Restore Damaged Family Photo

I have one treasured, very old photograph that I’d like brought back to life for our family archive. Scratches and tears are the most obvious issues, but the print also shows fading, slight blur, and general age marks. I want the image cleaned up without losing its soul: every facial detail needs to remain recognisably authentic, the colours should look natural—not artificially saturated—and the final result must still feel like the original moment.

Here’s what I need from you:

• Meticulous removal of all scratches, tears, dust and other surface damage
• Careful colour-restoration that matches the era of the photo
• Subtle sharpening and clarity improvements without plastic skin or halo artefacts
• A high-resolution, print-ready file (minimum 300 dpi) plus a web-friendly copy
• Consistent tone and grain so the image retains its vintage character

Please share before-and-after samples of similar restorations you’ve handled. I’ll review them to confirm your ability to keep facial features intact while delivering a clean, realistic finish.

I usually work with layered PSD or TIFF files in Photoshop, so if you can supply a layered version alongside the flattened final it would be a bonus, though not mandatory.

Once approved, the restored photo will be stored in our digital family archive and later printed for display, so colour accuracy and long-term integrity are essential. I look forward to seeing your previous work and discussing any questions you might have.