Af t e r
B ef ore
Photo restoration:
A: Original
B: Restored
C: Final, colourized
A
B
When it was received, the photo was permanently bonded
to the picture glass and was carefully scanned through the
glass – as removing it would have resulted in more damage.
Digitally restoring a damaged photo requires using multiple
computerized restoration techniques that are intended to
remove water stains, restore lost detail in the shadow areas,
darkening overly-bright areas, and carefully adjusting the
photo to reveal hidden detail that’s been lost over the decades.
The final product is now much smoother and brighter –
we’ve eliminated all traces of the water damage and given the
photo much of its original “snap”.
The finished photo (B) is ready for printing and display as
it stands. However, for customers who would like to have a
touch of colour added to their restored photo, your Restorer
has the knowledge to colourize a black and white photo (C).
The little girl above remained unseen for upwards of 80
years, as her