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Also, we come to you.  We bring our portable equipment to your home or office.  You do not have to part with your valuable photo.

Is It Really Restoration or Is It Reconstruction?
In the truest sense of the word what we do is digital photographic reconstruction.  Your original photo is not changed in any way.  We scan your photo at high resolution and then digitally reconstruct the damaged or missing information.  What you get is a "like new" photo!

Restoration Services
Our restoration services are $40 per hour with a one hour minimum.

With each restored photo you receive one standard print sheet which can contain:  one actual size print, one 8" x 10", one 5" x 7" print, two 4" x 6" prints, three 3.5" x 5" prints or six wallet size prints.  Sizes may be mixed as space allows.  Non-standard size prints may be printed actual size or cropped to a standard size.  Additional print sheets may be ordered for $15 and may contain any of the above-mentioned combinations.  Prices for over-sized printing available on request.

Electronic Files
We can provide electronic files of your original and restored photo(s) on a CD.  You may specify any format, including:  PSD, TIFF, JPEG, PICT, PNG and others.  We can compress the files if you desire although we do not recommend it as this compromises resolution (JPEG is automatically compressed at the highest optimization).  We can also provide these files in various pixels per inch settings.  We will also set the file size to print a specific photo size, such as 8" x 10".  For files going to a printer we provide structures in EPS, EPS DCS 1.0, EPS DCS 2.0, PDF and others.  There is a $20 setup fee and a charge of $15 per restored photo file.  Additional CDs are $20.

CD Photo Album
We can put your entire photo album on CD.  This is a great way to save your photos in a digital format for many years to come (I hesitate to use the "F" word -- forever).  These photos may be viewed individually or as a slide show on any computer that runs Windows.  Each photo is scanned at 600dpi (or more) resolution and the file is numbered per your instructions.  Plus, we can balance brightness / contrast / color (enhancing) and crop any unwanted borders for an additional fee.  This means you won't have to do any cropping or enhancing before printing the photo.  Then, they are sequenced as you specify and put on a CD.  You can copy any of the photos and use them in your own photo software.  And, the CD can be copied and shared with family members.  This service is a flat $2.00 per photo with a 50 photo minimum for scanning only and $3.00 per photo for scanning, cropping and enhancing (see example below).  Includes one CD.  Additional CDs are $20.

The CD album is also a great way to digitally preserve your important photos and documents for insurance reasons.  We will work with your insurance company to deliver a product that meets their specifications for documentation.

Special Services
We do many special projects including adding or removing objects, photo montages and restoration of large photos including panoramic prints of all sizes.  We can also provide large photo prints and posters up to 60" wide by as long as you want.  One of our specialties is document restoration and reconstruction including certificates of all kinds and blueprints.  We work with both positive and negative transparencies of any size including old glass plates.  If you have an insurance claim for fire, water or mildew damaged photos we will work with your insurance company to deliver a quality finished product.  We will consider any project and be happy to give you a quote for these special services.

Corporate and Not-For-Profit Services
One of our many specialties is working with the corporate sector to design and implement photo restoration and digital preservation programs.

 Usually, the first step is to get the photos out of the corporate archives and store them digitally on CD to prevent any further damage or deterioration.  The photos are stored as PSD files (Photoshop format) so they may be used by graphic designers or printers who may wish to make brochures, posters, etc.  Or, the images can be archived as JPEG files making them usable to anyone with photo software.  Restoration is performed on those photos deemed especially valuable or those in the worst condition.

Please contact us for further information on how we can set up a program for your corporation.

We have special rates for not-for-profit institutions such as museums, historical societies, neighborhood associations and churches.  Email or call for more information.

Technical Stuff
We use the highest quality state-of-the-art digital hardware and software.   We can scan up to 2400dpi and print up to 4800dpi (optimized).  Our working files are at a minimum of 600dpi (four times the size used by most photo restorers) and are never compressed as compression can lead to image deterioration.  We utilize nine-color printing and have a huge selection of printing papers including glossy, matte, satin, canvas and others to achieve any effect desired.

Forms of Payment
   We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and regular PayPal payments.  Remember, you do NOT have to be a PayPal member to pay by credit card.  We will send you a payment link via email to complete your payment transaction.  We will also accept your personal check.