Photo Restoration Of The Month: November
Photo Restoration Of The Month: July Behind The Photo: A Glimpse into History Historical Context: Mid-to-Late 1800s Studio Photography Sepia Toning: Introduced in the 1880s, sepia toning replaced metallic silver in photographic prints with silver sulfide, which was more resistant to fading and environmental damage. The name “sepia” comes from the ink of the cuttlefish […]
The Archival Edge: Scanning Documents for Preservation, Not Just Storage
Archival scanning isn’t just for storage—it’s about preserving every detail of cherished documents, from ink texture to paper colour, ensuring family history survives for future generations to discover and share.
Photo Restoration Of The Month: October
Photo Restoration Of The Month: July Behind The Photo: A Glimpse into History The last real Trans am. 455 super duty. The Pontiac Trans Am of the 1970s wasn’t just a car—it was a cultural icon of the street machine era. This subculture, fueled by car-loving youth, embraced bold paint schemes, oversized white-letter tires, and […]
DIY Photo Archiving
Don’t Let Them Die: Digitising and Enhancing VHS Footage for a New Generation
“One of them has my dad’s voice. I just want to hear it again.” It started with a shoebox. A client brought in a weathered cardboard box filled with VHS tapes—some labeled in faded ink, others blank but brimming with mystery. “I haven’t watched these in years,” she said, her voice soft. “One of them […]
Photo Restoration Of The Month September
Photo Restoration Of The Month: September Behind The Photo: A Glimpse into History This black-and-white portrait captures a poised woman seated in the foreground, turned gently to her left. Her hair is styled in a short, elegant bob — a hallmark of 1920s fashion — and she wears a dark, possibly velvet dress with short […]
Restoring Stereo Cards: How to Bring 3D Vintage Photos Back to Life
Restoration Toolbox: My Go-To Tools for Faithful Repair
“The camera is a tool to capture a moment, and the art of restoration is a tool to give it back.” Photo restoration isn’t just about fixing old photos—it’s about bringing memories back to life. A faded portrait from the war, a treasured family snapshot, or a forgotten moment tucked away in an old album […]
Photo Restoration Of The Month: August
Photo Restoration Of The Month: July Behind The Photo: A Glimpse into History Little is known about this woman—her image surfaced during a chance search, worn and weathered by time. I approached the restoration with reverence, aiming not to perfect but to preserve. The goal was a gentle renewal: keeping the photo’s aged beauty intact, […]
Restoring the Everyday Hero – The Hands That Held Us
“The Rock of the Family” – Honouring Dad While He’s Still With Us There’s something about dads. They’re the ones who teach us how to ride a bike, change a tyre, and—if you’re lucky—how to grill a steak without setting off the smoke alarm. They’re the quiet heroes of the family, the steady hands behind […]