# Old Photo Restoration & Colorization | R. Martin Creative

> Photo restoration for damaged family photos — tears, creases, scratches, stains, and missing pieces repaired by hand, with optional colorization.

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# Photo Restoration

Torn, creased, and faded photos, repaired by hand.

Cracked, torn, water-stained, or faded almost to nothing — I repair damaged photos by hand, so the people in them look like themselves again. Black-and-white photos can also be colorized.

Restoration isn't a filter. Each photo is repaired carefully, one area at a time: filling in cracks and tears, removing stains and scratches, rebuilding missing corners, and bringing back detail that fading has washed out — all while keeping faces true to the original. The result is a clean, high-resolution file ready to frame, share, or print for the whole family.

[Call (312) 866-2762](tel:+13128662762)

![Original black-and-white family group photo](https://rmartincreative.com/webp-assets/chris-curry-original.webp)

![The same family group photo, restored and colorized](https://rmartincreative.com/webp-assets/chris-curry-colorized.webp)

RestoredOriginal

Drag to compare — scanned, cleaned up, restored

* Tears, creases, and cracks repaired
* Scratches, spots, and stains removed
* Missing corners and edges rebuilt
* Faded detail and contrast brought back
* Optional colorization of black-and-white photos
* Restored prints available, ready to frame

## Pricing

Light: dust, spots, small scratches, fading

$25

Moderate: creases, small tears, stains, minor missing areas

$50

Heavy: large tears, water damage, missing pieces, faces to rebuild

From $100

Colorization (black and white to color)

+$25

Per photo, including the restored digital file. You'll get a price before any work starts. Prints in standard frame sizes are extra.

Other Photo Services services

[Photo-to-Digital](https://rmartincreative.com/services/photos/photo-to-digital) · [Color Correction](https://rmartincreative.com/services/photos/color-correction)

Common questions

### How much does photo restoration cost?

Light: dust, spots, small scratches, fading: $25; moderate: creases, small tears, stains, minor missing areas: $50; heavy: large tears, water damage, missing pieces, faces to rebuild: from $100; colorization (black and white to color): +$25\. Each photo is priced by how much damage there is: send a phone snapshot and I'll tell you the price before any work starts.

### How damaged is too damaged?

Less often than you'd think. Heavy cracks, stains, and even missing pieces can usually be repaired. If a face or detail is completely gone, I'll tell you upfront what's realistic.

### Do you use AI to restore photos?

AI tools can help with some of the groundwork, but every restoration is finished and checked by hand, so faces and details stay true to the original instead of looking artificial.

### Can you colorize a black-and-white photo?

Yes. Colorization is a $25 add-on. If you know details like eye color or the color of a dress, share them and I'll match them.

### Can I get a printed copy?

Yes — along with the digital file, I can print restored photos in standard frame sizes, ready to hang or give as a gift.

### Is my original photo safe?

Yes — originals are handled carefully, scanned once, and returned to you. All the repair work is done on the digital copy.

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Whether it’s a new website, a stack of business cards, or someone to keep it all running month to month — tell me what you need and I’ll reply with a quote and timeline.

[Call (312) 866-2762](tel:+13128662762)

(312) 866-2762 · [ryan@rmartincreative.com](mailto:ryan@rmartincreative.com) · Mon–Sat 9am–7pm

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