Photo restoration near me: your questions answered at home
If you searched for photo restoration near me, you were probably picturing a counter. A person behind it. A place where you could set your photo down and ask your questions.
Those questions still deserve plain answers. Here they are, one at a time: how the work is done while your photo stays at home, how to take a good picture of it, what it costs, how long it takes, and how you get it back.
Your original is never worked on
A restoration is done on a picture of your photo, not on the paper itself. Nothing is glued, cleaned, painted or changed on your original. It stays just as it is, in its album or its drawer. You cannot harm it by ordering.
That is why a clear picture taken with your phone is all we need, wherever you live. So if you looked for a photo restoration shop near me and found nothing close by, nothing is lost. Our artists do the repair on that picture. Fading, stains, tears, creases, scratches, water damage, mold and even missing pieces can be repaired.
We can fix nearly anything. If you are not sure about yours, ask us before you order. And if we cannot get it right, you get your money back.
How to take a good picture of your photo at home
You do not need a scanner. Your phone will do. Lay the photo flat on a table in good light. Near a window in the daytime is easiest. Hold your phone straight above it, not at an angle, and let the photo fill the screen.
Look for glare or a bright spot. If you see one, move a little until it is gone. Take two or three pictures and send the clearest one. If the photo is torn, lay the pieces together as well as you can first. If it is stuck to the glass of a frame or feels fragile, leave it where it is and take the picture as it is. Do not pull at it.
The picture does not have to be perfect. If you are not sure yours is good enough, call or email us and we will help.
What it costs and how long it takes
Where to get old photos restored is one question. What it costs is the next one, and the answer is simple. You choose your artist: an Experienced Artist at $38 per photo, or a Head Artist at $58 per photo. The price does not depend on how damaged your photo is. With the artist you choose, a badly torn photo costs no more than a lightly faded one. You see the exact total before you pay.
If your photo is black and white or sepia, you can have it colorized. That is an optional extra, at $19 per photo. There is also a discount when you restore three or more photos.
You choose the speed when you order. Most orders are ready in 2 to 5 business days. If you are in a rush, there is a 24-hour option. The faster options cost extra.
You see it first, then it is yours to keep and print
At a counter, you would look at the finished work before taking it home. You do the same here. We email you when it is ready. You look at it, ask for changes if you want any, and download it. Changes are free, and you can ask as many times as you need.
If we cannot get it right, you get your money back. That is our 100% money-back guarantee.
Once you have it, the restored photo is yours. Keep it, share it with your family, or print it. If you would like real prints to hold and frame, you can add them when you order. They are an optional extra, from $10, in sizes from 4x6 to 16x20 inches. Nothing is printed until you have approved the restoration. Then we ship them to you.
Talk to someone first, or start when you are ready
If what you wanted from a place nearby was a person to talk to, you have one. You can call or email us before you order, and a real person answers. Ask whether your photo can be restored. Ask for help taking the picture. Tell us about a special request.
If you would rather mail the original than photograph it, write to us and we will sort it out with you. Take a phone picture of it first, so you have a copy.
When you are ready, the first step is a small one. Take a picture of your photo with your phone. Restoration starts at $38 per photo, you see the exact total before you pay, and nothing happens to your original.