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?

January 5, 2026

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.

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

The art of photo restoration

July 13, 2022

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.

Ernst Wilhelm Emil Buderus von Carlshausen (born in 1830, died in 1876) was Isobel Fletcher’s great Grandfather. He was a Major in the Prussian Army and fought in the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. He was knighted Sir of the Iron Cross in 1870.

Veteran History Photo Restoration

August 24, 2020

Unlocking memories: How digital restoration technology is preserving the stories of our veterans for future generations

Remove paper texture from old photos

November 2, 2019

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.

Australian Historical Restoration and heritage photographic history enhancement

Australian Heritage Photo Restoration

May 23, 2019

We are Yesterdays photo, an Australian Heritage and Historical photo restoration and archival supplier in Perth Western Australia.

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Dust & Scratches Removal

April 24, 2019

Photographic restoration, Perth Remove dust & scratches from your old photographs Request a free assessment View our prices DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this article

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Photo Restoration

April 16, 2019

Photographic restoration, Perth Photo restoration We preserve your legacy. Torn, faded, stained or missing a corner, every photograph is mended by hand, so it may

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