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PHOTO RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT

The words enhancement and restoration are often used interchangeably , but they are very different. Restoration is provided to repair a Damaged photograph. Enhancement is used to bring out detail in Faded or Dark photographs. I offer both services. Please note: Samples of restored photos on this page have been compressed to make loading faster. This will cause a slight decrease in quality. Your finished photographs will be Full Quality High Resolution prints.

Prairie Chicken Photo Restorations can repair your Damaged Pictures also Colorize black and white photos, Repair a poorly colorized photo, Remove unwanted items or people and Combine photos or even make them into a Collage by use of digital editing. We first convert the damaged print to digital form by use of high resolution scanning. The image is then repaired by hand using photo editing software.

The digital restoration and enhancement process will vary with every order from very minor retouching to major restoration. The following list will explain what type of restoration is available. All work is performed on our premises. Nothing is done to your original photo. The original is returned to you untouched.

All work includes the following:

High Resolution Scanning
Repair and computer time
1 5x7 or requested size, glossy print on Photo quality paper
add 2 dollars for 8 1/2 x 11 photos
All Estimates are FREE.
The approximate cost for services is $25.00 per hour in Canadian Funds (plus 7%pst. for residents of Manitoba). Extra charges will apply for orders shipped by mail or courier.
Questions may be directed to Kim at prairiechicken@mb.sympatico.ca

A.) Minor Retouching and Enhancement $6.00 - $35.00

  • Remove Dust spots

  • Red eye reduction

  • Remove small spots

  • Remove minor scratches and crop

  • Improve overall appearance of print

    • B.) Medium Restoration $35.00-$45.00

  • Remove glass glare or water spots

  • Repair small cracks, creases and small tears with no missing areas

  • Remove small items or people

  • Changing or adding color tones

  • Remove scars, moles, wrinkles, tattoos, or flyaway hair

  • Improve color or contrast

  • Improve overall appearance of print

    • C.) Major Restoration $45.00-$75.00

  • Replace missing pieces

  • Remove large water spots, extreme tears or rips, or fix prints cracked in half

  • Colorize black-and-white photography

  • Objects removed or relocated

  • Prints requiring extensive work

  • Background removal

  • Combine people from two originals

  • Water damage

    • D.)The Impossible Restoration Work

    We'll talk. We will estimate the cost of restoring the impossible. We will call you and confirm the cost Prior to restoring your photo.
    Every repair or restoration is a custom work and varies depending on the extent of the damage or what you expect to see as a final product.

    Satisfaction Guaranteed in all cases or money refunded.

    When we have completed your restoration project, the newly restored photo will look and feel like an actual photograph. It will be delivered to you personally or sent to you via Canada Post as certified and insured mail along with your untouched original photo.

    How can you get your prints to me?

    If you live in Lac du Bonnet or the surounding area just give us a call at 345 6035. We will make an arrangements to wither pic them up from you or you may drop them off with us.

    Or if you prefer to mail them the best method is to place your prints, and a copy of the Order Form in a large envelope with your name, address, postal code or zip code and phone number on the outside.
    When sending photographs, always include at the very least one piece, or better yet two pieces of corrugated cardboard even if the photo is mounted on mount board. I recommend, for your own piece of mind, to send your photos certified and insured.

    Send it to us at:

    Prairie Chicken Photo Restorations
    Box 1581
    Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba
    Canada
    R0E 1A0
    Email us at prairiechicken@mb.sympatico.ca
    Or call us at 1-(204)-345 6035