“I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate.”
Photographs are the bridge that connects us to the people and places that we attach meaning and significance to on a deeply emotional level. They are a visual reminder of those moments and memories, the stories and experiences that have shaped not only our lives, but the lives of our loved ones.
As decades pass, photographs become rarer. Those that aren't lost become damaged, bent, cracked, faded. It is our mission to help you preserve and restore your photographs before those moments are lost to time.
Whether you want to preserve milestones in your family history for generations to come, create a unique and treasured gift to bequeath to your loved ones, or see the past come to life in color to add to your family tree, we have a wide range of options to choose from •
Our Services
We offer three pre-packaged services and a bespoke package so you have complete control over preserving and gifting your photographs.
A.C. Palmer & Family, c.1890s by C.M Bell (Library of Congress)
Preserve your photographs
with RecoveryPlus.
from only USD$129
See the past come to life with ColorDeluxe.
from USD$199
Gift an irreplaceable memory with HeirloomPrint.
from USD$319
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- Rami, Finland
Your Photographs
Restoring and adding color to photographs is a labor intensive process. We've based our fees on how visually complex the photographs are, as every photograph is unique and comes with its own challenges.
Simple
Photographs
Simple Photographs
typically have a single subject against a studio background with controlled lighting •
Examples
Military portraits, vanity headshots, professional portraits
Military portraits, vanity headshots, professional portraits
Complex
Photographs
Complex Photographs
contain a great deal of visual information: Anywhere between one to five subjects, an exterior scene with background details such as trees or vehicles, or complex patterns on clothing •
Examples
Wedding couples, groups of friends, a family occasion, a single subject posing with a vehicle
Wedding couples, groups of friends, a family occasion, a single subject posing with a vehicle
Very Complex
Photographs
Very Complex Photographs
feature more than six subjects and complex background details, such as buildings, trees, and vehicles, or complicated textile patterns •
Examples
Crowd shots, signage and advertising, many vehicles, a team portrait, extended family group shots, complicated patterns on clothing 1.
Crowd shots, signage and advertising, many vehicles, a team portrait, extended family group shots, complicated patterns on clothing 1.
1. Please note that an additional charge may be incurred for photographs that will take many days to produce due to its complexity. We will advise on this during the appraisal.
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- Paolo, Spain
RecoveryPlus
Revive your precious photographs before they become too damaged, faded, or lost to time with a complete restoration. RecoveryPlus covers both black and white pictures as well as color photographs that are faded or have a severe color cast upon them •
RecoveryPlus Fees 1
USD $129 / GBP £99 per Simple photograph
USD $169 / GBP £129 per Complex photograph
USD $199 / GBP £149 per Very Complex photograph
USD $129 / GBP £99 per Simple photograph
USD $169 / GBP £129 per Complex photograph
USD $199 / GBP £149 per Very Complex photograph
You’ll receive:
• An expert appraisal and recommendations on how to best preserve and restore your photograph;
• A full digital clean to remove scratches, tears, fading, water damage, or any other damage; followed by contrast or color adjustments to restore your photograph to the same condition as on the day it was developed;
• An 8 × 10” high resolution digital print file, so you’ll have a spare copy 2 ;
• A web-optimised 1080px digital copy for sharing online via email or social media
1. Fee confirmation subject to appraisal
2. Note the digital print file comes with a white border. Printed image size: 5 × 7”
ColorDeluxe
Overcome the limitations of old camera technology, and see your ancestry brought to life in color for the first time, through an artisan tradition that has existed since the dawn of photography •
ColorDeluxe Fees 1
USD $199 / GBP £149 per Simple photograph
USD $329 / GBP £229 per Complex photograph
USD $459 / GBP £349 per Very Complex photograph
USD $199 / GBP £149 per Simple photograph
USD $329 / GBP £229 per Complex photograph
USD $459 / GBP £349 per Very Complex photograph
You’ll receive:
• An expert appraisal and recommendations on how to best preserve and restore your photograph;
• A full digital clean to remove scratches, tears, fading, water damage, or any other damage; followed by contrast or color adjustments to restore your photograph to the same condition as on the day it was developed;
• Skilled color reconstruction of your photograph, based on information you can provide, and our own research. The result is an authentic recreation of what the photographer saw when they looked through the viewfinder;
• An 8 × 10” high resolution digital print file, so you’ll have a spare copy 1 ;
• A web-optimised 1080px digital copy for sharing online via email or social media
1. Note the digital print file comes with a white border. Printed image size: 5 × 7”
HeirloomPrint
With this unique gift, bequeath your restored or full color photograph for future generations with museum-grade archival prints.
Your will also see your ancestry transformed as your photograph comes back to life in a time-lapse video, that you can share with your family and friends •
You’ll receive:
• All the benefits of RecoverPlus or ColorDeluxe, whilst saving over USD$250 off the full listed price;
• Four 12 × 16” giclée archival prints, printed on heavyweight 310 gsm Canson Baryta Photographique paper, using the latest Epson® UltraChrome HD inks with a shelf life for over a century 1 ;
• Two 5 × 7” postcards with your original photograph, with a customised message or personal history on the back;
• Free international shipping for your prints 2 ;
• Access to a private webpage with a 1 to 2 minute time-lapse footage video documenting the entire process of restoring your photograph for you to share with your loved ones. A download link for the video will also be made available;
• An 8 × 10” high resolution digital print file of both the restored black and white original and the color version, so you’ll have a spare copy 3 ;
• A web-optimised 1080px digital copy for sharing online via email or social media
1. If you choose RecoveryPlus, you will receive four copies of the restored photograph. If you choose ColorDeluxe, you will receive two copies of the restored photograph, and two copies of the full color version of the photograph. The full price per print is USD$69;
2. Shipping times vary depending on country and is handled by Royal Mail® International Delivery;
3. Note the digital print file comes with a white border. Printed image size: 5 × 7”