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EXTREME   DAMAGE  PHOTO   RESTORATION
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Extremely Damaged Photo Restoration:

The original ripped, torn photo of my mother is damaged to nearly beyond repair. This photo is missing sections, has severe cracks, is ripped and it also suffered the dreaded yellow tape stain.

This extensive restoration required extreme attention, patience and knowledge.

 

 
Original Photo: The Photo Trunk Private Family Collection, NOT FOR COPY NOR DUPLICATION.

 

 

MAXIMUM   DAMAGE   PHOTO   RESTORATION
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Maximum Damaged Photo Restoration:

Adjusted contrast and levels
Repaired scratches, Re-created jacket, scarf, right arm, Added gradient background with lighting effect similar to original, Restored original photographers' signature, Super-imposed right hand and champaign flute

NOTE: Restoration purists would frown upon the addition of the champaign flute. I added it because it was my personal preference, just as your personal preference would be incorporated as you indicate.
Original Photo: Courtesy U.S. Library of Congress
NOT FOR COPY NOR DUPLICATION.
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(Above) Maximum Damaged Photo Restoration:
Adjusted levels, contrast, curves, Removed yellowed tape damage, Repaired rips, cracks
Replaced missing edge, parts of man's pants, Repaired specks and embedded imperfections
Original PhotoCopyright: Courtesy Patricia Beaumont (Leeds, Yorkshire, England) NOT FOR COPY NOR DUPLICATION
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 Maximum Damaged Photo Restoration:

Adjusted levels, contrast, curves

Smoothed artifacts after contrast/curves/levels adjustment

Repaired specks and embedded imperfections which became visible after contrast/curves and levels adjustment

Replaced background, tablecloth, dinner plate

Original Photo: The Photo Trunk Private Family Collection,
NOT FOR COPY NOR DUPLICATION.

 
MEDIUM   DAMAGE   PHOTO   RESTORATION

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Medium Damaged Photo Restoration:

Repaired cracks in photo

Adjusted contrast/brightness

Added wood grain to door

Cleaned up frame

Original Photo: The Photo Trunk Private Family Collection,
NOT FOR COPY NOR DUPLICATION.

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Medium Damaged Photo Restoration:

Repaired discoloration
Repaired embedded dust specks
Replaced background with studio draperies
Adjusted background lighting

Although many restorations are performed on b&w photographs from the early 20th century, more recent, color photos often require restorations as well.

 

Original Photo: The Photo Trunk Private Family Collection,
NOT FOR COPY NOR DUPLICATION.

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Medium Damage Photo Restoration:

Faded, Cracked Photo Repairs

 

 

Original Photo: The Photo Trunk Private Family Collection,
NOT FOR COPY NOR DUPLICATION.

MINIMAL   DAMAGE   PHOTO   RESTORATION
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Minimally Damaged Photo Restoration:

 

This image was in fairly good shape to begin with.

Repaired minor graininess, added background

Added sepia tone

 

Original Photo Courtesy: U.S. Library of Congress
NOT FOR COPY NOR DUPLICATION.

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Minimally Damaged Photo Restoration:

 

This beautiful Inuit woman's photo required minimal adjustments to regain focus to her face, contrast to the fur and smoothing to the graininess.

 

Original Photo Courtesy: U.S. Library of Congress, Ed Curtis Collection.
NOT FOR COPY NOR DUPLICATION.

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Minimally Damaged Photo Restoration:

 

Adjust exposure balance

Restored corners, woman's sleeve

Cleaned up white spots

 

 

 

Original Photo: Courtesy U.S. Library of Congress,
              Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection
NOT FOR COPY NOR DUPLICATION.

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What is photo restoration? Photo restoration is the art of repairing rips, tears, cracks, peeling or missing parts of damaged photos as well as restoring sharpness and depth of contrast to bring original and/or improved detail back to the photo. The Photo Trunk uses top-of-the-line professional photo editing software and the 'trained eye' of an artist to achieve outstanding results.  

Your photos are as important to us as they are to you. If you have badly damaged photos that suffered from years of improper storage, display or other abuses and are looking for a photo restoration service that can restore your torn or ripped photos, repair cracked photos, resurrect faded images from photos, or merely require minor digital repairs, The Photo Trunk is here to serve your photo restoration and repair needs.

The samples below will give you an idea of what category your photo/s fall into for digital repair/photo restoration work. As always, if you have a question that is not answered here, send us an e-mail.