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Work is currently accepted by appointment only. Please contact us to discuss your project.


Phases of a project

For each photograph to be refreshed:

  1. scan
  2. restore
  3. color (optional)
  4. image manipulation (optional)
  5. printing

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All retouching is done on a digital "copy" of the original photograph. No alterations or retouching will be made to the original print or negative.

Restoration can be as basic as removing spots or stains, to recreating missing detail due to tears or fading. As such the degree of retouching can be small or great and will determine pricing for the project.

scanning

You are welcome to provide your own scans. This can speed up the production process and remove the chance of loss or damage in transit.

We can scan your photograph into a digital copy. Please contact us to make arrangements.

Minimum charge: $40 + shipping & handling charges

There are several fine quality scanning services available on the internet. We recommend using these:

Important Please provide scans at original size dimensions, at either 300 or 600 dpi, and in .jpg or .tif file formats.

Tip If you do send us the items to be scanned, we advise to use an insured, trackable shipping method; UPS or FedEx is preferred.

Disclaimer Photomynt assumes no responsibility for transit loss or damage. Please insure any shipment accordingly.

restoring

We can fix scratches, marks, tears, folds, and other image problems.

Pricing will depend on amount of work required. Typical image takes about 2 hours.

$40/hour
Minimum charge: $40

Harry Kent, 1943, Petty Officer, First Class, Hospital Apprentice Harry Kent, 1943, Petty Officer, First Class, Hospital Apprentice

colorize

Adding color can be a great way to freshen up your old photograph.

$40/hour
Minimum charge: $40

Jim McDevitt, late 1930s Jim McDevitt, late 1930s

image manipulation

Image manipulation goes beyond the normal restorative process. This could include removal of person or object from the photo, adding objects to the photo, changing the background, and so on. Manipulation can be simple (removing skin blemishes) or complex (removing people).

$40/hour
Minimum charge: $40

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printing

On completion of retouching, we will send you a digital file of your photograph. You can then make print orders at any time with the print vendor of your choice.

We can fulfill your printing needs for an additional service fee.

There are several fine quality printing services available on the internet. We recommend using these:

These vendors offer high quality work with many options for sizes, paper surfaces, and mounting options. Some offer free shipping with minimum orders and/or seasonal promotion pricing.

‘Brick & mortar’ stores with printing services available: