1940s Photo Restoration for Print
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I have four original black-and-white photographs from the 1940s that I’d like restored and prepared for gallery-quality printing. Each image shows its age—visible scratches, small blemishes, and a flat tonal range—so I need careful digital retouching that removes those surface flaws and brings back a clean, balanced look without losing the character of the originals.
Here’s exactly what I’m after:
• All obvious scratches, dust spots, and other physical defects cleaned up.
• Subtle but effective adjustments to contrast and overall brightness so the details hold up when printed.
• Final delivery in high-resolution TIFF files, ready to send straight to the print lab.
I’m not looking for colorisation, resolution upscaling, or artistic filter work right now, but I’m open to recommendations if you see a way to improve print quality further while staying true to the photographs.
Turnaround within a week would be ideal. If you’ve restored vintage imagery before and can show samples, even better—I’ll need confidence that the finished pieces will look crisp and professional when enlarged for wall display. I’m happy to answer any technical questions once you preview the scans.
Here’s exactly what I’m after:
• All obvious scratches, dust spots, and other physical defects cleaned up.
• Subtle but effective adjustments to contrast and overall brightness so the details hold up when printed.
• Final delivery in high-resolution TIFF files, ready to send straight to the print lab.
I’m not looking for colorisation, resolution upscaling, or artistic filter work right now, but I’m open to recommendations if you see a way to improve print quality further while staying true to the photographs.
Turnaround within a week would be ideal. If you’ve restored vintage imagery before and can show samples, even better—I’ll need confidence that the finished pieces will look crisp and professional when enlarged for wall display. I’m happy to answer any technical questions once you preview the scans.