The ‘Ex’ Files: How to Keep the Memory (But Lose the Baggage)
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Let’s be honest. We’ve all got that one photo.
You know the one. Maybe it was taken at a winery in the Yarra Valley, or a rooftop bar in Fitzroy back in 2019. The lighting is golden hour perfection. Your hair has never looked better. You are glowing. It is, objectively, the best photo ever taken of you.
There is just one tiny, nagging problem.
Standing right next to you, with their arm draped over your shoulder, is… The Ex.
The person whose name shall not be spoken. The one who ruined the weekend, or the year, or perhaps your credit score. And because they are in the frame, that perfect photo is currently sitting in the “Hidden” folder on your phone, gathering digital dust.
The Art of the "Un-invite"
At Photo Restoration Rescue, we believe a bad breakup shouldn't ruin a good hair day.
Usually, when people think of photo restoration, they think of fixing tears, removing scratches, or colouring grandad’s war portrait. And we do love doing that.
But sometimes, “restoration” means restoring your peace of mind by digitally removing a person from the premises.
It’s not as simple as just cropping them out. If you crop them, you lose half the image, the composition gets weird, and you end up with a low-resolution square that looks suspicious.
We take a different approach. We perform digital surgery.
What We Can Do (That Your Phone Can’t)
Sure, there are apps that claim to “erase” objects. But have you ever tried them on a human being? You usually end up with a weird, blurry smudge that looks like a ghost is haunting your left shoulder.
Professional removal is about reconstruction
The “Ghost” Exit: We remove the person and painstakingly rebuild the background behind them. We paint in the brick wall, the trees, or the ocean that would have been there if they hadn’t been hogging the frame.
The “Better Company” Swap: Was your ex blocking a nice view? We can replace them with something better. A potted plant? A golden retriever? A nice lamp? The options are endless.
The Group Shuffle: Did you have a family reunion photo where one person is no longer… part of the family? We can actually slide your Auntie Mary over to the left to close the gap, making it look like that person was never there to begin with.
Free Photo Prints with Every Photo Restoration
Take Advantage of Our Exclusive Offer! When you use our photo restoration service, you’ll receive a free print of each restored image. Don’t miss this opportunity to revive your cherished memories with a stunning, high-quality print at no additional cost. Act now and book your restoration service!
The Ethics of “The Delete”
Is it petty? Maybe. Is it rewriting history? Technically.
But think of it this way: You aren’t erasing the memory; you’re just curating the exhibit. You are reclaiming the moment for yourself.
We’ve had clients bring in wedding photos (removing a groomsman who caused a scene), holiday snaps (removing a partner who didn’t make it to the next flight), and even old band photos (removing the drummer who quit).
Reclaim Your Camera Roll
If you have a photo that you absolutely love, but you can’t display it because of who is in it, send it to us.
Don’t let the ghost of relationships past hold your profile picture hostage. At Photo Restoration Rescue, we can make it look like you took that trip to Mornington solo—and had a fabulous time.
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Rewrite History (Because You Can)
In the end, your photo albums should be filled with moments that make you smile, not wince. Life is too short to let a bad breakup in Brunswick or a falling out in Frankston ruin a great picture.
You deserve to look back at your memories and see the best version of them—even if that version requires a little bit of digital rewriting. We aren’t just removing a person; we’re putting the focus back where it belongs: on you.
So, go ahead and open that “Hidden” folder on your phone. Dig out those buried files. We’re ready to help you move on, one pixel at a time.
The "Ex" Files
Can you remove anyone? Even if they are hugging me?
We love a challenge! If they are standing next to you, it’s usually straightforward. If they have their arm around you, are holding your hand, or are kissing you on the cheek... it gets tricky, but it’s often doable. We essentially have to rebuild your shoulder, your shirt, or your hair where they were touching you. Send it through for a look—we’ll be honest if it’s going to look weird.
Will it look like a bad Photoshop job with a blurry background?
Absolutely not. We don't just use the blur tool and hope for the best. We use advanced techniques to clone and reconstruct the actual background—whether it’s the brick wall of a laneway cafe or the waves at St Kilda Beach. The goal is for no one to ever know someone else was there.
What if I don't have a photo of the background behind them?
That’s where the magic happens. We use reference images, similar textures, and a bit of artistic license to fill in the blanks. We can extend a fence, add a tree, or continue a pattern to make it look seamless.
Do you judge?
Never. We are a vault. Whether it’s an ex-boyfriend, an ex-girlfriend, an ex-best friend, or just a random photobomber who ruined the shot—your secret is safe with us. We’ve seen (and deleted) it all.
Can you replace them with a celebrity?
Look, technically yes. If you really want to look like you went on a date with Hugh Jackman or Margot Robbie, we can make that happen. We won’t ask questions.