The instantaneous archive of an emotional memory
At Advanced Photo & Imaging, our experienced team is passionate about restoring photos that capture cherished memories. Whether damaged by age, sunlight, or water, we use advanced technology and precise techniques to bring each image back to life—preserving the moments that matter most.
The Best Quality Photo Restorations
Our mission to provide exceptional customer-oriented service is why we have been in business for over 40 years, serving private and corporate client’s photographic needs. Advanced Photo’s collaborative team of US based professionals all have formal training in the complex artistry of design, image capture and composition.
Our sophisticated and comprehensive restoration process begins with a hi-resolution scan of your original image. This ensures we are able to utilize our creative skills to repair the most intricate elements of your keepsake, creating a superior quality restoration. Your personal consultant will make unlimited revisions until you are ready to share your restored memory with your loved ones and friends. A digital copy of the restored image will be yours to keep forever.
Step 1:
Take a photograph of the image you want us to restore
To help us begin the restoration process, please use a high-quality digital camera or a flatbed scanner to capture a clear, accurate image of the photograph you would like us to restore. This image will allow our team to assess the extent of the damage and provide an accurate estimate of the time, techniques, and cost involved in bringing your photo back to life.
Scanning: Use a flatbed scanner as that will not damage your original. Scan at a resolution of 300dpi or higher.
Photograph: Place the Original on a flat surface. Make sure that it is well lit and that there are no shadows. Stand with your camera directly above the photo and capture an image that fills as much of your screen as possible. Make sure the image is not blurred.
IF THE IMAGE IS IN A FRAME DO NOT REMOVE IT.
Maximum file size is 10 meg. JPEG, PNG or PDF files are accepted.
Step 2:
Click this button to start your request for a quote. Here you will upload the image.
Please complete the request for quote form and upload a clear image of the photograph you’d like us to restore. Once we receive your submission in our studio, our team will review the details and begin preparing a personalized quote. We’ll respond promptly with an estimate and any additional information needed to get started on restoring your cherished photo.
Step 3:
Review restoration with a specialist
Once we receive your request, it will be assigned to one of our skilled restoration specialists, who will reach out to you to discuss the specific details of your project. Shortly after this consultation, you will receive a detailed estimate outlining the restoration process and associated costs for your review and approval.
Step 4:
Approve restoration quote and send original print
Once you have approved the quote, you will send us the original photograph so that we can perform a high-resolution scan and begin the restoration process. We will carefully safeguard your valued original throughout the project and return it to you, along with your professionally restored print(s), once the work is complete.
Step 5:
Final approval of restored image
A proof of your restoration will be provided for your review and approval before any final work is completed. This allows you to carefully examine the results and ensure they meet your expectations. Your dedicated restoration specialist will be available to discuss any adjustments you may wish to make and will work closely with you throughout the process to ensure the final restoration fully meets your satisfaction.
Step 6:
Shipping
Your original photo will be carefully packaged and returned to you along with a flash drive containing the restored digital image and any prints you have ordered. We take great care in ensuring that all materials are securely shipped, so you receive your restored memories in perfect condition.
Photo Restoration FAQs
Scanning: Use a flatbed scanner as that will not damage your original. Scan at a resolution of 300dpi or higher.
Photograph: Place the Original on a flat surface. Make sure that it is well lit and that there are no shadows. Stand with your camera directly above the photo and capture an image that fills as much of your screen as possible. Make sure the image is not blurred.
IF THE IMAGE IS IN A FRAME DO NOT REMOVE IT.
Maximum file size is 10 meg. JPEG, PNG or PDF files are accepted.
Please do not remove the original from it’s frame or mounting. This can damage the image.
If the photo is covered by glass then wrap with bubble wrap and mail in a cardboard box. FedEx standard boxes are usually a good option.
If the photo is loose then cover with ordinary kitchen parchment paper, place on a cardboard backing for support and mail in a box.
Please send via Fedex, UPS or USPS WITH a tracking service.
With restorations we return a photo to it’s original glory. With Retouching we are able to actually manipulate and change the image. Examples can be found here.
Your final quote will include the restoration cost, interactions with one of our restoration specialists to fine tune the image, printing of your required images, a digital copy of the restored image (extra cost if requested) plus packaging and shipping of the original and the restored images.
Provided you are not deviating from your original instructions, we do not charge extra to make changes or tweaks to the proof of your restored image.
The cost is a function of the time that our restoration specialists invest in your photograph. Before you send us your original, based on the image that you have provided and the size of the original we will provide you with an initial estimated cost. Once we have the original in our studio we will finalize this estimate and send you a firm quote. We guarantee that the final restoration cost will not deviate by more than 15% from the estimate.
Restoring a photograph to it’s original glory is a work of art and should not be rushed. We are very proud of our work. The process will depend on the size of the original image, the amount of damage and the overall complexity of the restoration. Normally we can get you a proof of the restored image within a week from receipt of the original. We will work with you, making changes and tweaking the proof, until you are satisfied with the results.
We request that you send us the original, preferably via Fedex or UPS, as that you will be able to track it all the way to our doorstep. Advanced Photo & Imaging is not a big, automated processing facility and each image we receive is handled with love and care as if it were our own family heirloom.
The original and the restored image(s) will be carefully packed and mailed back to you with a secure tracking service.
The quality of the final product is a function of the scan of the original image. Before we begin the actual restoration we scan/photograph your original at a very high resolution. This enables us to work on minute details of the restoration blending colors and shades to restore damage and remove blemishes.
An office scanner or a photograph with a phone camera of the original will not provide a high enough resolution and therefore an inferior outcome. Don’t be fooled by online companies promising a great result from an iPhone photo for $35. Your final product is only as good as the image you scanned.
The cost of the restoration is a function of the amount of time our skilled restoration specialists will invest in your image. The more detail we are able to see from your original the better we are able to estimate the cost of your restoration.
The size gives us an indication of the resolution and degree of detail that we have to work with. This indicates the potential output quality and the amount of time that will be required to restore the photo to it’s original glory.
The original image is first scanned at an extremely high resolution. Then our restoration specialists use sophisticated computer software to manipulate the individual pixels that make up the image In order to repair the damage. The higher the resolution of the scan the better the result we achieve with a restoration.
Almost any photograph – old, damaged, faded and even blurry. We can restore discoloured, sun bleached, torn, cracked, and water damaged photos. Our specialists have restored photographs that are damaged by mold, fire, tape and stuck behind glass.
Advanced Photo & Imaging has been in business since 1980. We are professional photographers offering a full range of photographic services. Unlike other companies with a laptop and some basic knowledge our restoration specialists have years of experience in all aspects of photography. We are very proud of each photograph that we restore, producing images to our client’s highly demanding requirements. Our market is those clients who desire a magnificently restored photograph that can be shared with family or showcased in a prominent location in their home or office.