Photos & Art by William Corey
Photographic Restorations
10th September 2004
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PhotographicRestorations - Photographs are one of the few ways we have connections to the past. Images of family members and  various memories assist us in remembering what once was. Unfortunately, time can take a toll on these fragments  but these memories need not be lost to the ravages of time -- take a look at what I’ve done for others, in order to save their cherished memories.
PhotographicRestorations - Photographs are one of the few ways we have connections to the past. Images of family members and various memories assist us in remembering what once was. Unfortunately, time can take a toll on these fragments but these memories need not be lost to the ravages of time -- take a look at what I’ve done for others, in order to save their cherished memories.
Restoration 1 - Original picture was extremely dark My assignment was to brighten the image. After this was done, it was noted that the image was filled with scratches and embedded with dust and mold, which needed repair .It was requested that the other problems noted be fixed. (5 hrs. of work)
Restoration 1 - Original picture was extremely dark My assignment was to brighten the image. After this was done, it was noted that the image was filled with scratches and embedded with dust and mold, which needed repair .It was requested that the other problems noted be fixed. (5 hrs. of work)
Restoration 2 - Original picture was blurred and torn with some sections missing. The image was covered with mold affecting the ground and the central image of the gentleman. My assignment was to attempt to clean up the blurred image, remove the mold and fix the colors. It was requested that the suit be made darker.  (19 hrs. of work)
Restoration 2 - Original picture was blurred and torn with some sections missing. The image was covered with mold affecting the ground and the central image of the gentleman. My assignment was to attempt to clean up the blurred image, remove the mold and fix the colors. It was requested that the suit be made darker. (19 hrs. of work)
Restoration 3 - Original image suffered from water damage, scratches, various debris (including dust and mold). My assignment was to correct all problems and change the image into a sepia tone with vignette. (3 hrs. of work)
Restoration 3 - Original image suffered from water damage, scratches, various debris (including dust and mold). My assignment was to correct all problems and change the image into a sepia tone with vignette. (3 hrs. of work)
Restoration 4 - Original image suffered from severe damage - discoloration, fading, water damage, various debris (including dust and mold), folds, bends, tears and missing image sections. My assignment was to attempt to repair all  problems and convert the image into a black and white. (53 hrs. of work)
Restoration 4 - Original image suffered from severe damage - discoloration, fading, water damage, various debris (including dust and mold), folds, bends, tears and missing image sections. My assignment was to attempt to repair all problems and convert the image into a black and white. (53 hrs. of work)
Restoration 5 - Original image was on a small broach and suffered some splotchy discoloration. My assignment was to fix the image and make it suitable for framing as a 5 x 7 print. (1 hr. of work)
Restoration 5 - Original image was on a small broach and suffered some splotchy discoloration. My assignment was to fix the image and make it suitable for framing as a 5 x 7 print. (1 hr. of work)
Photographs are one of the few ways we have connections to the past. Images of family members and various memories assist us in remembering what once was. Unfortunately, time can take a toll on these fragments but these memories need not be lost to the ravages of time -- take a look at what I’ve done for others, in order to save their cherished memories. Note: original photos remain in the original state.
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