Photo Repairs
In the past there was really nothing that could be done with a creased or torn photo. If the crease was not too bad you might be able to press it out so it was not as noticeable, but that was the extent of the photo repairs that were available. Fortunately, times have changed. With the digital image programs you can have your photos repaired very quickly and inexpensively.Photo repairs are made possible with the development of digital technology. That allows you to scan your damaged photos into a computer and then make all of the repairs electronically. You don"t even have to send in your original photo. You can send the digital copy via email, and your original stays safe and sound in your possession.
One of the techniques used to fix old photos is called cloning, and it involves copying an undamaged area of the photo and using that to replace the damaged area. Once the copied area is pasted over the damage it is a matter of blending and smoothing the edges so that it is not noticeable.
Repairs of this type are relatively inexpensive, and can usually be accomplished and sent back to you within a day or two, depending on how busy the repair service is. Often times you can send your picture in the morning and have the repaired version back in your hands by the same evening.
*It will require the photo repair specialist to try to patch together the missing area by taking parts from other photos and blending it to replace the part that is missing. If the problem with your photo is fading and discolouration, the repair specialist may have to go through each area of the photograph to adjust the colours back to what they were originally. While this process is fairly straight forward, it can be very time consuming especially if the colours has almost disappeared. In this case it may be necessary to convert the photo to black and white and then colour by hand. These types of repairs may take a bit longer to repair than it would for a simple fading or contrast ajustment.
The point is, do not give up on a photo just because it has become damaged. The current technology makes it possible to repair the photos to their original condition. The image you will get back can be enlarged and printed in a size that is suitable for framing.
Don"t let damage to your photos keep you from enjoying the memories that they represent. Look into photo repairs for your old photographs and bring them back out where they belong.