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Examples of Colourising Faded or Black and White Photographs

Richard Haines — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 12:51:58 +0000

I am increasingly asked to either correct really badly faded colour photographs, or add colour to black and white photographs.

Here are some recent examples of work I’ve done.

This first one is one I did for customer Marianne M, see her story below

“My uncle now 91 was Captain of St Mary’s Golf Club on St Mary’s and used to play with Harold Wilson and other members where he could have a round of golf without being followed by the press and simply trusted all of the members not to gossip. He knew all of the members and any strange faces he was quite wary of although apparently always very polite. The photo was taken just outside the club and the beautiful uninhabited Island of Samson is in the background . There are beautiful views all over the course. By the way my uncle is still the best player and at the age of 91 only 3 months ago got another “hole in one” So it’s great to have this photo as it most likely appeared years ago. The photo is fabulous, I am sure my Uncle will be delighted with it”

Here are some more examples

A very old and badly defaced and damaged print restored and colourised

A badly faded photograph thought by my customer to be beyond repair.

A faded photograph that had lost it’s sparkle brought back to life

This customer knew the original colours of the photograph taken in black and white at the time

A very old black and white photograph restored and colourised

A badly faded poster restored

Removing the unsightly shadow

Restoring both photographs and then making a montage so the couple are in the same photograph, then colourising

A very old black and white photograph brought back to life by restoring and colourising

A badly faded colour photograph restored and printed on archive paper to prevent the same fate occurring in the future

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An Example of Colourising an Old Photograph

Richard Haines — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 17:18:48 +0000

Here is the original photograph, then the restored and colourised version. I knew what colour the Union Jacks were – all the rest were my best guess!

Photograph Before Restoration

Photograph After Restoration and Colourising

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60 Year Old Wedding Photograph Restored

Richard Haines — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 21:48:20 +0000

This charming photograph was taken on this couple’s wedding day 60 years ago this year. The restored version can now be printed and enlarged to virtually any size whilst keeping the colouring and feel of the original. David M and his wife were very pleased with the result and he emailed to say “Thank you so much for your patience – so pleased with your excellent service and will be more than happy to recommend you”

Restored Wedding Photograph – Photographs Forever

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