Scanning / Restoration / Colourization
Honour the analogue past. Celebrate the lives of those who mattered most with a restoration or colourization of an image that can be passed on to future generations. Let me help you preserve your legacy by hitting the contact button above.
Services
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Scanning
Starts at $40
Receive high-resolution digital files of film negatives and/or prints
✓ Option to make prints and wall art
I accept 35mm slides and negatives or prints up to 8 x 10 inches.
NOT RECOMMENDED for large volume scanning (more than 200 images)
Please note that I do not develop exposed film. You will need to provide developed film before I can scan the images.
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Enhancement
Starts at $80
Ideal for photos with minimal physical damage and slight fading
Receive high-resolution digital files of film negatives and/or prints
✓ Includes all the services of Scanning
✓ Colour and contrast enhancement
✓ Removal of slight damage and small distractions (e.g. blotches, small tears)
✓ Option to make prints / wall art
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Restoration
Starts at $160*
Remove the signs of age from film negatives/prints and receive as high-resolution digital files
✓ Dust and scratch removal
✓ Repair of torn or damaged areas
✓ Colour and contrast enhancement
✓ Option to make prints / wall art
*Additional fees may apply for severely damaged photos (e.g. water, fire, missing sections, etc.).
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Colourization
Starts at $250 per image*
Receive a colourized photo as a high-resolution digital file from black and white, red-toned, or muted colour originals
✓ Includes all the services of Scanning and Restoration
✓ Option to make prints / wall art
*Additional fees may apply for images with complex backgrounds or objects.
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How Does it Work?
• Hand deliver your image(s) to me in person OR I can pick them up locally. Alternatively, you can send the image(s) to me with the delivery service of your choice.
• I will work on the image(s) and provide you updates throughout the process.
• The image(s) will be available as a download in your own personal gallery. Physical products will be sent to GTA Imaging for professional printing.
• When complete, you will receive the original materials and the printed product(s) with the same method you originally delivered it. Delivering with Canada Post or a similar service will incur delivery fees.
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Turnaround Time
Will depend on the quantity and type of service but as a guideline:
• Allow at least 24 hours for a scan of 1 to 36 images
• Allow at least 48 hours for every 5 enhanced images
• Allow at least 1 week for each restored / colourized image
• Add 5 days if printing is desired
• Allow at least 3 weeks for photos that are made into wall art as each has to be made by hand
“I recently asked Brian if he could restore some faded photographs that were 40-50 years old. What a surprise! I was so delighted with his work, that I gave him some more photos to restore.” - Anne L.
“I couldn’t be happier with Brian’s restoration of my husband’s World War One picture of his grandfather. We cherish this picture as it is one of the few we have of him from this time. Brian was able to let us see him in a new light. We are very impressed and grateful.” - Gladys M.
“I can only give a positive response in respect to dealing with Brian Ackin Photography. The restoration I needed done was excellent. The job was completed sooner than expected. Brian was easy to talk to and more than willing to answer any and all questions I had in a comfortable manner.” - Bryan B.
