Not all photo restorations take a lot of work, nor do they need to cost a lot of money.
The following is an example of a basic restoration that would only cost $25.00.
As you can see, the original photo had some minor fading and a reddish colorcast, but the overall details in the photo are still there.
There aren't any cracks, creases, or blotches either.
(original photo, click to view larger image)
(restored photo, click to view larger image)
