Vintage Photo Restoration & Edit
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I have a single, well-scanned portrait of my wife taken on Nantucket in the mid-1970s. The file is in good shape overall, yet it needs a careful refresh so it looks as vibrant as the day it was shot.
The main priority is background removal: I want every distracting person and object eliminated, then replaced with an authentic-looking Nantucket ocean backdrop that feels period-appropriate. Once the scene is cleaned up, I also need balanced color correction to breathe life back into the faded tones and a subtle lift of the deep shadow that falls across part of her face and shoulder.
Please handle the work in Photoshop (or your preferred equivalent), treating it like a classic photo restoration rather than a heavy modern retouch so the final image keeps its original charm.
Deliverables:
• High-resolution RGB file (JPEG or TIFF) ready for printing
• Layered PSD so I can revisit adjustments if needed
• A brief note on the steps you took, mainly for my records
If you have examples of similar vintage restorations—especially ones involving background swaps—attach them with your bid so I can see your style. I’m aiming for a quick turnaround but will wait for the right craftsperson to ensure this memory is preserved beautifully.
The main priority is background removal: I want every distracting person and object eliminated, then replaced with an authentic-looking Nantucket ocean backdrop that feels period-appropriate. Once the scene is cleaned up, I also need balanced color correction to breathe life back into the faded tones and a subtle lift of the deep shadow that falls across part of her face and shoulder.
Please handle the work in Photoshop (or your preferred equivalent), treating it like a classic photo restoration rather than a heavy modern retouch so the final image keeps its original charm.
Deliverables:
• High-resolution RGB file (JPEG or TIFF) ready for printing
• Layered PSD so I can revisit adjustments if needed
• A brief note on the steps you took, mainly for my records
If you have examples of similar vintage restorations—especially ones involving background swaps—attach them with your bid so I can see your style. I’m aiming for a quick turnaround but will wait for the right craftsperson to ensure this memory is preserved beautifully.