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Before and after pattern suppression and restoration techniques have been applied to a textured photo

How much photo restoration costs?

Straight answers on what photo restoration and digitising actually cost in Perth. Restoration starts at $289 inc GST for a two-hour session; digitising a collection starts at $289 plus $3.80 per photo up to A4, with the rate dropping as the collection grows. Full price tables, worked examples for 100, 500 and 1,000 photos, and a free damage assessment before you commit to anything.

AI photo restoration example showing the Ecce Homo case used to question whether artificial intelligence should restore old photos, highlighting risks of AI image restoration versus professional human photo restoration.

AI Can Restore Your Photos, But Should You Let It?

AI is changing the world of photo restoration, but not always for the better. While it can repair damage in seconds, it can also quietly rewrite faces, textures, and history itself. By examining AI restoration through the lens of the Ecce Homo case, this article reveals the subtle mistakes algorithms introduce and explains why the human touch, guided by judgement, context, and restraint, remains essential to preserving memories the right way.

Negative film digitising using a tray

Quick Guide to Scanning Your Photos at Home

Scanning photos at home is a great way to preserve your family’s precious memories and make them easily accessible. However, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. That’s why we’ve created this quick guide to help you digitize your photos like a pro.

1800's daguerreotype of a woman looking at a man and putting her hand in his shoulder

The art of photo restoration

Retouching a picture is a challenging endeavour that calls for not just technical know-how but also an aesthetic sensibility and a lot of effort and patience.

Old photo paper texture pattern

Remove paper texture from old photos

FFT or Fast Fourier Transform is a proven photo edition algortighm that can assist in the restoration of an old photo with repetitive texture patterns.

A hand holding a closed wooden photo album, ready for digitising

Old Photo Preservation tips.

Eventually your old photos will suffer the effects of time, environment or physical contact, follow these tips to extend the life of your old photographs