Photo Size Differences - 4x4 to 5x7

As I mentioned in a previous post, not all file sizes are proportional. When you resize a photo, portions of it may be removed to fit the new file size.

Last time, I gave you an example of what happens to a 4x4 photo when it is resized to a 4x6. This file size results in more of the photo being cropped out. 

The following shows what happens to a 4x4 (square) photo when it is resized to a 5x7 (rectangle). 

The 5x7 retains more of the original photo than the 4x6 because it is closer in proportion to the 4x4.

Some photo labs still offer square printing, which if selected, would mean none of the photo would be removed.

Watch for our next post about more photo size differences. 

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Photo Size Differences - 4x4

Most people know that photos can be printed in a variety of sizes such as 4x6, 5x7, and 8x10 to name a few.

What may not be widely known is that not all file sizes have the same ratio which means when they are resized, portions of the photo may be lost.

The following provides an example of what happens to a 4x4 (square) photo when it is resized to a 4x6 (rectangle). The square format was a typical size for photos printed prior to the mid 1970s.

As you can see, the "portrait" version has parts of the left and right sides removed. The "landscape" version loses parts along the top and bottom.

Some photo labs still offer square photo printing.

Watch for our next post about more photo size differences. 

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Happy Anniversary!

Today may be St. Valentine's Day, but tomorrow would have been my grandparents' wedding anniversary. My grandfather didn't want to share their special day with a holiday so they opted for the day after.

They celebrated more than 60 years of marriage, raised 11 children, and had more than 30 grandchildren and more than 4 great-grandchildren before they passed.

In honor of their lasting love, here is a restoration of their wedding photo. I think I like the sepia-colored one better than the black-and-white version. Happy Anniversary Grandma and Poppy!

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

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Happy Birthday Dad!

This restoration is special and precious to me as it is a photo of my father. Today is his birthday, which makes it a perfect time to share it.

Time and the elements have taken their toll with extensive fading and some spotting.

This family heirloom has a new life and will be available for future generations to treasure and enjoy.

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

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Photo Upsizing

Need a photo enlarged? We can do that.

Some customers have asked us to upsize their photos for a variety of uses, such as:

• A poster for a birthday party, anniversary, or funeral
• A photo as part of a headstone
• Just because they wanted a larger version

In some cases, we not only enlarged the photo, but eliminated the unwanted background to put the focus on the person(s) in the photo.

Check out some of our photo enlarging examples.

What treasured memories can we upsize for you?

   

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Photo Restoration Services

Let us breathe new life into your family's treasured memories. 

We can repair cracks, tears, scratches, and splotches. Colorcasts can be removed. Fading can be reversed. 

In some cases, even photos with water damage can be fully or partially restored.

Here are some examples of photos we have rescued from the ravages of time and the elements.

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

   

   

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Almost 50 Years Old

This little jewel was taken in 1973, almost 50 years ago.

Unlike the photos we take today, there is no digital backup that can be printed to replace it. That is... until now. 

Not only did we breathe new life into it, but it is now available as a digital file that can be shared, stored, and printed almost anywhere.

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

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The New Family Heirloom

According to the Meriam-Webster dictionary, an heirloom is defined as, "something of special value handed down from one generation to another."

It could be a piece of furniture, jewelry, fine china, or silver. Some of the problems with family heirlooms is that not everyone sees the sentimental value they embody, or they lack the physical space in which to house them.

Digital photos, however, are the new family heirloom that can easily be handed down through the generations.

They can be shared and stored on a computer, uploaded to the cloud, sent via email, or saved to an external hard drive. 

Instead of printing, framing, and hanging them on the wall; they can be displayed in a digital photo frame along with other treasured memories.

These pictures can be included in a variety of digital or print projects such as calendars, photobooks, slideshows, and videos.

Customers receive a digital version of every photo we restore. 

We are proud to help families create and share new family heirlooms.

This photo is one of my family's heirlooms as it contains four generations (from left to right: my grandmother, me, my great-grandmother, and my aunt that I'm named after).

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

 

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