How the Restoration Process Works

The photo editing and restoration process requires three steps: scanning/evaluating, restoration, and output (printing or saving to CD-ROM).

SCANNING AND EVALUATING

The photographic restoration process begins once we receive your original photo when a high resolution digital scan is made of your original. (The original may be either a photo, slide or negative) Once your photo is scanned the original is safely stored and will be returned to you with your newly restored photo. All work is done to the digitally scanned copy of your photo; your original photo is never altered and will be returned to you packaged securely and in the same condition in which it was received.

RESTORATION

Once scanned and evaluated, obvious spots, cracks, stains and scratches are removed and the overall color tone and contrast adjusted. Now, with a clear clean digital image more involved restoration and rebuilding can proceed.

Upon completion of the restoration a private webpage containing an onscreen version for you to proof will be posted and you will be e-mailed the web address. >From your private web page, you can proof your photo, prior to final output. (See a sample approval page.)

OUTPUT

Once you have approved the restoration, you can choose from or combine the following output options: