indicate whether you want the matting digitally repaired, or just the photo. We will strive to retain the original coloring and texture of your image unless you request otherwise.
Simple Steps
If the original is still in very good condition and only needs a few repairs, it may fall under our normal scanning and editing pricing.
Read the following to identify if your image falls under this category:
If the original is still in very good condition and only needs a few repairs, it may fall under our normal scanning and editing pricing.
Read the following to identify if your image falls under this category:
- The image needs cropping
- Red-eye removal
- Color adjustments (not to be confused with colorization)
- Less than 2-3 tiny spots or scratches
Basic Retouch ($15 - $30)
If the original is in fair to good condition and needs several repairs, tweaks and enhancements, it may need our basic retouch service.
Read the following to identify if your image falls under this category:
If the original is in fair to good condition and needs several repairs, tweaks and enhancements, it may need our basic retouch service.
Read the following to identify if your image falls under this category:
- Minor scratches, folds, cracks or other damage
- Minor foxing or spotting
- Minor water or mold damage (if the original is a slide or negative, we may be able to remove the mold before scanning)
- Minor color destruction (staining, yellowing, fading - due to elemental damage or age)
- No extensive damage to detailed areas (such as faces)
Basic Repair ($30 - $55)
If the original is in poor condition and needs numerous repairs, it may need our basic repair service.
Read the following to identify if your image falls under this category:
If the original is in poor condition and needs numerous repairs, it may need our basic repair service.
Read the following to identify if your image falls under this category:
- Extensive scratches, folds, cracks or other damage
- Extensive foxing or spotting
- Image has extensive damage caused by water or mold
- Severe color destruction (staining, yellowing, fading - due to elemental damage or age)
- Small portions of the image are missing or damaged and need to be reconstructed
Extensive Reconstruction ($55-$110)
If the original is in very poor condition, it may need our extensive reconstruction service.
Read the following to identify if your image falls under this category:
If the original is in very poor condition, it may need our extensive reconstruction service.
Read the following to identify if your image falls under this category:
- Major portions of the image are missing or damaged and need to be reconstructed
- Extensive scratches, folds, cracks or other damage
- Important details (such as face and body) are unclear due to damage
- Image has extensive damage caused by water or mold
- Severe color destruction (staining, yellowing, fading - due to elemental damage or age)
