Before & After

At Scout & Ivy Photo Restoration, we bring your cherished memories back to life — no matter how damaged they may be. Our expert restoration services can repair photos that are torn, faded, water-damaged, creased, stained, sun-bleached, scratched, or stuck to glass. We can also remove dust, discoloration, writing, and unwanted marks, and even reconstruct missing or blurred areas with modern precision tools. Whether it’s a treasured family portrait or a time-worn snapshot, we’ll carefully restore every detail and color to make your photo look vivid, clear, and beautifully renewed.

Before Restoration:
This remarkable early photograph had suffered the passage of more than a century. The image was torn and creased along the edges, with missing pieces and heavy surface wear obscuring the subject’s face and clothing. Time had faded much of the contrast, leaving behind a fragile, brittle reminder of a bygone era — one that felt close to being lost forever.

After Restoration:
Every detail of this powerful portrait was gently rebuilt and renewed. The torn edges were reconstructed, cracks and missing areas carefully repaired, and the faded tones brought back to life with rich depth and clarity. The woman’s calm expression, the texture of her dress, and even the chair’s craftsmanship were restored with care and respect for the original photograph. What was once fragile and nearly forgotten now stands proudly again — a lasting tribute to resilience, family, and history preserved.

Before Restoration:
This mid-century family photo had faded over time, losing much of its clarity and contrast. The bright sunlight washed out facial details, leaving the image pale and uneven. Despite the wear, it captured a wonderful moment — two young siblings standing proudly in front of their family car, a snapshot of innocence and style from another era.

After Restoration:
Through careful tonal correction and detail recovery, the photo’s depth and balance were beautifully restored. The soft highlights were controlled to reveal faces more clearly, and the car’s classic shine and texture were brought back to life. What was once a faded memory is now full of light and life again — a timeless reminder of youth, family, and simpler days.

Before Restoration:
This precious 1900s baby portrait had faded with age and showed surface damage, scratches, and missing areas. The tones were dull, and many of the fine details were nearly lost to time.

After Restoration:
Every feature was lovingly restored — from the baby’s soft expression to the delicate texture of the dress. The missing corner was rebuilt, contrast and clarity enhanced, and the photo revived with gentle warmth and balance. A fragile keepsake was transformed into a timeless family treasure once more.

Before Restoration:
This treasured 1961 photograph of Esther, taken during a summer in Nuevo Laredo, had suffered significant damage over time. A dark vertical burn mark obscured part of the image, and a deep crease ran across the center. The photo had also faded, leaving behind uneven tones and a loss of contrast that dulled the scene’s natural beauty.

After Restoration:
With great care, the burn damage and crease were digitally repaired, restoring the continuity of the background and the delicate folds of Esther’s dress. The photo’s sharpness and lighting were balanced to reveal her graceful pose and the warm atmosphere of a summer day long past. Though time had nearly erased it, the moment now lives again—clear, elegant, and full of the quiet charm that made it worth preserving.