It's been a while

Sorry it has been so long since I have shared anything, but my kidney issues have made it difficult for me to spend much time in the studio. 

I am working hard trying to get caught up on all current restorations, and hope to be able to start taking on new projects soon.

Here is one of the latest restorations. Polaroid photos tend to darken around the edges first. Thanks to a little magic, the faces are able to shine again.

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From Cracked to Clean

I may not always know the reason why a photo has cracks and creases, but I am certainly glad that I know how to take them from Cracked to Clean.

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

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Family Fabulous

 Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I caught I respiratory virus just before Christmas and finally feel well enough to get into the studio.

Taking photos back in the day was a rare occasion. This family was lucky enough to have one taken of the whole family. The original was fading, worn, and cracked.

After a little time in the studio, it is now a fabulous family memory that will be around for future generations to enjoy.

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From Fractured to Fabulous

This photo restoration was one of the toughest challenges I have experienced so far. 

The original was severely cracked and faded. After learning some new techniques, this photo went from fractured to fabulous!

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A Visit with Santa

Here's the latest restoration out of the studio.

The yellow colorcast was removed, the missing parts restored, and the fading reversed.

Not only did I breathe life into a customer's treasured memory, but I hope it scored some points with Santa to get on the Nice List.

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Grandma & Grandpa's House

The studio is busier than ever and I couldn't be happier. I truly love breathing new life into family treasures.

There is a special bond between grandparent and grandchild, and I love when I can keep precious memories alive. 

Instead of fading, this photo became darker and less defined. I learned a few new tricks in Photoshop that helped me bring out more of the details and brighten it up. 

You can now see the dog and other boy in the background that were somewhat hidden before.

I am currently booked up through the end of this year, but am accepting photos for restoration completion in January of 2023.

Thank you does not express how grateful I am to everyone that has trusted me to breathe new life into their family's treasured memories.

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It's all in the family

My customer was getting married at the end of October. Both of her parents are gone, so she wanted to have their wedding photo at the happy event.

The original photo was a 5x7, but she wanted it enlarged to an 8x10. In addition to upsizing it, there was fading, discoloration, and yellow spots all over it.

Both my customer and I love how this restoration turned out. This is what real joy feels like.

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The Studio is Busy

The studio has been very busy lately and I could not be happier. I love what I do. 

Unfortunately, I cannot share the most recent restorations as they are gifts that have yet to be given.

Instead, I am going to share one of my favorite photos of my in-laws. 

Thanks to the invention of the camera, we can get a glimpse of precious moments from the past. In this instance, the start of my husband's family. 

We'll be at the Monroe Farmers Market tomorrow from 7am-noon. Bring your family's treasured memories with you when you come to market, and we can talk about breathing new life into them.

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Print Size Matters

The studio has been hopping with photo restorations and custom photo necklaces and keychains.

Until I am able to share some of our restorations, I wanted to remind everyone that the print size you choose for your photos does matter.

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 of the original file. 

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

There are, however, slight differences among the print sizes.  

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

The 8x10 photo contains everything from the original photo. As the photo size gets smaller, less of the window and cabinets are visible.

Unless told otherwise, our restoration experts try to keep as much of the original image as possible when we print the same photo in multiple sizes.

What can our experts do for you?

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Happy Father's Day!

Wishing all of the father's and "bonus dad's" a Happy Father's Day!

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A Little Touch-Up

Not all of the photos I work on need a lot of restoration work. Some need a little touch-up and to be resized to meet today's print sizes.

This is one such photo. I did a little color correction and resized it to print as a 4x6.

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Glad to be back!

It feels great to be back in the studio after my recent health event.

I am working hard to get caught up on previously accepted projects, and get estimates sent out for newly submitted photos.

Although this isn't a recent restoration, it is one for which I am very proud. It is a photo of my grandmother as a young child. I wish I knew where this photo was taken and who the other girl is in it with her. Unfortunately, there aren't any family members from that generation still with us to help solve the mystery.

I may not know the story that goes along with this photo, but I get a chance to see what she looked like as a youngster. It also tells me from where my youngest son got his shy smile.

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The Studio is Hopping

The studio has been hopping. I'm working on eight (8) restorations, three (3) retouches, and five (5) custom photo keychains. 

This makes my heart very happy and grateful.

Here is a sneak peek at one of the restorations that I am working on.

It has a reddish colorcast, is washed out in places, and has a few scratches in places. I can't wait to post the finished product.

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Happy Birthday Mom!

This isn't a new restoration, but it is very special to me. 

Today is my mother's birthday, and the first little girl (from the left) is her as a baby. Also pictured are three of her 10 siblings. 

As you can see, restoring family treasures is not only a passion, but very personal for me. It was preserving my own family's history that started it all.

Please join me in wishing my mom the happiest of birthdays. 

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It was my honor

To say it has been busy in the studio would be an understatement, but it still fills me with great joy.

As you can see, time and the sun wreaked havoc on this photo of my client's son. Now deceased, she wished to have the photo restored and copies made for her other sons so they have something with which to remember him.

Having a brother who also served in the Marine Corps, made this restoration an honor and privilege to work on. Semper Fi, oorah!

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Thank You!

I want to thank you all for supporting me and my passion. Whether it is following and sharing my social media posts, or allowing me the privilege of restoring one or more photos, I am truly humbled and grateful.

Your support means the world to me. I would not be able to do this without each and every one of you.

The future looks bright and I cannot wait to see where this journey continues next.

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It's Spring Time!

Today is the first day of Spring, which signifies fresh starts and new beginnings.

It also brings to mind spring-cleaning.

Think of us as you come across old photos while decluttering your home.

We would love to make your treasured memories bloom once again.

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Water-Damaged to Water-Wonderful

The studio has been busy and I couldn't be happier.

I was beyond honored to work on this photo that sustained water damage. When my client's husband retired from the Navy, he was presented with a framed photo of the ship upon which he served.

Even though the photo could not be removed from the glass without causing further damage, I am beyond thrilled with how it turned out. 

This photo went from water-damaged to water-wonderful.

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Saving the Subjects

Some photos have portions that are beyond repair. 

The damage to the bottom section of this picture made those areas irretrievable. Luckily, the main subjects of the photo were in better condition.

During the repair process, I removed the damaged areas while saving the heart and soul of the photo. 

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Family Memories Restored

I really do love what I do. Restoring photos is my passion, it is my way of preserving the past for future generations.

With that said, I love how this one turned out.

The original had some minor fading and a red colorcast. Now its brilliant colors can shine on for many years to come.

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