PHOTO RESTORATION_

> what can be fixed + what to expect Old photos don't just fade. They crease, tear, stain, blur, and sometimes get stored in places they shouldn't. The good news: a lot can be restored. The honest news: not everything can be made "perfect." Here's what's realistic. --- WHAT WE CAN FIX_ TEARS + RIPS_ • rebuild missing edges • reconnect split areas • reduce hard fold lines FADING + DISCOLORATION_ • restore contrast • correct color shifts (yellowing, red fade, gray wash) • bring back detail in faces and clothing (when it's still there) SCRATCHES + DUST + SPOTS_ • remove small marks • clean heavy speckling • repair scan artifacts CREASES + BENDS_ • flatten the look (digitally) • reduce deep fold shadows • repair "broken" areas across the fold WATER DAMAGE_ • reduce stains • rebuild missing areas (sometimes) • improve overall clarity --- WHAT'S HARD (OR NOT POSSIBLE)_ HEAVY BLUR_ If the face is fully blurred, we can improve it… but we can't "invent" details that aren't there without guessing. MISSING LARGE SECTIONS_ Small missing areas are manageable. Large missing sections become reconstruction, not restoration. TINY / LOW-QUALITY ORIGINALS_ If the original is small, compressed, or extremely low resolution, results will be limited. --- WHAT TO EXPECT_ STEP 1: YOU SEND THE PHOTO_ A scan is best. A clean phone photo can still work. STEP 2: WE REVIEW IT_ We'll tell you what's possible and what's not. No surprises after the fact. STEP 3: RESTORATION_ You'll get a cleaned, restored digital version. (Optionally: print-ready sizes.) --- BEST RESULTS START WITH A GOOD SCAN_ If you can scan it: • 600 DPI is ideal for most prints • don't use heavy "auto-enhance" filters first If you can't scan: • take the photo in bright, even light • hold the phone straight over it • avoid glare > UPLOAD_A_PHOTO_FOR_REVIEW_ → /contact > GET_A_RESTORATION_QUOTE_ → /contact