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Can any picture be restored or
retouched?
No. If the damage to a picture is extremely
severe, such as if a majority of facial or other details are missing
or severely damaged, the ability to restore a face to the likeness
of the individual is not possible unless another photograph of the
person(s) that is not severely damaged is available. Facial features
from the good photograph can then be used to recreate the facial
features on the severely damaged photograph.
How long does a restoration take?
Most restorations or retouchings are
completed within a few days to a week. If you have a tight deadline,
we will do everything to meet your deadline short of sacrificing
quality.
What if I do not own a photograph I
send you for restoration or retouching?
You must possess the rights for all
copyrighted photographs you submit to us. If you are not the owner
of the photograph, you must have the approval of the copyright
owner.
Can I Scan my Pictures?
Yes. Here is some
information to help you with scanning:
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It is
important to remember that the quality of the restoration of
your photo is directly related to the quality of the
scan
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Clean the
scanner glass
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Do not adjust
your scanner's settings (ex. brightness/contrast, gamma,
intensity, etc.)
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Scan your
original photo between 300 and 400 DPI (preferred)
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Save your
scanned image in one of the following formats .JPG (or
.JPEG), .TIF (or .TIFF), Photoshop .PSD, or Adobe
Acrobat .PDF
How do I send my Photographs?
Just click on this link
How do I make Payments?
Just click on this link
How long will the restored prints last?
There is no exact answer as to how long a
photograph will last before it begins to show signs of aging or
damage because it depends on the environment. Sun, humidity, water,
etc. are all factors that can damage a photograph.
The photographic paper and inks we use are the highest quality
from Canon. Canon rates the lifetime of the ChromaLife inks for up
to 100 years when stored in an archival quality album. However, once your original
and restored images are placed on a CD-ROM, you can reprint your
pictures anytime in the future without any deterioration to the
images on the CD-ROM.
How long do CD-ROMS last?
Since many scanned orginal and restored photographs are being stored on CD-ROM, an important question to ask is how long will CD-ROMs last. While there is no universal answer to this question, there area number of areas of consensus. These include:
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Longevity is directly effected by Manufacturing quality,
Condition of the disc before recording, Quality of the disc recording, Handling and maintenance, and
Environmental conditions
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Among the manufacturers that tested CD longevity, there is a consensus that, under recommended storage conditions, CD-R, DVD-R and DVD+R discs should have a life expectancy of 100 to 200 years or more
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Other reports have claimed that CD-R expectancy was in the range of 10 to 50 years.
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Few, if any, life expectancy reports for these discs have been published by independent laboratories
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It is best to keep CD-ROMs in a dry, cool environment to promote longevity
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Proper care and handling is also important to promote longevity
For more information on CD longevity you can visit the National Institute of Standards and Technology at (http://www.itl.nist.gov/div895/carefordisc/disc_care/longevity.html) and the CD FAQ Web Site at (http://www.cdrfaq.org/faq07.html#S7-5)
Are my photographs
shared with anyone else?
We will never share any personal
information (e.g., name, address, telephone number, etc.) that
you provide us with any other entity.
We guarantee the privacy
of your photographs. Your photographs will never be shared, sent or
otherwise provided to any other individual or entity, or used for
advertising purposes unless you provide us with specific
authorization in writing.
Can I download pictures from this Web
Site?
All content on this web site are protected
by a U.S. Copyright. The content , including but not limited to
pictures may not be downloaded or used in any way without our
written consent.
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