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Professional Photo Restoration Services
My Photorestore specialises in the digital repair of damaged and faded photographs. Our restoration services can range from minor restoration through to major reconstruction. Whether you have an old snapshot in need of repair or a precious heirloom in disrepair, we're here to help preserve your photographic history.
Each service is a set cost, the cost of each service varies depending on the time it takes to complete the restoration work. Occasionally a combination of services are recommended.
Damaged photograph must be assessed before an accurate quote can be given.
Please see a list of all the services offered below.
Only high resolution scans of damaged photographs can be used for an accurate quote and best quality restoration work.
Using a flatbed photo quality scanner, 300 dpi, or 600 dpi for enlargements, JPEG, Scan colour mode even if black and white, Scan corner to corner.
Damaged photographs cannot be assessed accurately if they have been taken using a mobile phone. High resolution files that have been scanned correctly can be sent to, myphotorestorer@gmail.com for a free assessment and quote. We Transfer is recommended for sending large files.
My Photorestore does not offer printing as a service, all restored photographs are received in digital format. My Photorestore will advise where to find the best professional printers and framers.
50% upfront on commence and 50 % on completion.
My Photorestore Pricing :
Photo Restoration
Minor Restoration - R 260
Minor/Standard Restoration - R 440
Standard Restoration - R 1,100
Standard/Major Restoration - R 1,700
Major Restoration - R 2,600
Photo Reconstruction
Minor Reconstruction - R 320
Minor/Standard Reconstruction - R 660
Standard Reconstruction - R 1,400
Standard/Major Reconstruction - R 2,300
Major Reconstruction - R 2,900
Photo Retouching
Minor Retouching - R 440
Minor/Standard Retouching R 580
Standard Retouching - R 700
Standard/Major Retouching - R 940
Major Retouching - R1,400
Photo Colour Enhancement
Minor Color Enhancement - R 140
Standard Color Enhancement - R 450
Major Colour Enhancement - R 700
Photo Colourisation
Minor Colourisation - R 400
Minor/Standard Colourisation - R 660
Standard Colourisation - R 1,100
Standard/Major Colourisation - R 1,900
Major Colourisation - R 2,700
Questions and Answers :
1. How long does it take to receive my order ?
The amount of time it takes for you to receive your order depends on the extent of damage there is to your photograph and how long it takes to repair. It can vary between 4 hours and 9 days to complete your order.
2. How is costing estimated ?
Each restoration service has a set cost which will vary depending on the extent of damage there is to your photograph and how long it takes to complete.
3. Can my restored photograph be enlarged ?
Yes it is possible to enlarge your restored photograph as long as it's been scanned at a high resolution.
4. Can I still have my photographs restored if I am unable to bring them to your work premises for scanning ?
Yes it is possible, you need only to scan your photographs using a flatbed photo quality scanner at a high resolution and send them to our email address. We Transfer is recommended to send them (free file sharing for large files). Foto First nationwide provide photo quality scanning
5. Do you only restore photographs digitally ?
Yes we only restore photographs with digital means.
6. Do you offer printing as a service ?
No we do not offer printing as a service, you will receive your restored photographs digitally, we can however recommend the best professional printing service to you that offers a wide range of archival printing photographic and art papers with a wide variety of paper textures.
7. How do I know if my photograph is repairable if it is severely damaged ?
The only way to find out if your photograph is restorable is to bring it in for an assessment or send a high resolution scan of it to our email address and in return receive a free assessment and quote.
How to scan photographs for digital photo restoration
Scan your photographs using a flatbed photo quality scanner at 300 dpi or 600 dpi for enlargements. Scan RGB full colour with no corrections. Photographs must be scanned corner to corner and saved as jpg.
Contact Us - 087 265 1342
Have a question about the services we provide? Send us the details on the type of project you're looking to hire for, and we'll be happy to get back to you with a free assessment and quote.
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