Giddy up Cowboy

School portraits capture a moment in time. Unfortunately, the years are not kind to these precious memories.

Not only did I bring back the color and details, but made a black-and-white version that also turned out well. 

This little cowboy's smile will last for many generations to come.

What treasured memories can we breathe new life into for you?

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Not all print sizes are the same

Not All Print Sizes are the Same

Photos can be printed at a variety of sizes such as 4x6, 5x7, and 8x10. Many can be formatted to be printed in landscape (longest side along top and bottom), or portrait (longest side along left and right) mode.

The ability to print at these sizes and modes depends on the size and resolution of the original file. This is why we scan all images that we restore at a resolution of 1200 ppi (pixels per inch). The high resolution allows us to increase the possible print sizes without sacrificing any quality.

A common misconception is that most print sizes are proportional, and that photos can be printed exactly the same as a 4x6, 5x7, and 8x10. 

However, they are not proportional. There will be slight differences among the print sizes.  

The following graphic shows the same image as it was cropped in landscape mode as an 8x10, 5x7, and 4x6. 

The 8x10 photo contains a large section of the window and kitchen cabinets. As the photo size get smaller, less of the window and cabinets are included.

Our restoration experts do our best to keep as much of the original image as possible when we crop photos to be printed at multiple sizes.

What can our experts do for you?

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From Bad to Brilliant

Photos provide a glimpse into the past. They can show us people and places that are no longer here.

Time makes it mark on photos, and if they are not taken care of, those memories can be lost forever.

The following photo had some cracks, scratches, and watermark damage when it arrived in the studio. Now it can be enjoyed for many years to come. It has gone from bad to brilliant. 

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Dads & Grads Sale 2021

Reminder: Our Dads & Grads Sale 2021 is going on now. 

Save 10% on all new services ordered now through June 26, 2021.

Just in time for Father’s Day and Graduation Season, now is the perfect time to restore a photo of your dad, or graduation photos from the past.

Purple Penguin Studio is a local, home-based business that specializes in photo restoration, resizing, and digitizing services. 

Free estimates are provided for each service inquiry. 

Finished products are provided as an electronic download, or on a USB drive for an additional fee.

Note: Photos do not need to contain a “dad” or “grad” for the discount to apply. This limited time offer cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.

The following is a photo of my mother's "grandfather" in his Army uniform from World War I. Although he was my great-grandmother's second husband, he helped raise her four children along with a daughter of their own. He was the only grandfather my mom knew and loved. His photo will now be seen and cherished for many generations yet to come.

What precious memories can we breathe new life into for you?

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Back to 1982

The 1980s were a great time to be alive. This little gem needed some help. I had to remove the yellow colorcast and fix the washed-out area caused by the camera's flash.

After receiving a Photoshop facelift, this memory from 1982 will look great for another 39+ years.

What memories can we breathe new life into for you?

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Summer in the 70s

Here is a photo from the 1970s that I recently worked on.

The original is faded and has a magenta colorcast. There are some "missing" spots that are difficult to see with the naked eye.

Now that it has been restored, I have to wonder what she was thinking about. She looks deep in thought.

What can we breathe new life into for you?

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From Cloudy to Crisp

This is one of my favorite photos of my in-laws. It was taken sometime around 1950, when they were first married.

The original had scratches, splotches, fading, and is quite blurry. After some time in the studio, it has gone from cloudy to crisp. I also warmed it up a bit by adding a sepia tone to it.

What memories can we breathe new life into for you?

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After

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From Rusty to Refreshing

This little gem from the late 1970s is another casualty of the red colorcast that affects many photos from that decade. 

Now that I have spent some time giving it some TLC, it has gone from rusty to refreshing.

What memories can we breathe new life into for you?

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After

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From Glib to Gorgeous

As you have probably guessed by now, I restore a lot of family photos. That's how I got my start.

The following restoration is of my niece when she was a baby. The photo was taken while visiting relatives "down south". Parts of the original photo have green splotches, while there is an overall pinkish hue. 

Now that it has spent some time with me in the studio, it has gone from glib to gorgeous.

What memories can we breathe new life into for you?

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After

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