Photo Restoration Rescue
How to send us your
photos for restoration.
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How To Send Us Your Photos For Restoration
Choose the method that works best for you. Theodore recommends providing original photos for the highest quality results.
Local Drop-Off & Pick-Up
Deliver your original photos directly to our Melbourne studio. This allows Theodore to perform professional high-DPI scans personally.
Mail Your Originals
Perfect for interstate clients. Always use Registered Post and pack photos between thick cardboard to prevent bending.
Mailing Address
Attention: Theo | Parcel Collect 10092 11692
Shop 35, 39 Hanover Street, Oakleigh, VIC 3166
Scan & Upload Yourself
Scan your photos at home or via a professional service like Officeworks.
Technical Requirements
- TIFF format (Preferred)
- 1200 DPI Resolution
- No Auto-Adjustments
- Scan as "Color"
Mobile Phone Capture
Use this as a last resort. Mobile photos often contain glare and skew that affect the final restoration quality.
Capture Tips
- Avoid overhead glare
- Keep photo flat
- Shoot parallel
- Use natural light
The Restoration Journey
Send Your Photo
Upload via our form, visit in person, or mail it in safely.
Free Quote
We assess your photo and provide a transparent, fixed price.
Expert Repair
Theodore repairs damage and revives colour with 20+ years of skill.
Review Proofs
View digital proofs via email and request any tweaks needed.
Final Delivery
Receive your high‑res files, ready to print and treasure.
The Professional Difference
While DIY scanning is an option, allowing Photo Restoration Rescue to handle your originals ensures your memories are preserved with the highest technical standards.
Studio Equipment
We invest in professional-grade scanners designed specifically for delicate archival photographs, capturing clarity that consumer scanners miss.
Safe Handling
Amateur scanning often leads to accidental scratches. Our experts are trained in the careful preservation of aging prints and negatives.
Time & Convenience
Digitizing a whole collection is a massive undertaking. We streamline the process, saving you dozens of hours of tedious work.
Quality Assurance
Every scan undergoes a rigorous QC process, where our team manually reviews each image to ensure it perfectly reflects the original.
Specialised Knowledge
From fragile 100-year-old prints to complex negatives and slides, we know exactly which settings and techniques each format requires.
Digital Enhancement
We don't just scan; we can correct color fading and remove dust particles during the process so your digital files look better than the originals.